Amidst prolonged hot weather, the demand for air conditioners and electric fans in many families is increasing sharply, leading to increased worries about electricity bills. Mr. Tran Quang Tuan Anh - Director of a chain of electronics stores in Hanoi, points out how to choose and use cooling products economically and effectively.
Combining air conditioning with convection fans
When using air conditioning, you should turn on a convection fan or electric fan to distribute cold air evenly throughout the room. This way helps the space cool down faster without lowering the temperature too low, thereby reducing electricity consumption.
Do not turn on and off the air conditioner continuously
Many people have a habit of turning off the air conditioner when they feel cold enough and then turning it back on later, but this causes the machine to start many times and consume more power. Instead, you should maintain a stable temperature and use automatic mode.
Air conditioning should only be used at necessary times
Nighttime is the time when the demand for air conditioning increases the most. However, users should only turn it on for about 4 hours in the early evening. When the outdoor temperature is softer, they can switch to using fans to reduce electricity costs.
Regularly clean air conditioners to avoid power loss
Air conditioner dust or lack of maintenance will reduce cooling efficiency, causing the machine to operate at higher power. Periodic cleaning helps the device operate more stably and save more electricity.
Prioritize new generation fans with power saving capabilities
For electric fans, consumers should choose modern fans that can flexibly adjust wind speed according to ambient temperature to limit electricity waste.
Should choose fans using DC motors
According to Mr. Tuan Anh, fans using DC (one-way electricity) engines have much better electricity saving capacity than traditional fans. In addition, the device operates smoothly and is suitable for long-term use in the summer.
