How to save electricity when using Aircon.

When the weather gets unbearably hot, the air conditioner often becomes the most-used appliance in the house. There’s nothing quite like stepping into a cool room after spending time under the scorching sun.

The problem is that many people start worrying once the electric bill arrives.

A common misconception when using an aircon means high electricity costs. In reality, it’s often not the aircon itself, it’s how we use it.

Over the years, many homeowners have discovered that a few simple habits can make a noticeable difference in monthly electricity consumption without giving up comfort.

Don’t set the temperature low.

Some people turns on the Aircon immediately and setting it to the coldest temperature. Most Aircons will cool the air inside roughly the same rate regardless of whether you choose 16°C or 25°C.

The only difference is that the unit has to work longer and harder to maintain the low temperature you set. This means that the Aircon will consume more electricity than you think.

You have to set the unit somewhere around 24°C to 26°C, it feels comfortable enough especially during the evening and afternoon.

Check for slightly open room gaps.

This sounds very simple but it’s something many people will overlook. Make sure that the windows are properly closed and don’t let other people keep going in and out of the room.

If you missed these simple steps, the cool air escapes from the room while the warm air keeps entering. The air conditioner then has to compensate by running longer and will consume more electricity.

Check the air filter.

The unit will having a hard time to cool the room if there’s some dust and dirt build up in it’s filter. The airflow becomes restricted overtime.

You will be surprised after cleaning the filter, it’s a simple task but the air conditioner will perform better in terms of cooling performance and energy use after a simple filter cleaning.

Use a fan alongside the aircon.

Some people think that if they use a fan alongside the air conditioner may adds more to the electricity bill.

Fans only use a fraction of the electricity consumed by an Aircon. It helps to circulate the cool air throughout the room, making the space feel cooler even if the Aircon temperature is set slightly higher [24°C to 26°C].

Block out the sunlight.

If the room gets direct sunlight during the day, you will noticed that the room temperature will quickly heats up. The air conditioner then has to compensate by running longer and will consume more electricity.

You have to close the curtains and blinds during the hottest hours specially in the afternoon. It will help to reduce indoor temperature before the air conditioner even starts working.

Key takeaways and final thoughts.

Saving electricity doesn’t mean sitting in a hot room and avoiding the air conditioner. The goal is simply to use it more wisely. Saving electricity is not about making big sacrifices or tasks.

It’s often the small things :

• Cleaning your Aircon’s filter.
• Keeping the curtains closed during the hottest time of the day.
• Setting a comfortable temperature [24°C to 26°C].
• Turning on a fan to help circulate cool air can all make a difference.