6 tips for using air conditioner to save electricity
(Baonghean.vn) - With the current cold weather, using the heating mode on a 2-way air conditioner is essential. So how to use this mode most effectively and save electricity?
For air conditioners, the compressor operation is the part that consumes the most electricity. In addition, some air conditioners also have an additional electric heater to increase the efficiency of heating the air.
Therefore, the actual operating performance in heating mode consumes more electricity than in cooling mode.
To use the heating mode of the air conditioner properly and save electricity, users need to pay attention to the following points:
1. The capacity of the air conditioner must be suitable for the size of the room.
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The heating speed of the air compressor on a 2-way air conditioner depends on the operating capacity and the area of the room. Therefore, when choosing to buy an air conditioner, depending on the area of your room, choose a product with the appropriate capacity.
For example, room area under 15 m2 Suitable capacity 9000 BTU (1 HP); from 15 - 20 m2 Suitable capacity 12000 BTU (1.5 HP); from 20 - 30 m2 suitable capacity 18000 BTU (2 HP)...
2. Use heating mode on air conditioner
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Many people mistakenly think that simply increasing the temperature higher than when used in the summer will make the air conditioner "automatically" heat the air. However, that is not the case at all. To use the heating mode, users need to press the Mode button on the remote control until they see it switch to "Heat" mode instead of "Cool" mode, which is often used in the summer.
3. Turn the fan down low.
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The heating mode of the air conditioner (2-way) has many things in common with the cooling process, however, in this process, the compressor compresses the refrigerant from the evaporator to the condenser, its path is changed and the roles of the two heat exchangers are swapped.
Because the hot air rises and is easily cooled by the air, to use the air conditioner effectively, you need to direct the fan as low as possible. Then, the hot air will be blown out and spread more evenly throughout the room.
4. Do not let the temperature difference be too high
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You should not set the temperature too high. The maximum temperature difference between the room and the outside is 8 degrees, otherwise it can easily lead to heat shock, causing respiratory diseases. The lower the difference, the lower the electricity bill.
Also, in winter, reducing the set temperature by 2 degrees will save you more than 10% of your energy consumption.
5. Close the door
It is also an effective way to save electricity. Closing the door will prevent the wind from entering so that the temperature in the house is kept stable.
However, this method does not allow air to circulate and can be harmful to your health. Therefore, you should only close the door when using the heating function (or cooling function for that matter). After 4 hours, turn off the machine and open the door to let natural air in.
6. Regular air conditioning maintenance
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You should regularly clean the air filter and heat exchanger to increase the heating efficiency, and at the same time, avoid some respiratory diseases caused by dust and mold. In addition, a clean air conditioner filter can reduce up to 15% of power consumption, saving a significant amount of power.
