A new Spanish law is in place regulating air con usage and it’s kicking up quite the stir -but it’s not as bad as you may think. Already passed and put in place across Spain, air con thermostats are required to be set no lower than 19º and no higher than 27º year-round, a warmer-than-you’d-like scenario for plenty of people in the country, particularly expats, and particularly on the Costa del Sol where the average winter temperature is 9º and summer temperatures average around 30º but regularly soar to the 40ºs. It’s definitely caused a commotion in the country, but does that mean you should give up on the idea of having air con in your home or business to keep a comfortable temperature no matter what the weather outdoors? In short, no. And here’s why:

Air Con in Business

If you own a business on the Costa del Sol and are thinking of getting an air con unit for it, don’t let this law stop you! Most Brits have been shown to prefer a 21º temperature setting most of the year and Spaniards generally view 19º as “mild,” meaning in the spring, autumn, and winter, your air con can be easily set to very close to the ideal temperature for most activities. And although it seems too warm, a low of 27º in the summer will still feel refreshingly cool when you’re walking indoors from a Spanish summer heatwave! Tourists need not worry, either, as hotels may be required to keep within the set air con parameters, but only in public areas, meaning you can set the air con in your hotel room to any temperature you like for a relaxing Spanish-style afternoon siesta and great night’s sleep every night.

Air Con at Home

Like your hotel room, your home is considered a private space and air con is not regulated in any way, so you’re still able to install air con at home and use it as little or as much as you like, all year long, so the new air con law in Spain won’t affect you at all.

Keep in mind, too, that this new air con law was set as a means of upholding a recent EU agreement to cut European dependency on Russian oil and combat climate change at the same time, so you can feel good about adhering to the new air con temperature regulations for both environmental and ethical reasons. Ultimately, this will save you money, too, which is a nice silver lining to the situation, if you ask us. And Spain’s new law on air con temperatures is only in force until 31 December, 2023, so it’s not a permanent adjustment, either -but perhaps just enough to encourage new habits and permanently lower your heating and cooling costs.

All in all, we know keeping in line with the new air con law in Spain, especially areas like Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola, Benalmadena and inland across the Costa del Sol will be an adjustment, but perhaps not as terrible as one as many initially thought.

If you’re looking to install air con or maintain or repair the one your have at home or in your business, Cool Services can help with qualified, F-Gas certified technicians who are trained in offering the best air con services so your unit is as reliable as it is cost-efficient. Give our team a call at +34 647 460 155 or contact us through our online enquiry form with any questions you have or to schedule a no-obligation quote for air con installation, maintenance, or repair anywhere on the Costa del Sol.

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.