Smart Air Conditioning Tips for Holiday Rental Homes – Save Energy & Impress Guests on the Costa Blanca

Owning a holiday rental home on the Orihuela Costa is a fantastic investment—but high electricity bills, especially in summer, can eat into your profits. One of the biggest culprits? Improper air conditioning use by guests.

Thankfully, with the help of smart air conditioning systems and the right settings, you can cut energy costs while ensuring guests arrive to a perfectly cooled or heated property.

Remote Control Means You’re Always in Charge

With smart AC units, you can manage the system from your smartphone—no matter where you are. This is ideal for:

• Turning the air con on a couple of hours before guests arrive
• Shutting it off after they leave
• Monitoring usage to prevent wasteful operation

This gives you total control and keeps energy usage in check between changeovers or longer-term bookings.

Pre-Cool the Property for Guest Arrival

During peak summer months in August, the Orihuela Costa heat can be intense. Make a great first impression by setting the air con to switch on automatically an hour before guests arrive from the airport.

It shows professionalism and care—boosting your reviews and increasing repeat bookings.

Set Eco-Friendly Temperatures

Use smart thermostats to maintain eco-optimal settings:

• Cooling in summer: 24–26°C
• Heating in winter: 19–21°C

Locking temperature limits also ensures guests don’t misuse the system by setting it too cold or too hot—saving you money in the long run.

Integrate with Your Booking Calendar

Some smart systems can link with Airbnb, Booking.com, or property management tools. This allows you to automate air con schedules based on bookings, making property management seamless—even from abroad.

Cut Costs and Improve Sustainability

With high energy prices in Spain, keeping your rental eco-friendly is more important than ever. Using smart systems is a great way to promote your property as sustainable—a growing selling point for eco-conscious guests.

Need Help Setting Up Smart Air Con in Your Rental?

At Handyman Costa Blanca, we specialize in smart air conditioning installations and upgrades across all key locations—including Benidorm, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Cabo Roig, and more.

We can recommend the right system, handle full installation, and even show you how to use it remotely.

Contact us Today to get a Free Quote and Take Control of Your Energy Usage—while delivering 5-star comfort to your guests.