Every time it's hot, air conditioners operate almost all day in many families. However, many people complain that the room is never cool or the electricity bill increases sharply even though they don't use too much.
It is worth mentioning that many people only turn on Cool mode and leave it all night without knowing that they are using it incorrectly. According to recommendations from energy experts, if you want air conditioning to be both cool and save electricity, users need to combine the correct mode and temperature instead of just cooling down very low.
Below are tips for using air conditioners to help the room cool down quickly while still reducing significant power consumption.
1. Do not lower the temperature too low from the beginning
Many people just turned on the air conditioner and adjusted it down to 16 to 18 degrees because they wanted to cool down quickly. But this method forces the machine to operate at high power continuously, which is both electricity-consuming and easily causes the body to have heat shock.
The appropriate temperature should be maintained at about 26 to 28 degrees combined with a light fan.
2. Use Dry mode when the weather is humid
It is not always necessary to turn on Cool. On days with high humidity but not too hot, the Dry mode helps to absorb moisture and create a more comfortable feeling while consuming significantly less power.
This is also a mode recommended by many experts at night or on humid days.
3. Turn on more fans to make the cold spread faster
Combining an electric fan with an air conditioner helps cold air distribute evenly throughout the room. Thanks to that, you do not need to lower the temperature too low while the room still cools down quickly.
4. Close doors but still need airy rooms
Many families turn on the air conditioner all day in completely closed rooms. This can easily make the air stuffy and uncomfortable. Occasionally, you should open the door for a few minutes to exchange air.
5. Periodic net cleaning
Dust filters make the air conditioner cool less and consume more electricity. Just need to clean it periodically every few weeks, the machine will run smoother and cooler significantly.
6. Do not turn on and off the air conditioner continuously
Many people think that continuously turning on and off will save electricity, but in fact, each time the machine is started, it consumes more electricity. If you only go out for a short time, you should not turn off the air conditioner continuously.
Using air conditioning properly is both economical and good for health
Air conditioning not only cools down but also directly affects health and monthly electricity bills. Just change a few small habits, you can keep the room cool and comfortable without worrying about electricity bills skyrocketing.
Sometimes, not being cooler is better.
