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To maximize electricity savings when using an air conditioner, the HVAC technician reveals a little trick to save up to 10% on electricity, and that's the power of the Dry button (water drop symbol) on the air conditioner control panel.
1. HVAC technician reveals 'little trick' to save up to 10% on electricity.
To maximize electricity savings when using air conditioners, the HVAC technician reveals a little trick to save up to 10% on electricity, and that's the power of the Dry button (water drop symbol) on the air conditioner control panel.
Switch to using the 'power' mode Dry (water drop icon)
First, switch from the 'Cool' mode (with the icon on the screen being a snowflake) to the Dry mode (water drop icon on the control panel screen). Simply doing this will reduce the electricity consumption of the air conditioner by many times, limiting heat shock because the room temperature will not be too low at 23 degrees Celsius and will not fluctuate much with the outside temperature.
In fact, the two modes Cool and Dry have different functions serving different purposes. While Cool mode helps reduce the room temperature to cool and maintain that temperature stable, Dry mode only performs the function of dehumidification, maintaining the current room temperature without the ability to cool. Therefore, Dry mode is really more economical.
And when switching to Dry mode, you may also feel slightly cooler as the humidity in the room is lowered, causing sweat to evaporate faster, helping the body dissipate heat quickly, and this effectiveness can only be felt on cool days, not too hot.
When should you use Dry mode?
Since the room environment is already prone to dry our skin, Dry mode should only be used when the humidity in the room is too high, such as rainy days (the appropriate humidity is from 60% to 70%). Low humidity places should never use Dry mode as it can dry out the skin, causing cracked lips and hands and feet. Especially on hot, dry days.
Should use air conditioning in combination with electric fan
Combining the use of an electric fan with an air conditioner will increase cooling efficiency and save more electricity. Image source: Internet
Combining both air conditioning and electric fan may seem like doubling your electricity consumption. However, in reality, it's one of the surprisingly effective and simple methods to both cool down a room and save on electricity. When used together, the electric fan helps circulate the cold air throughout the room, making the cooling process faster and more comfortable. However, it's advisable to only use the ceiling fan for the first 15-20 minutes after starting the air conditioning, as it becomes less effective and consumes more electricity once the room is already cool. Also, remember to utilize the various modes on the air conditioner according to their designated functions in the user manual, and regularly maintain the air conditioner to ensure its efficient and energy-saving operation. For instance, when going to sleep, opt for the Sleep mode as it not only promotes comfortable sleep but also prevents excessive energy consumption.
