In the scorching summer, you can’t sleep well if you don’t turn on the air conditioner at night. It can be said that “the air conditioner gives life,” but an air conditioner may consume a lot of bills every month. Therefore, many people will turn on the dehumidification mode, sleep mode, etc., to save electricity and save electricity. Today, we will discuss methods of turning on the air conditioner that can increase electricity consumption and how to reduce electricity bills while using the AC
So How Can We Reduce Electricity Bills While Using The AC?
Below are the home air conditioner operation methods and habits you should avoid to lower electricity costs.
1. Choose to Buy Air Conditioners With High Energy Efficiency Ratings
When we buy an air conditioner, in addition to factors such as “The brand,” number of horsepowers, and price, the air conditioner’s energy efficiency is also one of the major parameters. The five energy efficiency ratings for air conditioners are 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The lower the energy efficiency, the more electricity you save.
The energy efficiency ratio and energy efficiency are just the opposite. The higher the energy efficiency ratio, the more electricity you save. Therefore, from the perspective of environmental protection and power saving, you must buy an air conditioner with a high energy efficiency rating. Still, a high energy efficiency rating means the materials used are quality. And good materials mean that the price will be high. Choose a low energy efficiency class.
Previously, according to the national standard GB21455, the annual power consumption of level 1 energy-efficiency air conditioners was 354 degrees, and that of level 5 energy-efficiency air conditioners was 588 degrees, with a difference of 234 degrees. If the air conditioner lives ten years, this would amount to a huge electricity consumption.
In the long run, buying an air conditioner with the energy efficiency of level 1 or a lower level than level 5 is more cost-effective. Don’t suffer significant losses because you are craving petty gains.
Not only that, the products of level 1 and the new level of energy efficiency are all DC inverter designs. By contrast, most air conditioners with level 3 energy efficiency only have inverter compressors. In actual use, the comfort of level 1 energy efficiency is far better than that of The three-level energy-efficient air conditioner because its temperature control is more stable and precise; you don’t have to worry about the temperature fluctuating from high to low when turned on at night.
2. Select An Appropriate temperature, And Do Not Switch the Air Conditioner On/Off Too Frequently
According to statistics, about 20% of electricity can be saved in sleep mode. In addition, the dehumidification mode is to reduce the indoor temperature by reducing the air humidity.
When it is rainy, and the room temperature is lower than 30°C, you can use the dehumidification mode, which can cool down better and save some electricity.
However, it should be noted that the dehumidification mode is not recommended for long-term use.
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When Using Your AC in Sleep Mode, pay attention to the following points:
- The initial temperature should not be too high: if the temperature is set too high, people may be woken up by the heat when the sleep mode is running. It is recommended to set the temperature at 24-25°C.
- The activation time should not be too early: the sleep mode runs for 8 hours. It is best to turn it on half an hour before sleep to prevent the heat from waking people up due to premature stops.
- Running the sleep mode immediately after the air conditioner is turned on is not advisable.
At the same time, the popular belief is that the air conditioner at 26°C is the most energy-efficient. In fact, the most appropriate thing to do is that it is best to keep the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors at 8 to 10°C.
Also, it is not necessary to set the air conditioner at 26°C. In addition, changing the air outlet angle of the air conditioner to blow upwards can quickly cool the whole house with the help of the downward flow of cold air.
Don’t Switch Off And ON The AC If You Want To Conserve Power
In addition, we should not switch on and off the air conditioner frequently when using the air conditioner because frequent and repeated turns will often consume more power. If you go out or feel cold, increasing the air conditioner’s temperature by a few degrees is recommended to keep the room temperature warm instead of switching frequently on the air conditioner off and on.
3. Use and Maintenance: – Regular Cleaning of the Air Conditioner
This is a common topic. The air conditioner will accumulate dust after being used for a long time. If you choose not to clean the air conditioner for a long time, it will not only affect the cooling effect but also cause unavoidable damage to the human body.
There are health hazards associated with air conditioners that are not serviced regularly. However, I don’t recommend doing it yourself for the deep cleaning and maintenance of the air conditioner’s interior. It would be safer to find a professional to handle it so as not to cause more severe problems.
In addition, in daily use, regular replacement of the air conditioner’s filter and cleaning the air inlet and outlet are also the key to keeping the air conditioner clean and healthy.
Of course, in addition to the above points, it is also recommended that you do not turn on the air conditioner as soon as you enter the room. Adjusting your body temperature to a normal level before turning on the air conditioner is best. And when purchasing an air conditioner, you must look for a top brand. While the quality is guaranteed, it is also safer and more energy-efficient.
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