Air conditioning is becoming increasingly common in Spain, especially in newer buildings and homes, as summers get hotter.
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Air conditioning is becoming increasingly common in Spain, especially in newer buildings and homes, as summers get hotter. According to the Spanish Confederation of Air Conditioning, 80% of new buildings in Spain have air conditioning installed. However, not all homes in Spain have air conditioning yet, especially in older buildings.
In an article by NPR, Tim Weiland, a retired American expat living in Spain, said “I think the Spanish people are lagging a bit in adapting to the heat and putting in cooling measures.”
Here are some interesting facts about air conditioning in Spain:
The first air conditioning system was installed in Spain in 1933 at the Capitol Theater in Madrid.
Spain has a stronger reliance on air conditioning during the summer months than many other European countries.
Spain’s government has invested 30 billion euros in energy-efficient building measures which includes the promotion of air conditioning.
The average temperature in Spain in July is around 28°C (82°F).
According to Eurovent Market Intelligence, the total market value of air conditioning in Spain in 2019 was €3.2 billion.
Table:
Year
Total Market Value of Air Conditioning in Spain (in million euros)
2019
3,165
2018
3,066
2017
2,920
2016
2,767
2015
2,634
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In this YouTube video, the YouTuber talks about the increasing need for air conditioning in Spain, where summers have been getting worse. They describe their own experience of installing a Fujitsu AC machine and share the cost of both the equipment and installation, estimating it to be around 1,391.5 euros. They also mention the starting price for AC installation in Spain (around 260 euros) and encourage viewers to share their own installation costs in the comments for others interested in installing AC in Spain to have more data.
Although summers are very hot in Spain, only 33% of Spanish homes have air conditioning, according to a study published by idealista, a leading real estate marketplace in Spain. Naturally, a higher percentage of homes have air conditioning in the warmest regions. In the city of Seville 70% of houses have AC.
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Although summers are very hot in Spain, only 33% of Spanish homes have air conditioning, according to a study published by idealista, a leading real estate marketplace in Spain.
More interesting questions on the topic
Do most houses in Spain have air conditioning?
Heating and cooling systems Similarly, the majority of Spanish properties are kitted out with central heating, although this figure is slightly less at 70% [5]. Interestingly, just a third of homes in Spain had air con, however this is significantly more than the UK.
Do they use air conditioning in Spain?
Response to this: Spain announced last week that public places such as shopping malls, theaters, train stations and airports must set air conditioners at or above 27 degrees Celsius (80.6 degrees Fahrenheit) starting Tuesday, and private homes are recommended but not required to do the same.
Do restaurants in Spain have air conditioning?
In reply to that: Bars, restaurants, and certain shops will also be able to use air conditioning "at around 25 degrees" and not the 27 degrees originally announced.
Do hotels in Spain have air conditioning?
The reply will be: Heating & Air Conditioning Many hotels in Spain use a system that functions in heating mode for the colder months and then switches across to a/c mode for the Summer months. When the hotel is in ‘heating mode’ the a/c may not be available or may be poor. And vice versa.
Is Spain limiting air-conditioning?
Response will be: The International Energy Agency predicted in 2018 that worldwide demand could more than triple by 2050. Spain is not alone in its new restrictions. Greece is also limiting air-conditioning to 27 degrees Celsius (81 Fahrenheit), while separately subsidizing the replacement of old, inefficient air-conditioning units.
What are the different types of air conditioning units in Spain?
The reply will be: The Split system is the most common type of air conditioning unit in Spain. This is a unit which is literally ‘split’ into an internal and external device: the external element goes outside the home (in your garden, on your balcony, or any other appropriate outdoor space) whilst the internal unit stays in the home (the clue’s in the name!).
Can you install air conditioning in a Spanish home?
Response: Summers in Spain can be extremely hot, and the high temperatures can take a lot of getting used to for ex pats, particularly those from typically cooler countries, such as the UK. But there’s no need to suffer in the heat, when it is viable to install air conditioning into many Spanish homes.
How hot is Madrid's air conditioning?
As an answer to this: A thermometer displayed a temperature of 22.9 degrees Celsius (73 Fahrenheit) at a shopping mall in Madrid on Monday. The government announced that businesses cannot lower air conditioning below 27 Celsius (81 Fahrenheit) during the summer. Susana Vera/Reuters
Why is Spain regulating air conditioning and heating usage?
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many Western countries are looking to wean themselves off Russian oil. And at the same time, amid the ongoing climate crisis, many are looking to simultaneously save energy. That’s why Spain is regulating air conditioning and heating usage for public spaces nationwide, through 2023.
What are the different types of air conditioning units in Spain?
The Split system is the most common type of air conditioning unit in Spain. This is a unit which is literally ‘split’ into an internal and external device: the external element goes outside the home (in your garden, on your balcony, or any other appropriate outdoor space) whilst the internal unit stays in the home (the clue’s in the name!).
Does Spain need central heating in winter?
Answer to this: Central heating is essential in winter in northern and central Spain and is useful in some other areas – winters can be chilly everywhere with the exception of the Canaries. If you like a warm home in winter, you will almost certainly miss central heating, even on the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol.
Can you install air conditioning in a Spanish home?
In reply to that: Summers in Spain can be extremely hot, and the high temperatures can take a lot of getting used to for ex pats, particularly those from typically cooler countries, such as the UK. But there’s no need to suffer in the heat, when it is viable to install air conditioning into many Spanish homes.
