PENGUIN are experts in air conditioning, solar heating, pool heating, under floor heating, and renewable energy systems.
We're open 5 days a week, from 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday. You can contact our Almancil showroom directly by phoning our service hotline: 910 700 777 or our office line: (00351) 289 092 595 or contacting us through our contact page.
We're one of the top installers of air conditioning and solar heating systems in the Algarve and carry stocks of leading manufacturers including Mitsubishi, Daikin, Samsung, Panasonic, LG and SANYO. All our vehicles carry fully equipped workshops to instantly fix any type of cooling or heating emergency.
Mission Statement:
Penguin's aim is to offer cooling and heating solutions for the home and office with energy-saving as our guiding principle. We believe it is our obligation to promote the practice of responsible energy consumption, offering our clients the most efficient solutions wherever possible...
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Algarve Air Conditioning
Air conditioning has a positive effect on personal performance, health and indoor equipment. With...
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R22 - refrigerant used by most air conditioners now banned by EU -This Affects YOU!!
R22 is the most common form of refrigerant or hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) used by air...
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Average life span of an air conditioner is about 6-7 years
The average life span of an air conditioner is about 6-7 years, but it can be prolonged through...
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Air Conditioners are efficient heaters too!
Using an inverter type air conditioner is actually more cost effective than under floor heating....
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Air Conditioning Energy Saving Tips
It costs you more money and uses more energy to heat and cool your home than any other system in...
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How much is it costing to run my air conditioning system?
The buildquality and type of thermal insulation varies so greatly in the Algarve that sometimes...
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Air Conditioning Sizing Chart Guide
Use this guide to give you an approximate air conditioning unit size in British Thermal Units...
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What is the difference between an Inverter and Normal Fixed speed air conditioner?
We've all seen them - the supermarket split type air conditioners - at what seems like an incredible...
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How to save money on your electricity (EDP) bills in the Algarve
These are my top 20 energy saving tips to reducing your electricity bill in the Algarve....
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R22 refrigerant no longer available in Portugal
Do new EC laws mean scrapping your old air conditioners?As of this year the EU has banned R-22...
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Algarve Cool Schools
It's much easier to learn in a comfortable environment. Now, thanks to the generosity of local...
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Air Conditioners - the most efficient way to heat as well as cool!
With scorching summers and damp winters, the need to cool, heat and combat humidity makes air...
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Inverter vs. non-inverter air-conditioners
It's a common misconception that an 'inverter' system is one that heats as well as cools. But most...
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Properly-sized air conditioning
Many people buy an air conditioner that is too powerful, thinking it will provide better cooling....
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GOOD Cop, BAD Cop!
A heat pump takes the ambient / outside air temperature and 'upgrades' or increases it, to heat...
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What's a BTU??
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit - a measure of heat energy. It is 'British' because it uses...
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New Mitsubishi A+++ Efficiency
As of 1 Jan, new EC regulations aim to protect the environment by encouraging more...
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Algarve Air Conditioning
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Algarve Solar Panel Grants in Portugal
SOLAR ELECTRICITY PANEL GRANTS ARE NO LONGER VIABLE.... The grant for Photovoltaic or PV is now...
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Thermosyphon systems explained
As a company with an energy-saving ethos, we sometimes receive enquiries from DIY enthusiasts...
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Saving Energy using LEDS
PENGUIN LITE! Save money with energy-efficient lighting Lighting can account for over 20% of a...
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Integrated Solar Heating System
Solar systems are commonly used to provide domestic hot water, while larger arrays of panels are...
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The No-Bills Algarve Villa
This project demonstrates what the latest energy-efficient technology can achieve - a house with...
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Assessing Your Energy Saving Solutions
When considering energy-saving solutions – a solar hot water system, a photovoltaic (PV) system, a...
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Controlling the Algarve sun
Solar hot water: A solar system for domestic hot water is one of the most worthwhile investments for...
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Solar Style in the Algarve
Solar systems of the 'thermosiphon'-type, where the water tank is mounted horizontally above 1 or...
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Thermal vs. Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels
It's a common misunderstanding, but the term 'solar panel' is used for TWO completely different...
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Solar systems: Thermal vs. Photovoltaic (PV)
A commonly-asked question is: “What kind of solar system is best for supplying domestic hot water?...
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Don't sacrifice your water tank!
Whether your water is from mains supply or a borehole it contains minerals and chemicals that,...
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A rough guide to assess your photovoltaic (PV) needs in the Algarve
With ever-increasing energy bills, more people are considering the option of investing in a...
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Algarve PhotoVoltaic PV Grants NO LONGER VIABLE
As of 2015 most grid based systems are now no longer viable as the payback is around 10 cents per...
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Algarve Solar Panel Grants in Portugal
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Cost Estimates for Electric Underfloor Heating
Wet underfloor heatingis by far the most efficient to run - especially when combined with a...
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Wet UFH for Renovations
Providing wet systems for renovations can prove to be prohibitively costly as the floor needs to...
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Heating and Cooling the Algarve Way!
Many people assume that home cooling is more important than heating in the Algarve. Whilst air...
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Algarve Electric Underfloor Heating for Renovations
Electric Underfloor Heating for Renovations Our electric mat is ideal for refurbishment projects where...
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Cost Estimates for Electric Underfloor Heating
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Certificates and Licences
One of the advantages about using a company like ours is that we are fully certified and insured -...
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Certificates and Licences
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Efficiency is smart...
Penguin combine the latest systems with smart technology for maximum efficiency and...
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PV Facts and Figures
Many homeowners are interested in photovoltaic (PV) solar systems to supply their own domestic...
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Plug in Photovoltaic!
Plug-in photovoltaic (PV) solar kits are as simple as they sound – just mount the panels, connect...
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Origins of PV...
In 1873 Willoughby Smith (pictured) found that electricity travels through selenium when placed in...
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Origins of Underfloor Heating ...
Underfloor heating is nothing new. Roman public baths and villas used 'hypocaust' systems, whereby hot air...
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Origins of Thermal Solar
In the 1760s the Swiss inventor Horace-Bénédict de Saussure made an open wooden box with another...
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Origins of Air Conditioning ...
In the 1800s rudimentary attempts at lowering air temperature were made in hospitals, with fans...
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Cloud Control!
The latest generation of air-conditioning can be controlled remotely via a range of pc/laptop,...
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Ozone Friendly Air-Con ...
The 1987 Montreal Protocol established the global phasing-out of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons), which...
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Efficient ventilation...
The Algarve's humid climate causes many homes to suffer from damp and mould. Humidity can create...
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New Energy Resolutions
New Year is traditionally the time to consider the 12 months to come. 'How can I improve my...
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Christmas penguin ...
It was Christmas Eve and a penguin was walking home in the snow. He was old and he felt the cold....
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Warm Winter Wishes ....
The Algarve's clear skies give us wonderful winter sunshine - but cold nights too. Damp can also...
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Air-con Sense and Sensor-bility...!
Modern air-conditioning is more energy-efficient than ever, but people are still conscious of...
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Air-con in Spore Condition!
Penguin received a call from a lady who felt sick whenever she ran the air-conditioning in her...
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Cool choices!
For most domestic situations there are 3 main types of air conditioning system -
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Catch your energy thieves!
Penguin now offer a new service to determine your main 'energy thieves' and identify possible...
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What's a fan coil?
A fan coil is like a hybrid between air conditioning and radiators. Air-con pipes contain...
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Bugs, bats & beasts!
External air-con machines offer a hideaway for all manner of small creatures. Insects are unlikely to cause...
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Maintain a sunny disposition...
Solar hot water systems need annual maintenance to remain in good order and operate at best...
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Prepare for summer cooling!
All air conditioning systems need annual maintenance. Spring is the ideal time, in readiness for...
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Energy-efficient Ventilation ...
Today's buildings are air-tight to help maintain heat and conserve energy, although ventilation is...
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Efficiency is smart...