Now that summer is approaching, it’s completely normal for you to be thinking about installing an air conditioning unit. Of course, with the rise in electricity prices, you might think twice about it. But, what to do? Is it really the best option for summer?

Air conditioning in summer: is it worth installing?

Before making the investment, it’s essential to do the math to see if it’s worth it. Let’s look at what to consider to make the right choice:

Type of housing

One of the first aspects to consider is the type of housing. If you are going to live in the apartment and you are a warm person, who spends a lot of time at home or has trouble sleeping when it’s hot, you need it. Therefore, you should decide whether to install it based on your needs.

What if it’s for renting? In that case, it’s a investment that has a considerable cost, and you should see if it compensates you. Of course, it can also make your apartment more rentable and allow you to ask for a higher monthly rent. As you can see, it depends a lot on what you’re looking for.

Location

Another aspect to consider when contemplating whether or not to install this unit is the location of the housing. Obviously, it doesn’t get as hot in Galicia as it does in Andalusia. In fact, in the north, this type of unit is not usually used. Meanwhile, in cities where temperatures regularly exceed 35-40 degrees in summer, it is totally necessary.

Orientation

You also need to consider the orientation, as some are warmer and some are cooler. In summer, north-facing orientations are cooler than south-facing ones. Therefore, if your housing is south-facing, you will have no choice but to install air conditioning or you will suffer a lot of heat.

Energy comfort

How do you feel when you are inside the housing in the summer? Do you think it is really necessary to install an air conditioning unit, or can you manage with a small fan? Keep this in mind to assess your comfort level and avoid spending money on an air unit that you won’t use.

Investment

Keep in mind that it is a considerable investment, as you will have to pay for the unit itself, the installer, and the electricity bill every month. Is it an investment you can afford or not? Do the math, so that later you don’t end up paying for the purchase and installation and find out that you can’t use it because your electricity bill is too high. Although in very hot places, not installing it could mean a heat stroke.

In the case of it being for a rental apartment, the same applies, as in this case, the tenant pays the utility bills, and that won’t affect you. But yes, its possible maintenance or repair costs.

Condition of the housing

Finally, another factor to consider is the condition of the housing. Do you have climalit windows? Do you have blinds that block out the heat? Is there sufficient insulation? If you protect your housing well, you will see that you don’t need air conditioning as much, and it is an investment that can save you money.

So: what to do?

Our advice is to keep all these points in mind, as they will help you determine if you need it or if it will just be another device that decorates your home and drains your liquidity every month.

As you can see, in very hot areas, it is completely necessary because most people have it. Let’s say there is no other choice. But in intermediate areas, some have it and others do not; since orientation, comfort of the home, level of insulation, etc. do influence. Therefore, you should weigh all these issues and see which way it leans more.

For health, it can be necessary in many cases. Regardless of whether the home is yours and you live in it or you are going to rent it, it can become indispensable.

What temperature to set?

Experts say that the ideal is 25 degrees during the day and 28 degrees at night. But generally speaking, the ideal is to keep it between 24 and 26 degrees (also in terms of savings) and depending on the area, the heat, the thermal sensation of the environment, each person, etc.

Is there any trick to pay less?

To reduce the electricity bill when using the air conditioning, keep it at a temperature between 24 and 26 degrees. Keep in mind that the temperature inside the home also influences, because if it is hot, it will have to work harder to cool the environment. So, try to prevent heat from entering the house by investing in insulation, improving windows, etc.

There is also less electricity consumption if you leave it on for longer instead of turning it off and on frequently. Although obviously, if you are not home, you can keep it off.

Do you have any doubts left? What do you think you will do about it?