1. Adjust the room temperature properly, don’t turn it on and off repeatedly
Many people, after being in the heat, have the habit of setting the air conditioner to the fastest cooling mode or at a very low temperature to quickly enjoy a cool environment. However, this causes the air conditioner to work at full capacity, consuming a lot of energy to maintain the low temperature for a long time.
Remember, every time you lower the temperature by 5°C, the air conditioner uses an additional 40% of energy. Also, overly low temperatures can negatively affect your health.
To save electricity, during the day, set the air conditioner to a temperature between 23-25°C and at night between 25-28°C. These are optimal temperature settings for the air conditioner to work efficiently, consuming less electricity while still maintaining a comfortable temperature.
Moreover, to save energy, avoid turning the air conditioner on and off repeatedly. Many people think they can save energy by turning the air conditioner off once the room is cool and switching it on again when it gets hot. However, this wastes more energy because the air conditioner needs to restart every time, which also shortens its lifespan.
2. Use the Cool mode, never switch to Dry mode
Many people suggest setting the air conditioner to Dry mode (the water droplet symbol) instead of Cool mode to save electricity. However, experts recommend using Cool mode during extremely hot days to cool the room effectively.
The Cool mode is designed to lower the temperature and maintain it for an extended period while also reducing humidity in the room. On the other hand, Dry mode focuses on removing humidity but doesn’t lower the room temperature effectively, especially during hot days when the temperature exceeds 40°C. Dry mode will make the room feel dry and uncomfortable rather than cool.
3. Set the fan to automatic mode
Many people tend to adjust the fan to blow in a specific direction to get more cold air, but this results in wastage.
Therefore, you should set the fan to automatic mode. This will distribute the air evenly, helping to save energy since the fan’s automatic blowing power consumes less electricity than other settings.
4. Close the room doors and windows
When using the air conditioner, if the doors and windows are open, cool air will escape, and the outside temperature will affect the room’s temperature. This will cause the air conditioner to work harder and consume more electricity. To save electricity, always close the doors and windows when using the air conditioner to prevent heat from escaping.
Also, try to block sunlight from entering the room when using the air conditioner. Sunlight can increase the room’s temperature, making the air conditioner work harder. Conversely, closing the room’s windows with curtains can block sunlight and prevent the room’s temperature from rising. This keeps the room cool and saves electricity.
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