"Memorize" the principles when turning on the air conditioner to save electricity
On hot summer days, many families have to use air conditioners, causing electricity bills to skyrocket. So, how can we use air conditioners regularly and still save electricity bills thoroughly?
Below are principles to remember when using air conditioning to save the most electricity:
Choose the machine capacity suitable for the room area
Choosing the right air conditioner for the room size is extremely important. Because, a small capacity air conditioner will not be able to cool a large room, or will always have to work at full capacity to cool the room. Therefore, the air conditioner will consume more electricity because it has to run continuously and of course, the electricity bill will skyrocket.
On the contrary, using a large capacity air conditioner for a small room will cause unnecessary waste of electricity. Therefore, first, pay attention to whether the capacity of the air conditioner is suitable for the area of the room or not. When buying, you should ask the sales staff for advice to have the most suitable choice to save the most electricity when using, at the same time to keep the machine durable and stable operation.
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| Choosing an air conditioner with the right capacity for the room area and adjusting the temperature appropriately will help save more electricity. |
Use air conditioning in combination with electric fans
Turning on the air conditioner and ceiling fan at the same time, or using a pedestal fan, makes us feel like we are "wasting twice as much electricity". However, in reality, this is one of the simple yet surprisingly effective measures to cool the room and save electricity.
When combined, electric fans will help improve the ability to circulate cold air throughout the room, cooling quickly and making us feel more comfortable. This also means that you do not need to turn the temperature down too low, thereby consuming less electricity. In addition, fans use less electricity than air conditioners, so when combining these two devices, it will save a lot of energy.
However, you should only use the ceiling fan for the first 15-20 minutes when starting the air conditioner. After that, you should turn off the fan if the room is cold to avoid wasting electricity.
Close the doors
If you open the door when using the air conditioner, the cold air will escape, the outside temperature will affect the room temperature, so the air conditioner will have to work harder and consume a lot of electricity.
Adjust room temperature appropriately
Many people who have just returned home from the hot weather often have the habit of setting the air conditioner to fast cooling mode or low temperature to quickly enjoy the cool space. However, this inadvertently causes the air conditioner to run at full capacity - consuming a lot of electricity to cool and maintain a low temperature for a long time.
Remember, even a small adjustment can make a big difference to your monthly electricity bill. A temperature of 25 to 28 degrees Celsius is the appropriate temperature for the air conditioner to operate optimally, not consuming too much electricity but still maintaining a moderate and suitable temperature.
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| Regular maintenance and cleaning of air conditioners is also an effective way to save electricity. |
Do not turn the air conditioner on/off repeatedly.
Many people think that saving electricity by turning on the air conditioner until the room is cool, then turning on the fan to save energy, and turning it back on when the room is hot. However, this method consumes more electricity because the air conditioner has to restart many times, causing the machine to break down faster.
Avoid direct sunlight into the room.
Avoid heat exchange with the outside when using air conditioning. Because sunlight can increase the room temperature, the air conditioner will have to work harder to cool the room. On the contrary, covering the room (with curtains) can block sunlight, preventing the room temperature from increasing. Thus, the air conditioner will not have to operate continuously and will not consume too much electricity.
Regular maintenance and cleaning of air conditioners
To keep the air conditioner working at its best, it is necessary to periodically maintain and clean the machine thoroughly. In particular, simply cleaning the dust accumulated in the filter can reduce the machine's operating capacity by up to 15%, helping to save a large amount of electricity.
In addition, any damage or malfunction during the operation of the air conditioner should be repaired immediately so that the machine runs well and saves more electricity.
