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To save electricity in the scorching summer months, housewives can immediately refer to some tips for using the air conditioner below.
1. Just turned on the air conditioner along with the fan, many women thought it would consume a lot of electricity until they discovered the surprising truth.
To save electricity in the scorching summer months, housewives can immediately refer to some tips for using the air conditioner below.
Using air conditioning in conjunction with electric fans
Many families often have the habit of running electric fans loudly in the space where the air conditioner is being used. Running multiple cooling devices simultaneously may give you the feeling of consuming twice as much electricity. However, the reality is quite the opposite. This is actually one of the simple yet effective methods to cool the room while still saving electricity. When combined, the fan helps circulate cold air faster throughout the room. This means you don't need to set the air conditioner temperature too low, and the air conditioner doesn't need to run at full capacity to cool the room. As a result, your electricity bill will be lower. However, you should only use the ceiling fan for about 15-20 minutes at the beginning when starting the air conditioner, then turn off the fan if the room is already cold to avoid wasting electricity further.
Some other ways to save electricity with the air conditioner
1. Choose the appropriate capacity of the air conditioner for the room size
Selecting an air conditioner suitable for the room size is extremely important. A small capacity air conditioner will not be able to cool a large room, or it will always have to run at full capacity to cool the room. Consequently, the air conditioner will consume more electricity because it has to run continuously, and naturally, the electricity bill will skyrocket. Conversely, using a large capacity air conditioner for a small room will waste energy.
Therefore, when purchasing an air conditioner, seek advice from sales staff to make the most appropriate choice, helping to save electricity when in use, while also ensuring the durability and stability of the machine.
2. Seal all doors tightly
When using the air conditioner, if you leave the doors open, the cold air will escape, the outside temperature will affect the temperature inside the room, so the air conditioner will have to work harder and consume a lot of electricity. Therefore, when running the air conditioner in a room, avoid opening the door and instead close all windows, doors to keep the room temperature stable, avoiding waste.
3. Adjust the room temperature properly
Many people returning home from the scorching sun often have the habit of setting the air conditioner to quick cooling mode or a low temperature to enjoy a cool space as quickly as possible. However, this inadvertently causes your home air conditioner to run at full capacity and consume a lot of energy to cool and maintain a low temperature for a long time. Remember, a temperature from 25 to 28 degrees is suitable for the air conditioner to operate optimally, not consuming too much energy while still maintaining a moderate and suitable temperature.
4. Avoid frequently turning on/off the air conditioner
Many people think they can save electricity by turning on the air conditioner until the room is cool, then turning it off, turning on the fan to save energy, and turning it back on when the room gets hot again. However, this method consumes more energy because the air conditioner has to restart multiple times, running at full capacity will make the machine break down faster.
5. Avoid direct sunlight into the room
When designing a room, you should avoid heat exchange with the outside, especially on hot days when using the air conditioner. Because sunlight can increase the room temperature, the air conditioner will have to work harder to cool the room. Conversely, fully covering the room (with curtains) can block sunlight, prevent the room temperature from rising. In this way, the air conditioner will not have to run continuously and the energy consumption will not be too high.
6. Regularly maintain and clean the air conditioner
For the air conditioner to operate at its best, women should clean the machine thoroughly and regularly maintain it with professional technicians. Note that when cleaning at home, women only need to clean the dust accumulated in the filter. This can help reduce the operating capacity of the machine by up to 15%, saving a significant amount of electricity. In addition, any malfunction or problem during the operation of the air conditioner should be fixed immediately to ensure the machine runs well and saves more electricity.
