The truth is that the answer depends on multiple factors, such as the type of housing and the climatic zone where it is located.
Around half of the energy spent by Spanish families is used to heat their homes. Even so, it is estimated that around 15% of Spanish families do not have any heating system.
Some of the characteristics that distinguish central heating are:
- Same heat source for several homes
- The boiler is not located inside the house, but is located in a common area that must meet all the requirements
- The maintenance price of a community boiler is usually lower. In addition, since it is necessary to acquire large volumes of fuel, marketers usually offer special prices
- The heating period (when it is switched on and off) must be adopted by agreement of the community of neighbors.
In contrast, individual heating systems are characterized by:
- Each home has its own heat source
- Maintenance is the responsibility of the user
- Adjustable by the user