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.
