Air conditioning · Axarquía and Málaga
Air conditioning in the Axarquía: split and ducted installation
Today's units are heat pumps: they cool in summer and heat in winter. We tell you which one suits your home or business and install it.
In plain words
Types of air conditioning
Split
One unit on the wall and one machine outside.
For a bedroom or a living room.
Multisplit
Several indoor units with a single machine outside.
For two or three rooms, when there is little space outside.
Ducted
A machine hidden in the false ceiling and grilles in each room.
For the whole home, with no units on show.
Cassette
A ceiling unit that spreads the air in four directions.
For shops, bars and offices.
How to choose yours
It depends on the floor area, the orientation and how much sun comes in.
On the visit we work out the power needed and, if there is more than one option, we give you both with their price.
So it is legal and safe
What the regulations say
If the unit is 5 kW or more, the installation needs a technical report and a certificate registered with the industry authority. Below 5 kW it is not required.
RITE, articles 15 and 24
In a home, air conditioning (up to 12 kW) must be serviced at least every 4 years. In businesses, every 2.
RITE, IT 3.3
In bars, restaurants, shops and offices, cooling cannot be set below 26 °C or heating above 21 °C.
RITE, IT 3.8
Refrigerant gas may only be handled by certified staff.
Royal Decree 115/2017
Frequently asked questions
Can I also use it for heating in winter?
Yes, if it is a heat pump, like almost all units today.
Do I need permission from the owners' community?
If the machine goes on the façade, check your community's rules. We can advise you.
When is the best time to install it?
Before June. In summer the wait is longer.
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We work in Torre del Mar, Vélez-Málaga, Nerja, Torrox, Rincón de la Victoria and the whole Axarquía.