How to increase the energy efficiency of your air conditioner

Install the air conditioner in the most appropriate place

The place you have chosen for the installation of the outdoor unit plays an essential role in your air conditioner efficiency. If possible, install the outdoor unit on a sheltered spot so that there is enough space for the air to circulate through it.

Recommended temperatures for heating and cooling

The temperature in the heating mode should be set at 19 to 24 degrees, while in the cooling mode it should be set at 23 to 26 degrees. Take into consideration the fact that air humidity is lower in the cooling mode, therefore, you will feel cool even at a higher temperature. You should check room temperature 30 minutes after turning the air conditioner on.

Decide when to turn your air conditioner on

When anticipating a particularly hot day, turn on the air conditioner before the room gets hot. The air conditioner operates more efficiently in the cooling mode when outdoor temperatures are lower. On extremely cold days, turn on the air conditioner in the heating mode as early as possible in order to achieve the thermal comfort you want as soon as possible. When the air conditioner reaches the set temperature, it is much easier to maintain it, thus achieving high energy efficiency at low running costs.

Close doors and windows

It is much easier to air condition a given room when its doors and windows are tightly closed, regardless of whether the air conditioner is in the cooling or heating operating mode. On warm sunny days, outdoor blinds are the most effective in preventing the heat from coming in through the windows. Curtains can also help maintain or increase the efficiency of your air conditioner – you should close them on hot summer days and cold winter nights.

Uniform temperature in the room

Air conditioner louvers should be angled upwards while cooling. In this way cold air drops and you get uniform temperature throughout the room. For heating, point the louvers downwards, so that the warm air flow would fall and rise afterwards. This will help increase the efficiency of the air conditioner because evenly distributed room temperature uses less power for maintaining.

Clean the air conditioner filters regularly

Energy efficiency and running costs depend directly on the way you use your air conditioner. Regular cleaning of your air conditioner filters plays essential role in energy efficiency. Clean filters contribute to the seamless air flow whereas dirty ones make the air flow difficult. A regular preventive maintenance of your air conditioner is a guarantee for energy efficiency and a clean healthy environment.