How do you keep air conditioning costs down?
Fit efficient inverter units sized to each room, and run them when your solar panels are producing. On the Costa del Sol the hottest hours are also the sunniest, so a good share of the cooling can come from your own roof.
Sized room by room
Oversized units short-cycle and waste energy; undersized ones run flat out and never cool the room. We size each unit from the room size, glazing, orientation and insulation. Bedrooms, open-plan living areas and sun-facing rooms all get a different answer.
Heating as well as cooling
Modern air-to-air heat pumps heat very efficiently in the mild coastal winter. For many homes they are the cheapest way to take the chill off between December and February, and far cheaper to run than electric radiators.
Systems we fit
- Single split units for individual rooms
- Multi-split systems with one outdoor unit serving several rooms
- Ducted systems for villas where you want no visible indoor units
- Kosner systems and other efficient inverter brands
Working with your solar
If you have solar or are adding it, we include the air conditioning in the consumption plan. Pre-cooling the house in the early afternoon on solar power means less grid electricity in the evening. Zoning lets you cool only the rooms you are using.
Questions we are often asked
Can solar panels run air conditioning?
Yes, during the day. A typical home system can cover a large share of daytime cooling; evening cooling needs grid power or a battery.
Does air conditioning heat in winter?
Yes. Inverter heat pump units heat efficiently in the Costa del Sol's mild winters.
Can you replace my old units?
Yes. Replacing old fixed-speed units with modern inverter models often cuts their running cost noticeably.
Do I need permission for an outdoor unit?
In communities, the position of outdoor units can be restricted by the community rules. We check this at the survey.