Tips to get the maximum cooling from your AC this summer, without guzzling power
The article is attributed to Mr. Santosh Salian, Product Group Head-Air Conditioner – Godrej Appliances.
With temperatures soaring higher, several Indian cities have been witnessing harsher summers by the year. In this scorching heat, whether you come home from a long office day or you are working from home, you require a conducive environment that beats the heat to make you feel comfortable and productive.
With the onset of peak summer, we must be careful about using the right Air Conditioner and provide special attention towards its efficiency as well. A little care and maintenance can help your AC perform to the best of its ability while saving on energy bills and keep your summer – comfortable. Listed below are some easy steps for you to take care of your Air Conditioner, so it continues to give you powerful cooling through the harsh summer, while also ensuring efficiency in energy usage.
- To begin with, it is highly advisable to have a preventive maintenance service done for your AC, just before the onset of summer. This will help your AC perform at its best and ensure that you are not left stranded with a non-functioning AC in peak summer.
- Ensure the air filter of your AC is clean so that maximum cooling capacity and efficiency is ensured. Avoid dusting the room when the air-conditioner is switched on during peak usage, the filter should be inspected once a week to make sure that it is not clogged with dust or fiber. Cleaning the filter is easy and here is an easy video guide to help you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40tLimZW7zY
- Ensure the surrounding area of the air conditioner’s outdoor unit is clean and do not let any dirt deposit on it. The dust and dirt block airflow and force your system to work harder, shortening its lifespan while harming its efficiency.
- Keep your air conditioners at an ideal temperature of 24-26-degree Celsius depending on your comfort, for the right balance of cooling and energy saving. It is important to note that you can consume up to 3-5% less energy for each degree air conditioner is set above 22℃.
- It is recommended to use the sleep / timer function at night.
- Use a ceiling fan, intermittently, to spread cooling evenly and push the hot air below, this way the air conditioner’s outdoor unit will have to exert less pressure and cooling may be done smoothly.
- Block out the sun with heavy drapes or blackout curtains. This will help tokeep direct sun rays away and naturally make the room feel slightly cooler especially during afternoon.
- Do not operate the Air Conditioners with windows or door left open. The room should be properly insulated/ sealed around doors, windows etc.
- Last but not the least, remember to use an eco-friendly AC that uses eco-friendly refrigerants such as R290 or R32, which provide zero Ozone depletion and have low global warming potential.
So, go ahead, take the necessary measures to get the most out of your AC and beat the summer heat.
