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HI Guys,
What do you consider to be the best economical form of heating for a 2 bed 2 bath apartments like you see on many urbanisations around the Vera Playa area.
I am told if you update the Air Con to new modern units they are now A+++ rated. but also hear electric is expensive.
I am also told a lot use the Calor Gas Heaters and the gas cylinders are quite cheap.
Any ideas ???
Martin
1. We updated our aircon units earlier this year not for heating but to reduce electric bills for the summer (we added a timer to each too). The new units are easier on electricity than the older ones. However, for the cold of winter we just depend on electric oil heaters and use the aircon heat facility just for a blast of instant heat if we need it.
2. Might do you no harm to toddle over to Me and Mrs Jones (near Bankía) and get suitable duvets for the rest of the winter and spring. Only thing, you'll include siesta with your night's sleep.
3. A decent brisk walk per day will keep the blood circulating a bit better too.
4. A decent drop of Irish whiskey splashed into a heated glass at 10.00pm and add a teaspoonful of Irish honey and stir for a moment or two before adding a good slice of lemon studded with about five cloves, then fill with some boiling water leaving the spoon in the glass in case it shatters. Drink slowly, enjoy and your partner will wrap around you to acquire some body heat. (Have one a day and you might qualify for an Irish Passport and not worry about Brexit, I jest . . . )
Very good advice .
Thank you .
Yes agreed about the air con the new units are very efficient and cost effective .
The gas heaters do have some toxic smells etc which is a downside to them so ventilation is required .
Thank you for your reply.
We used Calle has heaters the first two winter's we were in Spain, found the smell sickly and in our apartment caused condensation which resulted in mould. Would not use them if your apartment is on the smallish side, probably ok in a big room. Neater heaters are very good, economical to run but expensive to purchase. You really have to weigh up what's best for your environment.
Calor gas
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Calories gas heaters do give off fumes so ventilation is required .
Therefore they defeat the object a bit . Ok for an hour or so only .
As heat always rises, AC heating is top down so have the heating as low as possible,preferably on floor level...
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:41am
Hi guys and girls we are looking for advice please we are looking at best ways to heat our apartment any advice will help thank you also anyone who can supply and fit
Clayton1971 wrote on Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:41am:
Hi guys and girls we are looking for advice please we are looking at best ways to heat our apartment any advice will help thank you also anyone who can supply and fit
I read that hit air con is probably the best .
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