10 ways to save energy when using air conditioning

1. Do not let the temperature get too cold

While you and your family sleep, you will not need the room temperature to be as cold as during the day. Therefore, set the air conditioner to a moderate temperature about 1-2 hours before going to bed, so the air conditioner will have to work less and use less energy.

2. Should use capacity appropriate to the area

If you only need to cool a small room, use a mini air conditioner to reduce electricity consumption. However, when using in a living room or large room, you need to calculate the capacity of the air conditioner to be able to choose the most suitable device.

3. Keep doors closed when using air conditioning

If you leave the door open when using the air conditioner, the cold air will escape, the outside temperature will affect the temperature in the room, the air conditioner will have to work harder and continuously, causing a lot of electricity consumption. Therefore, you need to close the doors as well as the windows of the room.

4. Clean the air conditioner regularly

Just maintaining the machine well is not enough, to keep the machine working well, you need to clean it regularly. Just clean the dust accumulated in the filter, can reduce the operating capacity by up to 15%, helping to save a lot of electricity.

5. Check the air conditioning duct

Make sure that the gas pipes are properly installed and cleaned regularly. Sometimes, dirt stuck in the pipes or leaking pipes can also affect the cooling system of the machine, wasting a lot of electricity.

6. Rearrange the furniture in the room

Although air conditioners have vents that help direct cool air in the right direction, it's best to arrange furniture so as not to block the airflow, which will also help you cool down faster and use less energy.

7. Adjust the room temperature to 29°C

29°C is the ideal temperature for the air conditioner to operate optimally, without consuming too much electricity while still maintaining a moderate temperature suitable for your family. If you reduce the temperature to 27°C, your air conditioner will consume up to 40% more energy.

8. Do not let sunlight shine in

Avoid heat exchange with the outside when using air conditioning. Sunlight can increase the room temperature, so the air conditioner will have to work harder.

9. Do not turn off the air conditioner if you have to go out for a short time.

It’s best to turn the air conditioner up to around 32°C and close all the windows and blinds. When you come back, you may feel hot for a few minutes, but the heat won’t be so great that your air conditioner will have to work to cool you down again.

10. Should combine using fan with air conditioner

Although we use air conditioning to cool down, using a fan will help circulate cool air in the room, which also means you don't need to turn the temperature down too low, thus using less electricity.

Plus, fans use less electricity than air conditioners, so combining the two can save you a lot of energy.