Air conditioning in July August is it a must?

Member since 20 May 2014

Ritta TTMember18 July 2014 07:17:54

Hey all... Can someone please advise if air conditioning is a necessity in July august? From what I know these 2 months are very hot and humid but trying to rent an apartment, 2 landlords so far suggested I only need a fan cos it is fresh by the sea.

I hope someone here can advise me in the right direction.

Thank you
Ritta

win1982 New member

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win1982New member18 July 2014 07:25:49

I am using fans only for the last 8 years and still alive.
As soon as I put aircon I get sick.i have condition in my flat but I am using fan mode on it.

Ritta TT Member

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Ritta TTMember18 July 2014 07:29:19

That is great to know. Thanx a bunch for ur prompt reply. Appreciated.
Cheers

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coxf0001Serial 暗网禁区18 July 2014 07:38:03

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I've never used air con, just fans and have managed fine

GuestPoster566 ViP

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GuestPoster566ViP18 July 2014 09:54:03

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I do not use (nor would) aircon. I believe it compromises acclimatisation and could cause infections etc.
Fans and showers are fine, well for me anyway.

Toon Cyprus Expert

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ToonCyprus Expert18 July 2014 10:13:37

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we have it but rarely use it - occasionally during summers really hot day yes - but we get by fine with fans alone.... mozzie nets on windows and doors聽 - so you can keep them open and a thru draught also work well

georgeingozo ViP

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georgeingozoViP18 July 2014 10:26:08

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it depends on the person, and on the type of apartment/house - is it top floor, is it south facing ?

Ritta TT Member

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Ritta TTMember18 July 2014 14:33:55

Thanx all for your comments.. so 'no AC' is good to go then

Ritta TT Member

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Ritta TTMember18 July 2014 14:34:08

The apt is on top floor, facing the sea...

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coxf0001Serial 暗网禁区18 July 2014 14:59:16

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Top floors can get hot!

Ritta TT Member

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Ritta TTMember18 July 2014 15:14:46

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Yes.. note taken thanx...

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coxf0001Serial 暗网禁区18 July 2014 15:22:45

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Ritta TT wrote:
Yes.. note taken thanx...

Although, my mum is 6th floor, she has noted that it gets warmer earlier on in the year (May) but then plateaus...she still only uses her fans.

Ritta TT Member

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Ritta TTMember18 July 2014 15:36:38

#13

noted again
Thanx

slanted Active member

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slantedActive member18 July 2014 20:12:15

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We live on the top floor, and never use the AC. We do have the fan running almost all night, in the summer (it costs hardly anything), and we've never had a problem. We keep all windows open in the early morning and in the evening when the sun goes down.

Wunders3637 Member

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Wunders3637Member21 July 2014 09:57:42

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Is it important to look for air con when renting a place?

mdegab Member

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mdegabMember09 August 2014 14:56:56

#16

Hi
it all depend what they of building you will be staying in. How much sun it gets. Which side it face. And the level it is in.

MovingToTheMed Contributor

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MovingToTheMedContributor11 August 2014 12:42:19

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mdegab wrote:
Hi
it all depend what they of building you will be staying in. How much sun it gets. Which side it face. And the level it is in.

Got to agree - the 2nd floor apartment that I'll be living in (from just 2 weeks today聽 ) I was in last week for only 10 minutes with all windows open and I was dripping hot without the A/c on.

However Mum in Law ground floor apartment (older build) only needed one fan going for the whole place and even I was comfortable聽

Roger Rabat Active member

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Roger RabatActive member11 August 2014 13:01:41

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Whatever:聽 It will definitely be needed in the Pooch Parlour. 聽聽RR

MovingToTheMed Contributor

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MovingToTheMedContributor11 August 2014 15:07:44

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Roger Rabat wrote:
Whatever:聽 It will definitely be needed in the Pooch Parlour. 聽聽RR

Go that right RR - when we open the Pet Groom Room that will have A/C聽

F0xgl0ve Malta Expert

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F0xgl0veMalta Expert11 August 2014 15:49:05

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We have had two different houses in Gozo so far and have not needed anything other than open windows and fans.
I must admit though, this week, we turned the electric blanket off!!

Ray

mdegab Member

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mdegabMember11 August 2014 23:50:40

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most old buildings have thick walls which are a very good insulation. While modern buildings have thin wall which get hot and act as a radiator of heat. Same for the pot most floor will be having the roof directly exposed to the sun, so they collect all the heat. An other difference is the height of the ceiling old buildings will have higher ceilings again will help to keep the place cool.