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In the summer, when the weather becomes too hot, many families rely on air conditioning, which also means that monthly electricity bills will skyrocket. To reduce electricity consumption when using air conditioning, consider the following 10 small tips to use your AC more efficiently.
1. 10 tips for saving energy when using air conditioning
In the summer, when the weather becomes too hot, many families rely on air conditioning, which also means that monthly electricity bills will skyrocket. To reduce electricity consumption when using air conditioning, consider the following 10 small tips to use your AC more efficiently.
1. Avoid setting the temperature too cold at night: While sleeping, you don't need the temperature to be as cold as when you're awake. Therefore, adjust the air conditioner to a moderate temperature about 1-2 hours before going to bed. This way, the AC will have to work less and consume less energy.
Adjust the air conditioner to a moderate temperature about 1-2 hours before going to bed
2. Use an air conditioner with suitable capacity for the area you are in: If you only need to cool a small room, use a mini air conditioner to reduce electricity consumption.
3. Close the door when using the air conditioner: If you leave the door open while 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.
4. Clean the air conditioner regularly: Just storing the machine well is not enough, to keep the machine running well, you need to regularly clean it thoroughly. Simply cleaning the dust accumulated in the filter can reduce the machine's operating power by up to 15%, helping to save a lot of electricity.
Regular maintenance of air conditioners
5. Check the ducts: Ensure that the refrigerant ducts are properly positioned and regularly cleaned. Sometimes, dust adheres to the ducts or leaks occur, which can affect the cooling system of the machine, leading to significant energy consumption.
6. Rearrange furniture to not obstruct airflow: Although air conditioners have airflow panels to direct cool air where needed, it's best to tidy up furniture to avoid obstructing airflow. This way, you'll feel cooler faster and consume less energy.
Rearrange furniture to not obstruct airflow
7. Set room temperature at 29°C: 29°C is the ideal temperature for your air conditioner to operate optimally, without consuming too much energy while maintaining a comfortable and suitable temperature (due to minimal temperature difference between room and outside). Lowering the temperature by another 2°C can increase your air conditioner's energy consumption by over 40%.
8. Avoid direct sunlight into the room: Minimize heat exchange with the outside when using the air conditioner. Sunlight can increase the room temperature, causing the air conditioner to work harder.
9. Don't turn off the air conditioner if you'll be out for a while: It's best to increase the air conditioner temperature to around 32°C and close all windows and blinds. Keeping the room tightly closed prevents sunlight from raising the room temperature too high. When you return, you may feel hot for a few minutes, but the heat dissipation is not significant enough to require the air conditioner to cool the room from scratch.
Completely turn off the air conditioner if you'll be out for a long time
10. Use a fan in conjunction with the air conditioner: While we use air conditioners for cooling, using a fan helps circulate cool air in the room, meaning you don't need to lower the temperature too much, resulting in less energy consumption. Additionally, fans consume less electricity than air conditioners, so combining both devices will save you a lot of energy.
