Air conditioning is usually associated with cooling your home during hot summer days. However, more and more homeowners in the Netherlands are also using air conditioners in winter — to heat their homes and lower their energy bills.
Modern air conditioning systems can work all year round and, in many cases, are an energy-efficient addition to traditional gas heating.
In this article
- Can air conditioning heat your home in winter?
- Is heating with air conditioning worth it?
- Can you use air conditioning all year round?
- How much electricity does an air conditioner use?
- Does air conditioning increase property value?
- Can you finance air conditioning without savings?
- Complete support for internationals in the Netherlands
Can air conditioning heat your home in winter?
Yes. Many modern air conditioners include a heating function and can also be used during winter.
The system works similarly to an air-to-air heat pump. Instead of producing heat like a traditional gas boiler, the unit transfers heat from the outside air into your home.
This means the air conditioner can:
- cool rooms during summer;
- heat rooms during winter;
- help maintain a stable indoor temperature throughout the year.
In the Netherlands, this solution is becoming increasingly popular — especially with rising gas and energy prices.
Is heating with air conditioning worth it?
In many cases, yes.
Modern air conditioners are much more energy-efficient than older heating systems. For many homeowners, this can mean:
- lower gas bills;
- reduced energy consumption;
- improved comfort;
- a better energy label for the property.
In practice, the efficiency of the system depends on:
- how well the home is insulated;
- the model and efficiency of the air conditioning unit;
- the size of the rooms;
- how the system is used.
Air conditioning systems usually perform best in well-insulated homes.
Can you use air conditioning all year round?
Yes. If you have a modern air conditioner with a heating function, the system can be used both in summer and winter.
Many people use air conditioning for:
- cooling bedrooms during hot summer days;
- heating specific rooms during winter;
- maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature;
- improving comfort while working from home.
However, it is important to remember that the efficiency of an air conditioner may decrease during extremely low outdoor temperatures.
How much electricity does an air conditioner use?
It depends on the model, usage, and energy efficiency of the system.
Modern air conditioners are designed to use as little electricity as possible while still delivering high performance.
In many cases, running costs can be lower than traditional gas heating — especially when the system works together with:
- solar panels;
- good insulation;
- other energy-efficient solutions.
Does air conditioning increase property value?
Increasingly, yes.
Today, buyers pay more attention to:
- living comfort;
- energy efficiency;
- lower monthly costs;
- modern home solutions.
A properly installed air conditioning system can:
- attract the attention of future buyers;
- improve the property’s energy label;
- add value to the home.
Can you finance air conditioning without savings?
In many cases, yes.
More and more homeowners in the Netherlands finance air conditioning through:
- a bouwdepot;
- increasing their mortgage;
- using their home equity (overwaarde);
- a renovation loan.
This means you do not always need to pay the full amount from your own savings.
At Domek, we help you check:
- which financing options are available;
- how much you can borrow for home improvements;
- which solution best fits your situation.
Complete support for internationals in the Netherlands
At Domek, we help internationals in the Netherlands arrange mortgages, renovation financing, and home improvement solutions. No one covers it all like we do.
With more than 15 years of experience and a team of 100+ specialists, we help clients:
- understand their financial options;
- compare offers;
- arrange a bouwdepot;
- go through the entire process stress-free.
We also assist with:
- mortgages;
- refinancing;
- insurance;
- property-related formalities.
Call us at 088 1021 500, email info@domek.nl, or fill in the contact form on Domek.nl.
