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The best tricks to keep your air conditioner in good condition

by TM Maria Be a king in your own kingdom

When summer comes, the air conditioning becomes an essential equipment in our homes. However, sometimes we do not take care of it properly or we make a bad use of its functions, which implies an inefficient use and an excessive consumption of energy. If you want to get the most out of it, just follow nationalairwarehouse.com and some small guidelines to achieve greater efficiency.

Making the most of the advantages offered by refrigeration systems depends on the type of equipment purchased, so you must find the most suitable equipment for your personal needs. Depending on the type of house, the number of people residing in it or the presence of people such as the elderly and children, the climate of each region, etc. There will be teams that respond better or worse.

The care of the equipment is an important element that we cannot ignore, given that, if not, it will cause different inefficiencies. The equipment filters must be kept in good condition, since they are the part that accumulates the most dirt and where most of the faults usually take place. In the event that the accumulated dirt becomes considerable, the air conditioning will stop working properly. Although to clean the filters it will be enough to lift the protective cover and pass a wet cloth to remove the layer of accumulated dust, we can always choose to contract with the services of a professional in the sector.

On the other hand, an aspect that we cannot ignore when making use of the equipment is the energy consumption that implies. It is necessary to establish guidelines related to hours of use. A very common mistake is to connect the refrigeration from the first hours of the morning. However, the most usual thing is that it is not necessary until noon.

Likewise, another fundamental aspect that can bring real headaches is the correct temperature at which the thermostat must be placed. In this sense, it is important to bear in mind that the goal of air conditioning is to enjoy a temperature of adequate comfort. In this way, the most neutral temperatures are between 20 and 25 degrees.

Tips and tricks to save with Air Conditioning

With a responsible consumption and a correct use of the system, you can save up to 30% on the cost of air conditioning, without spending heat. Follow these instructions:

  • ·        During installation, do not look only at the static. Both the internal unit and the external unit must be located in the part of the house (or the room) where they least of the sun.
  • ·        If there is nobody in the room turn off the air conditioning, or activate the saving mode.
  • ·        The ideal temperature varies between 22 and 25 degrees, depending on people. In summer, in areas of high heat it is not advisable to lower it by 25 degrees, because it is not good for the body that there is much difference with respect to the outside.
  • ·        The more humidity there is, the more you have to lower the temperature. In equipment with humidity control, it must be maintained between 40 and 60% with respect to air.
  • ·        Each degree that you lower the temperature supposes an 8% more in the invoice of the light.
  • ·        It is important that the air conditioning system is clean, especially the filters. If they do not filter well, it will consume more. Clean the filters at least once a month.
  • ·        If the air conditioning does not have a thermostat or is very basic, try installing a more advanced one with programming according to the hours of the day, night mode, etc.
  • ·        Setting a lower temperature than you want will not make the room cool down faster, but it will consume more. Program always the correct temperature.


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