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Heat pumps vs air conditioning: What's the smarter choice for your Spanish home?
Understand the difference before deciding how to cool and heat your living space

A heat pump might sound complex, but it’s essentially an air conditioner with added functionality. Like an AC unit, it uses a refrigerant and compressor system to cool your home. However, it also has the ability to heat, thanks to a clever reversing valve that allows it to pull in warmth from the outside air and transfer it indoors.
This two-in-one function is particularly appealing in climates like Spain’s, where summers can be long and winters, although milder, still require heating. Instead of installing two systems – one for hot weather and one for cold – you get both in a single device.
So, how does it work? Heat pumps use electricity to transfer heat from one place to another. In summer, they pull heat from inside your home and release it outdoors. In winter, they do the reverse, even extracting heat from chilly outdoor air. Because they move heat rather than create it, they’re often more energy-efficient than traditional heating systems.
Plus, with electricity increasingly powered by renewable sources in Spain, heat pumps are not only cost-effective but also more environmentally friendly than fossil-fuel-burning alternatives.
Before you finalise your air conditioning purchase, ask for a heat pump comparison quote from Workking. They install and maintain heat pump and other cooling and heating devices for properties in Spain.
Talk to them about getting a free, no-obligation quote for your home, and you might just discover a solution that keeps you comfortable all year round... and saves you money in the long run!
Call or WhatsApp 0034 658 302 689 or send an email to info@workkingsolarandheating.com to get your free quote now.