REFRIGERATORS & FREEZERS
June 21, 2024HEATERS
June 21, 2024
- Always buy air conditioner with an energy efficiency label (Energy Guide).
- The more stars the better.
- It is energy efficient to size your air-conditioner according to the size of and use of the space you are cooling. Consult the experts.
- It is energy efficient to properly regulate the temperature in your room/office, do not overcool the space.
- By locating your AC units on the north and south sides or the best shaded side of your building you cut down on your bills.
- Its is not energy efficient to cool unoccupied rooms.
- By switching the air conditioner off when leaving the room for more than 10 minutes you save lots of energy.
- For your air conditioner to work more efficiently, you should avoid placing objects in front of the unit, it blocks vents and reduces the unit’s ability to properly exhaust air.
- A ceiling fan or standing fan uses about 10% of the energy and the air conditioner utilizes.
- Regularly service your air conditioners at least twice a year, replace filters where needed. This keeps them clean and efficient.
- Open doors and windows to refresh the room before switching on the air conditioner.
- Replace air conditioners that are very old with new and more efficient ones.
- Shade or tint your window from outside against direct sun light and heat
- Keep windows and doors shut while using air conditioner.
- Don’t set the temperature of you’re A/C below 25o Celsius – it is healthier for you, your electricity costs and the environment!
- Louvre windows are not the best for air-conditioned rooms because of gaps between the blades.
- However, if you use louvre windows keep them firmly closed.
