Summer in Marbella is HOT! Thank goodness for air con, right? But with the rise in the cost of electricity (again), there’s an ever-increasing hesitation to switch that much-needed air con unit on, even in the full heat of summer. If that sounds familiar, never fear! Cool Services is here to help! Not only can we help you find and install the most energy-efficient air con units for your home, apartment, or villa anywhere on the Costa del Sol, we can offer practical tips and advice to getting the most out of the unit you already have so you can relax in cool comfort at home or work this summer.

The Most Economical Use of Your Air Con Unit

Using a humidifier or fan in combination with your air con to boost the chill in the air, keeping your unit’s filter clean for optimum performance, keeping your window blinds down during the hottest part of the day, switching off your air con when not at home, and switching it on low and slow when you are, are all great ways to get the best use out of your air con and keep your home or work cool without using excessive electricity. But what if you’re doing all that and are still finding that your bill isn’t going down as much as you hoped?

Looking Beyond Your Air Con to Cut Electricity Costs

Sometimes, despite your best efforts to get the most economical use of your air con unit, your electricity costs simply won’t go down. The easiest solution then, is to simply switch it off. But for many people living or holidaying on the Costa del Sol (us included!), that simply isn’t an option, especially in the summer when temperatures soar to sweltering, unbearable temperatures every day. If that’s the case for you, you may want to consider cutting electricity costs elsewhere so that you can keep your air con unit on as long as you like. Here’s some quick and easy ways you can consider:

• Unplug appliances when you leave a If it’s plugged in, it’s using electricity, even if it’s not switched on!
• Get outside. Spend as much time outdoors as possible, especially in the cooler morning and evening times. In the afternoons when it’s too hot to be out, find yourself an air-conditioned restaurant, beach club, shopping centre, or museum to spend a few hours Just don’t forget to turn off your air con at home when while you’re out!
• Pay attention to your electricity tariff. In Spain, electricity costs are determined by the time of day you’re using it and can be significantly more economical during off-peak Washing your laundry, doing your ironing, even charging your phones, laptops, and tablets at night rather than during the day can all help cut your electricity cost overall so you can justify switching on your air con for just that little bit longer during the day.
• Don’t use a hair dryer. Hair dryers are notorious for using high amounts of electricity, so give yourself permission to let your hair dry naturally (it won’t take long this time of year!) or try taking your showers and drying your hair in the evening so that the cost of using your hair dryer will be

Investing in air con is a great idea -if not an absolute necessity, if you’re living on the Costa del Sol, and you needn’t worry too much about the cost of running it. With the right unit, professional installation, and regular maintenance, economical use of your air con is absolutely possible. And there’s plenty of other options to cut energy costs, too, so you can keep your home cool and your budget in check, even during summer in the south of Spain.

Whether you’re living in Estepona, Marbella, Benalmadena, or anywhere in between, Cool Services will gladly offer you advice on the all the top brands, their features, and their energy usage (even a free in-home consultations) and provide on-site installation, maintenance, or repair with F-Gas certified technicians so you get the the best air con unit for you, running in peak performance, all year long, for as little as possible. Contact us to see what we can do for you.