The temperature in Australia can easily hit 30°C during the long summers. Thanks to air conditioning, you can retreat to a cool home.
There’s a downside, though. As your AC unit works hard to quench the heat, your electric bill could spike.
Now, there are simple and effective ways to cool down your home without using your AC much.
Turn the AC off at night
You can keep your air conditioning on during the day and off at night. Take advantage as the evening air is naturally cooler.
Just open the windows or doors and let the gentle breeze cool things down. You can still enjoy some nocturnal energy savings and comfort.
Set the thermostats
When it comes to reducing your AC bill and energy consumption, every degree matters.
Setting your thermostat between 22°C and 24°C is one of the most energy-efficient ways to save. An AC unit set 1 degree warmer can cut costs by up to 10%. You’re saving on your energy bill for every degree of cooling you can do without.
Note: Do not set the thermostat less than 8 degrees below the outdoor temperature.
Consider a thermostat with a built-in timer to maximise your energy bill reduction. This way, the hours of operation are automatically set for maximum energy efficiency.
Get shady
Whenever you can get shade, take it for it will make your home stay cooler. You can’t turn down the sun, but you can turn down the heat with some shade.
Keep curtains, blinds, drapes, and awnings drawn and closed to get shady. For windows facing the sun, have a light-coloured backings for curtains and blinds as they also deflect heat.
Tinted windows can also stop some of the sun’s heat from coming in.
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Turn off heat-emitting appliances
Your home appliances — television, lamp, oven, stove, etc. — emit heat, forcing your AC unit to work harder. If not in use, unplug or turn them off.
Make a salad or any meal that doesn’t require cooking at all, or try to cook outside, perfect for summer.
Keep costs down with AC maintenance
To maintain maximum efficiency, keep your AC unit regularly maintained, and make sure the filter is cleaned or replaced. A dirty filter means higher energy costs as your AC works harder.
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