Air Conditioning System gives you much-needed comfort in scorching summer. More specifically air conditioning systems help to maintain room temperature at the optimum level. They also help remove the airborne particles and humidity from the room.
The energy efficiency of Air Conditioning Systems basically depends on the following factors:
Selecting the AC according to the room size:
It is very much important to buy an AC whose capacity is just right to provide the best cooling possible at a reasonable cost for the room. If you buy an AC whose cooling capacity is lower than what is required, it will consume more electricity. Also, if you buy an AC with a higher capacity than what is required, it will be a loss to you. So the key here is choosing the right tonnage according to the requirement or as per the size of the room.
Temperature of Air Conditioner:
People usually keep the AC temperature down to 20 or 21 degrees. The goal of having an AC is to keep you comfortable and not to feel cold. You don’t want your room to be ice cold; you want it to be comfortable.
The temperature that is set in your air conditioner significantly impacts the electricity consumption of your AC. The higher the temperature you set, the lower is the electricity consumption. We have seen that 25°C is an ideal temperature for both cooling comfort and electricity saving. If the AC temperature is set below 25°C, it will consume more electricity.
Avoiding Metal Furniture
Also, avoid using furniture made up of metals as they extract the 30% cooling of the room which means AC will run for a longer time to cool the room and so the electricity consumption will be high. Either you should cover the metal furniture or they should be kept in a different room.
AC Maintenance
The next important thing to take into consideration is maintenance. Simple maintenance can help you to save your electricity bill and extend the life of your AC while you stay comfortable in hot summers.
You can call the service engineer and get the maintenance scheduled every once or twice a year. Air filters should be checked and cleaned for any dirt and dust particles every month. If the maintenance is done properly, your AC will work more efficiently.
So, these are the basic techniques that can be followed to make the air conditioners energy efficient. This will not only save your money but also help in reducing the environmental pollution.
