Mistakes when turning off the air conditioner that waste electricity are a common concern, especially during the hot summer months. Below are the most common air conditioning mistakes to avoid so that they do not affect your health or your household running costs, including both electricity bills and equipment operating costs.
Turning off the air conditioner as soon as the room is cool
Many people switch off the air conditioner as soon as the room is cool enough and turn it back on when it gets hot, hoping to save electricity. However, this backfires, because an air conditioner uses a lot of power when it starts up. So instead of setting it to 16 degrees C to cool the room down quickly and then switching it off after a few minutes, keep it steady at around 25 degrees C for a longer period, and only turn it off once you no longer need it.
Avoid switching the air conditioner on and off repeatedly
Turning off the air conditioner with the remote control only
Most of us turn off the air conditioner with the remote control. However, this leaves the unit in standby mode, where it still consumes about as much electricity as a 15W light bulb.
In addition, if your home’s power supply is unstable, switching off temporarily with the remote can be unsafe, as it carries a risk of short circuits or electrical fires. This method should therefore only be used to switch off the air conditioner temporarily when you are leaving home for a short time. So what is the correct way to turn it off?
According to electrical engineers, the correct way is to turn off the air conditioner with the remote control first, then switch off the circuit breaker to shut the unit down completely. This maximises your electricity savings while keeping your household equipment safe and extending its service life.
Turn off the air conditioner with the remote first, then switch off the circuit breaker to shut it down completely
These are the most common mistakes people make when turning off their air conditioners. Keep them in mind to use your air conditioner efficiently and save electricity for yourself and your family.
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