There are many nuances that come in when you open your split system air conditioning for the day. It’s not just a matter of picking up the remote and clicking on a button. How you run your aircon affects your electricity and the life span of your unit.

Keeping home cooling and heating expenditures low doesn’t have to be difficult, nor does it have to entail enduring excessively hot or cold conditions. Adopting a few excellent home air conditioning practices is all it takes to run your air conditioner properly.

KEEP THE TEMPERATURE AT A CERTAIN LEVEL

In an Australian household, it is almost a normal scene to see the aircon on during the whole day, may it be summer or winter. This is probably because people find it more cost-effective to keep their house at a certain temperature so the unit does not need to exert extra effort to make your home cooler or warmer. 

Is it true that if you set the thermostat to 18°C (64.5°F), the air conditioner would chill the room faster than if you set it to 25°C (77°F)? No. The thermostat simply measures the temperature of the air within the room and turns off the compressor when it reaches the appropriate temperature. This implies that if the temperature is set lower, the compressor will work longer and use more power than if the temperature is set higher. For example, if the temperature is set to 18°C (64.5°F), the compressor will work longer and use more electricity than if the temperature is set to 25°C. (77°F). Because the compressor is working at the same power or wattage, it will take less time for the air to reach 25°C (77°F) than 18°C (64.5°F).

SHUT OFF UNUSED ROOMS

If, however, a room does not need to be kept at a cosy temperature all the time, shut off the unit in there but remember to also make sure that the cool or warm stays inside the room so the unit would cool/warm it up again without exerting so much power.

PROPERTY INSULATION

If you have a newly constructed home or a structure with excellent levels of insulation, you will notice a significant reduction in your air conditioning operating expenses. This is because the air in your home will stay at the desired temperature for longer, reducing the need for climate control. Air conditioning is often more expensive to run in properties with inadequate insulation. This is because the temperature outside has a greater impact on the air in your property; if it’s hot outside, your property will warm up faster, and if it’s cold outside, it will cool down faster.

CONCLUSION

Now that you know all these, you can run your split system aircon more efficiently without breaking it, or the bank. These little nuances might not be apparent at first but they will surely keep your energy prices lower. Another important thing to note is maintenance – your unit should always be in tip-top shape so it could serve you well. Freeze Zone Air Conditioning could help you with that! You could talk to their team of experts to provide you with a service that suits your budget. Enquire with them now!