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The average electricity price has recently been adjusted, increasing by an additional 8.36% since March 20. This coincides with the peak of hot weather, causing a significant surge in many families' electricity bills.
1. Navigating Rising Electricity Costs: Smart Ways to Use Air Conditioning
The average electricity price has recently been adjusted, increasing by an additional 8.36% since March 20. This coincides with the peak of hot weather, causing a significant surge in many families' electricity bills.
So, on these peak hot days like today, how do you use air conditioning to keep the room cool and save electricity at the same time? Here are some small tips that can help you cool the room and save electricity effectively.
Choose the 'dry' mode
Dr. Tran Van Thinh, Department of Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Hanoi University of Technology, suggests that when operating in cool mode, the air conditioner takes heat from inside the room to push it out to the hot unit outside, helping to reduce the temperature and cool the air in the room, so power consumption is relatively high.
In 'dry' mode, the air conditioner extracts moisture, providing fresher and drier air, consuming less power compared to the cooling mode. Simple adjustments can reduce the power consumption by up to 10 times, minimizing heat shocks.
Avoid setting the temperature too low
As the outdoor temperature increases by 1 degree Celsius, the air conditioner's power consumption will rise by 1.5 to 3%, depending on the unit and usage. To save electricity, maintain the temperature between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius. A reasonable temperature difference of 10 to 12 degrees Celsius between the air conditioner and outdoor temperature is ideal for energy consumption. Lowering the temperature excessively doesn't cool the room faster but only increases power consumption, harms the unit, and doesn't ensure health.
Don't run the air conditioner 24/7
Running the air conditioner continuously, even on the hottest days, is not advisable. Continuous use can harm your health due to poor air circulation and reduced room humidity. Turn off the air conditioner and use a fan during less hot periods in the day. This helps improve room ventilation and significantly saves energy. Combining it with a floor fan and placing a cool water basin enhances efficiency by promoting air circulation.
Avoid excessively cold temperatures at night
While sleeping, we don't need the temperature to be as cold as when awake. Adjust the air conditioner to a moderate temperature of 26-28 degrees about 1-2 hours before bedtime. This reduces the air conditioner's activity and consumes less electricity.
Nếu chỉ bảo quản máy tốt thôi thì chưa đủ, để máy hoạt động tốt, bạn cần phải định kì lau chùi máy thật sạch. Chỉ cần lau dọn sạch sẽ bụi bẩn tích trong bộ lọc, có thể giảm đến 15% công suất hoạt động của máy, giúp tiết kiệm một lượng điện rất lớn, bạn cũng nên lưu ý chọn những đơn vị bảo hành hoặc có dịch vụ vệ sinh máy lạnh tốt và chu đáo.
