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Many people think that using the 'Dry' mode of air conditioning saves more electricity, but according to appliance experts, it's not the case.
1. Saving electricity on air conditioning with 'Dry' mode: Common misconception
Many people believe that using the 'Dry' mode of air conditioning saves more electricity, but according to appliance experts, it's not the case.
According to experts at Mytour, switching from 'Cool' to 'Dry' mode hoping to save electricity is a practice followed by many.
It's known that the 'Cool' mode lowers room temperature for cooling purposes and maintains stability, whereas the 'Dry' mode only performs the function of dehumidification, maintaining the current room temperature without cooling. Therefore, the 'Dry' mode is indeed somewhat more energy efficient.
Furthermore, switching to 'Dry' mode may also feel slightly cooler as the room's humidity decreases, aiding faster evaporation of sweat and rapid body heat dissipation.
However, due to the typically dry environment of air-conditioned rooms, it's advisable to only use the 'Dry' mode when the room humidity is excessively high, such as on rainy days. In low-humidity environments, 'Dry' mode should be avoided as it can dry out the skin, leading to cracked lips and hands, especially on hot, dry days.
According to appliance experts, utilizing the 'Dry' mode on air conditioners actually saves more electricity compared to using the 'Cool' mode. However, its cooling effect is minimal when the outdoor temperature is very high.
Switching to 'Dry' mode, the air conditioner removes moisture from the room, providing fresher and drier air, consuming less energy. Nevertheless, this mode only saves a portion of energy, not to the extent of being a miraculous tenfold energy saver as some may think.
Therefore, to use your air conditioner most efficiently, check the room's humidity before use. On hot and humid days, using the 'Dry' mode is advisable. In dry and hot weather conditions, the best choice is 'Cool' mode.
One more small note is to flexibly use the various modes on your air conditioner according to their designated functions in the manufacturer's user manual. Regularly clean your air conditioner to ensure stable operation and energy savings. When sleeping, use the Sleep mode as it promotes comfortable sleep while avoiding excessive energy consumption.
