Several tips to save you money when you use your air conditioner
-Reduce dishwashing, using your stove until evening on a hot days.-Try not to use a dehumidifier while the air conditioner is operating. The dehumidifier will increase the cooling load and makes the air conditioner to work harder.-Clean you indoor and outdoor AC/Heating coils constantly to avoid dirt build up. The air conditioner requires more power to perform when coil is fill with dirt and dust.-Try to keep your windows and door close during hot season to avoid unwanted heat and humidity. If necessary, ventilate by opening the window at night.-Set your thermostat between 72°F~78°F. Your energy consumption will increase by 8% for every degree below 78°Fl -Make sure the refrigerant charge is not overcharge or undercharge.Room Air Conditioning Units
-Don’t place electronic or lamps near your thermostat because the thermostat can sense the heat from these appliances and can cause the air conditioner to use more power then necessary.
-Set the fan speed on high when humidity day, and set the fan speed low for more comfort when the humidity is high. The low speed can cool your home better on a humidity day and remove the moisture from the air.-Set your air conditioner’s thermostat as high as possible in the summer. Your overall cooling bill will be lower if there is less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures. Try not to set your thermostat at a slighter setting than normal because that requires longer cooling time which is unnecessary expense.
Lastly, proper maintenance on your air conditioner will also save your energy. Here are several tips below.-when you start using your air conditioner at the start of the cooling season, inspect the seal and make sure your air conditioner and the window frame are in contact with the unit’s metal case. Moisture can damage the seal and cool air can escape from your house. -Check your filter every months and make sure they are clean. A nice filter can reduce the energy consumption by 5% to 15%.-Cover the air conditioner or store it during winter season.