Install air conditioning in your French property
Despite the bad weather in the UK currently, know that the sun is present 300 days a year in the south of France around the Mediterranean Sea. Heat is a good way to bring new life. However, it is sometimes very tiring to be exposed to heat, especially if it is unusual for you. That is the reason why air conditioning is a good alternative to reduce heat. In France, many air conditioners are sold a year because they are more efficient than a fan. Indeed, a fan only blows air but does not create fresh air, contrary to an air conditioner.
An air conditioner is quite easy to install. There are several types of air conditioners:
Central air conditioning:
Nowadays, the most powerful and successful type of air conditioning is traditional central air conditioning. If you manage to get a very efficient one, these maintain a constant temperature and a steady humidity all day long. If your budget and habitable surface allows you to do so, we advise you to choose central air over any other type. Personal comfort, home temperature, indoor air quality, and even your own health are essential.
Room air conditioners:
Also known as window or wall units, room air conditioners are very efficient when cooling a single room or small space. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to install, so it is pointless to spend a lot of money if you plan to buy one of our studios in Cap d’Agde.
Portable air conditioners:
Should you need to install a machine only in the room you are in, a portable air conditioner is the right solution. It is a supplement to central air conditioning. Perfect for apartment buildings that do not permit window units, they tend to be prized in homes with windows that cannot accommodate permanently installed window room air conditioners (because of specific standards for example).
Portable units are great for situations where installing a standard air conditioner may not be cost-effective or even possible.
A ductless system:
A ductless system or a mini split would be a good option where it is actually very annoying to have ductwork. These systems are ideal where there is no overhead attic or crawl space. Good examples would be a “Florida room,” garage, or even a basement.
This is a better alternative than room air conditioner hanging out a window if you do not like that appearance. Are you lacking a window in the room you wish to cool? This makes a ductless system necessary.
Above all, we advise you use a wall-mounted unit because it is often cheaper and takes less space in your living area than portable units. Here are the main advantages of a wall-mounted machine:
– They often have a heater option, in case you are cold in your house
– It works with a special remote control, whereas you have to go up to the fan to shut it down
– It is silent, contrary to any type of fan (small, large, or ceiling fans)
Today, new air conditioners are sold on the market. Their performance seems limitless, as they can make the temperature fall by 5 to 10 degrees in maximum 3 minutes. Nevertheless, you have to be very careful with these new machines because you can get cold very easily and very quickly. A strong concern is you can get sick without realizing, should you not use it well.
In the south of France – where you should be facing heat – you can find them for sale from £250. Prices vary a lot, going up to £2,000 with so many options available. Like our mobile, new machines have become very sophisticated computers.