Arjakon

Arjakon has been selling and fitting air conditioning in Malta since 1966, a time when air conditioning was still a rarity on the islands. It is a privately owned business that imports and distributes air conditioners and solar water heaters, and it also designs, installs and services them. Its base is the Electrofix building on Triq il-Burdnara in Qormi, a central town close to the main roads that connect the harbour area with the north of the island.

For a UK buyer, the long history is the main attraction. Arjakon holds extensive stocks of genuine spare parts and makes after-sales support a central part of its offer, which is useful when a unit fails in the middle of a Maltese August. Our Malta weather guide shows how long the hot season lasts, and you can compare other suppliers in our directory of air conditioning companies in Malta.

Air conditioning brands and systems

Arjakon supplies and installs three air conditioning brands: Electra, Airwell and Fujiair. The range covers ducted units, floor and ceiling units, wall-mounted units and VRF systems, in which a single outdoor unit serves several indoor units, so there is a choice for flats, family houses, shops and larger commercial premises. The Electra range includes DC inverter models, which adjust compressor speed to match the demand in a room. This keeps the temperature steady, runs quietly and uses less electricity than a fixed speed unit.

Many units are reverse-cycle heat pumps, meaning they cool in summer and heat in winter, so the same system can serve all year round. That suits older stone properties in places such as Mdina and Valletta, where fitting a separate heating system can be awkward; see our Mdina guide and Valletta guide for a sense of these buildings. The business also gives practical advice on energy saving, quiet operation and filters that trap dust and odours.

Solar water heating

Alongside air conditioning, Arjakon sells Olympus solar water heaters made by Sole S.A. A solar water heater is a storage tank with a collector that uses the sun's energy to produce domestic hot water. Arjakon recommends flat plate collectors for Malta and the Mediterranean, because they avoid the very high temperatures, scale and maintenance problems that vacuum tubes can cause in summer.

System size matters, and Arjakon stresses that a heater should be sized by experienced professionals who consider the number of people in the household and how they use hot water. The company points out that an electric water heater accounts for a large share of a typical household's electricity bill, which is why homeowners look at solar alternatives. Staff also guide customers through grants that may be available and help with the application forms.

Service, maintenance and repairs

Arjakon works from design through to installation and after-sales care. The first step is a free on-site consultation from a qualified member of staff, who recommends the right system and discusses requirements before installation. Installers are experienced and qualified, and the business will arrange appointments outside normal working hours when necessary.

Routine servicing is offered through a preventive maintenance scheme at a low cost, intended to keep equipment in good operating order and extend its life. Customers are recorded on a database so the company can send reminders to book maintenance and circulars about new products. Arjakon also carries out servicing and repairs on all types and brands of air conditioner, not just the ones it sells, and it works in both Malta and Gozo; our Gozo guide is useful if your property is on the sister island.

Getting in touch

The Qormi office is open on weekday mornings and afternoons and is closed on Saturdays. If you are moving to the islands, our relocation guide for Malta covers the setting-up tasks that include arranging cooling and hot water, and remote workers may find our digital nomad guide helpful for planning a home office. Holiday-let owners can also look at our Malta holidays overview and about Malta page.

When you write, say whether you want air conditioning, solar water heating or both, and give the size and type of property. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.