What Is The Best Way To Use The Air Conditioner?

Do you know what the ideal temperature is to set your air conditioner to? When it comes to air conditioner costs, proper maintenance can make a big difference.

Think of replacing the filters and the correct adjustment of the device by a professional. Even simply setting a fixed temperature can affect costs.

What is the best temperature to set your air conditioner to?

• The ideal temperature for a bedroom during a heat wave is between 25 and 26 °C. This way you prevent too large a temperature transition if you go to a room without air conditioning.
• The difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures should not exceed 5 °C. To be sure of this, a sensor for measuring the temperature should be placed both indoors and outdoors, in direct sunlight.

• Also try to save energy by not turning the device on the highest setting. This may make the air conditioner less powerful, but it will reduce your energy bill.

In our Dutch climate it will not often happen that the air conditioning has to be on  24 hours a day. It is also better not to do this, because:

• it’s not good for your health.
• your energy bill is significantly higher.
• your living environment is also not optimal.

Responsible use of the air conditioner

If you absolutely want to use the air conditioner, try to do it responsibly too. As a guideline it is recommended not to set the air conditioner  below 25.5°C. In this way, the energy in your home is optimized. Don’t forget to check that all windows and doors are closed.

Most people keep turning the air conditioner’s temperature down because they think that’s how the room cools down so quickly. However, this is not a good idea. It only results in higher energy consumption.

Try to be patient and don’t turn the air conditioning down too quickly. Your body just needs time to get used to the lower temperature, that’s all. It is fine for your body if the thermostat is slightly higher. You can still clearly feel the difference in temperature when you enter the cooled room.

How can you keep the costs of your air conditioner low?

Using an air conditioner can give you more comfort. On the other hand, it can also be a high cost item if you don’t handle it wisely.

If you want to reduce your electricity bill, it is recommended to opt for an air conditioner that can be programmed so that it runs less during the day when you are not at home.

If you belong to the category of people who cannot sleep without using an air conditioner, you can set it so that the temperature is lower at night than during the day.

It is important to know that sleeping with the air conditioner on is not good for your health. Is it possible to sleep without the air conditioner on, this is better.

Use your air conditioner consciously

In our own Netherlands it is absolutely not necessary to have the air conditioning on all day. If it cools down in the evening, just open a window. The use of a ceiling fan can also ensure that you can set the air conditioner 5°C higher.

Try to keep the heat outside. Use household appliances such as:

• a dishwasher
• washing machine
• Dryer

Try to use the air conditioner wisely. Your health, your wallet and your living environment will thank you!