If like us your Property is coming up to 10 years you may be finding that everything seems to be falling apart at the same time.
Our airconditioning system is completely broken and our poor neighbours have been complaining for quite a while about the noise of the exterior units. But with bookings for holidays we just couldnt do anything. Now its quiet with no bookings, Im trying to sort out all the problems...the aircon, the tiles that seem to be coming of the walls, the small bits of damp appearing everywhere and cupboards that are broken.
Over the past few weeks I have spoken to numerous air conditioning companies and it seems that there are a couple of solutions for high usage of air conditioning by yoru holiday makers who walk into your apartment and turn the air con on and leave it on until they leave a week or two later.
Firstly there are Meters. Meters could be connected just to the Air Con system or your whole electricity until. Whilst many people have said to me that people dont like renting property properties where they have to pay for the electric...actually I rented a cottage in Cornwall last year and had to pay for electric....didnt bother me. Infact it makes you appreciate it.
Secondly there are Airconditioning Sensors. These can be fitted and set to the time your require. So if there has been no movement in the room for 20, 30 or 60 minutes, the units automatically cut off.
Now, I dont know anyone personally that has had these fitted...but if they work...they really should cut down your bills.
Thirdly I am now looking at Airconditioning Units that are Invertors. Apparentely this in time will save you up to 30% off your bills. They are more expensive that normal units, but I over a ten year period which is what I am giving the units, that seems enough time to save money overall.
3 companies that have given me quotes, turned up on time and come back to me with a quote either the same or next day are...
Oasis Energy Systems
Pohl
Coolwaves
If you have had either the meter or sensors installed and have any feedback, please email or leave a comment below.
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