Ways of using air conditioners that cause electricity bills to increase 'dizzily'

(Baonghean.vn) -Air conditioners are increasingly used, especially during hot summer days. However, using them incorrectly can cause your family's monthly electricity bill to skyrocket.

Below are some mistakes when using air conditioners that should be avoided to save electricity bills as much as possible.

Install air conditioner in hot corner of wall

Many families still believe that installing and using air conditioning in the hottest area of ​​the room, even in the corner of the wall, will help quickly reduce the heat and create cool air for the room. However, this concept is completely wrong because it will cause the air conditioner to operate overloaded and consume more electricity than usual.

Instead, users should install the machine in cool, airy locations and in the center of the room. This way, the temperature in the room can decrease quickly and then slowly cool down areas with a lot of heat such as wall surfaces and corners of the house.

Choose air conditioner capacity that is not suitable for room area

Many people think that the larger the size and capacity of the air conditioner, the faster and longer it will cool. However, in reality, an air conditioner that is "oversized" compared to the area of ​​the room will continuously turn on and off automatically, because it has reached the required cold level, leading to inefficient use of energy.

Therefore, you should ask electrical experts for advice to choose the right size air conditioner for your home - both fast cooling and energy saving. Normally, rooms on low floors or in locations with little sunlight only need a smaller capacity air conditioner than rooms with a lot of sunlight.

Continuously increase and decrease temperature to save electricity

Many people have the habit of constantly increasing and decreasing the temperature or turning it on and off because they think that this saves electricity. In fact, adjusting too much only disrupts the normal operation of the machine. Most new air conditioners today have sensors to maintain a stable temperature, not too hot or too cold. Therefore, manual adjustment is not really necessary.

Turning off the air conditioner when you leave the room for a moment, then turning it back on when you enter the room also consumes more electricity than expected because the machine has to start up many times. In addition, this operation also makes the air conditioner more susceptible to damage than usual.

Incorrect temperature setting

You may not know, each difference will consume 7% of electricity consumption, so if you want to cool the house immediately, do not lower the temperature too low to expect the room to cool faster. For example, you feel comfortable at 25oC, you should not lower it to 21oC to expect the room to cool quickly.

Ideally, set the temperature at a level that is comfortable for most people, which is 25 - 26oC. Remember, even a small adjustment can make a big difference to your monthly energy bill.

Turn off the air conditioner only with the remote control

A habit that most users have is to just turn off the air conditioner using the "Off" button on the remote control. In fact, when turned off by the remote control, the machine still consumes a certain amount of electricity.

Therefore, after using the remote control to turn off, disconnect the power from the power switch to the machine to save power and prevent electrical short circuits that can damage the machine.

Do not use ceiling fans

Many people think that when using air conditioning, they no longer need a traditional ceiling fan. However, in fact, ceiling fans will help the air conditioner run more efficiently by circulating air around the room, not only saving money on bills but also reducing wear and tear on the electrical equipment. Furthermore, ceiling fans create an artificial “wind chill” that helps you feel comfortable at slightly higher temperatures.

Always close the door tightly when using air conditioning.

A little-known fact is that the air in closed air-conditioned rooms is often 2-5 times more toxic than the air outside. If we continuously use air conditioning in a small room with the doors closed, after just a few days, we will feel very stuffy and heavy, like "no oxygen to breathe".

Although you should limit opening and closing the room door to prevent cold air from escaping, do not let the air in the room become too stuffy, which is harmful to your health. You should open the door every 15-30 minutes to let the room "breathe", replacing the air in the room. When buying an air conditioner, you should also choose a new generation of air conditioners, equipped with additional air filtering and sterilization functions.

Not cleaning, changing air filters and maintaining the machine regularly

The air filter is the part that helps remove dirt from the air entering your home. Over time, it becomes more and more cumbersome with a layer of dirt, so it needs to be cleaned or replaced regularly, to make the machine run well, blow cold air better.

The air conditioner needs to be cleaned and the filter replaced every 3 months. The cooling line also needs to be checked regularly to avoid leaks. If not cleaned regularly, dirt will accumulate over time, causing the machine to overheat and gradually affect the operation of the air conditioner.

To keep the air conditioner running continuously

On hot days, many households often leave the air conditioner running continuously. However, doing so will cause the electricity bill to skyrocket. If you are going to be out for a long time, you should turn off the air conditioner to save electricity.

Use the timer mode of the air conditioner to choose the time to turn off, especially late at night when you are asleep. This will ensure you have a good night's sleep, not be cold at night, and save electricity.

You should use the night sleep mode added to some new air conditioner models today. This mode supports gradual temperature increase (usually the machine will increase 0.5 degrees per hour and a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius) to prevent users from waking up at night due to feeling cold. When the machine increases the temperature, it also means that the operating capacity is reduced and saves more electricity.

Ngoc Anh

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