Heatwave Skyrockets Demand for Fans and Air Conditioners

The heatwave causes an unprecedented surge in demand for climate control devices, with delivery times extending into autumn.

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The intense heatwave affecting the island has led to a massive increase in demand for climate control devices, such as air conditioners and fans.

The situation has severely compromised the availability of these products, with retailers stating it is "impossible to fulfill until autumn" new requests.
This phenomenon adds to other incidents related to high temperatures, such as the delays experienced by Metro Bilbao due to technical issues attributed to extreme heat.

Impossible to fulfill until autumn

The surge in demand for fans and air conditioners is a direct consequence of record temperatures, forcing people to seek solutions to mitigate the heat in homes and workplaces.