Valencia is a city with a thriving tourism sector that continues to grow. Las Fallas, the America’s Cup, events at Feria Valencia and the city’s cultural and gastronomic offerings attract visitors throughout the year, with particularly intense peaks in spring and summer. For the city’s hotels, keeping HVAC systems in perfect condition is not a luxury — it is a basic requirement for guest satisfaction and the establishment’s reputation.
At Acoval, from our base in Aldaia, we maintain HVAC installations for hotels in Valencia and its metropolitan area. Our proximity allows us to offer short response times, even during high season when an air conditioning breakdown can lead to lost bookings and negative reviews.
The seasonal challenge of Valencia’s hotel industry
Valencia’s Mediterranean climate means HVAC systems face high demand for much of the year. Long, hot summers require air conditioning to run at full capacity from May to October, while the mild but cool winters call for heating that ensures comfort in guest rooms and common areas.
This dual requirement means equipment accumulates many operating hours per year, which accelerates component wear and increases the probability of breakdowns if maintenance is not carried out properly.
The optimal strategy is to schedule major inspections during low-occupancy periods — typically January-February and November — so that installations reach peak demand seasons in top condition.
RITE compliance in hotel establishments
The Building Thermal Installations Regulation (RITE) sets specific maintenance obligations for HVAC installations based on their thermal output:
- Installations above 70 kW: require a qualified maintenance manager and a maintenance logbook recording all operations performed.
- Filter and coil inspections: at frequencies determined by the installation type and the level of environmental contamination.
- Indoor air quality control: hotels must ensure outdoor air flow rates that meet IDA 2 or IDA 3 quality standards, depending on the building zone.
- Periodic energy efficiency inspections for installations with output above the thresholds set by the regulation.
Failure to comply with these obligations can result in administrative penalties and, in the event of an accident, legal liability for the establishment’s owner.
Legionella prevention
Hotels in Valencia are subject to Legionella prevention regulations, which particularly affect cooling towers and domestic hot water (DHW) circuits. Obligations include:
- Registration of the installation with the health authority.
- Self-monitoring plans with periodic water analysis and preventive treatments.
- Cleaning and disinfection of cooling towers, DHW tanks and distribution circuits at the frequencies required by law.
- Staff training for personnel responsible for Legionella-related maintenance.
At Acoval, we integrate Legionella prevention into the overall installation maintenance plan, coordinating HVAC inspections with water treatment schedules to optimise time and costs.
Types of systems in Valencia hotels
Hotels in the city use a wide range of HVAC systems, depending on their age, size and category:
- Newly built hotels typically feature VRF systems or water chillers with fan coils, with individual room-by-room control.
- Hotels in historic city-centre buildings often face limited space for outdoor equipment, requiring compact solutions or low-noise units to avoid disturbing the urban environment.
- Beachfront hotels in the Malvarrosa or Cabanyal area operate in high-salinity conditions, which accelerate corrosion of outdoor units and demand anti-corrosion treatments and regular washing.
Each type requires a maintenance plan tailored to its specific characteristics.
Preventive maintenance plan for hotels
A well-structured maintenance plan for a Valencia hotel includes:
- Monthly inspections of filters, supply and return temperatures, and control operation.
- Quarterly inspections of coil condition, refrigerant pressures, electrical consumption and valve status.
- Six-monthly inspections including coil cleaning, air flow verification and sensor calibration.
- Annual inspection of compressors, fan motors, electrical panels and control systems.
Fast response during peak season
In summer, when a hotel is at 100% occupancy and the outdoor temperature exceeds 35 C, an HVAC breakdown is an emergency. From Aldaia, our technical team can reach any hotel in Valencia in under 20 minutes, with a vehicle equipped with the most commonly needed tools and spare parts.
If you manage a hotel in Valencia and need a reliable, professional and local HVAC maintenance service, contact us via our contact page. We will design a maintenance plan tailored to your establishment and your season.
