The low energy consumption of air conditioning begins from the moment of purchase, according to experts.
January has just begun and we are about to enter the middle of the year. summerso temperatures will start to feel increasingly hotter. Health experts always recommend staying hydrated, wearing light, fresh clothing, and staying away from the sun’s rays as much as possible to avoid sunstroke and discomforts typical of this climate.
For those who work from home or spend a lot of time in a closed environmenthigh-power fans are usually used or the use of air-conditioning. However, the latter consumes a lot of energy, which can impact the electricity bill at the end of the month. The Association of Electric Energy Distributors of Argentina (ADEERA) launched a series of recommendations to take care of your pocket in this regard.
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How to save on energy consumption
To prevent users from paying very high rates and causing tensions in the electrical network, the agency recalled that, in order not to consume too much energy, it is advisable to use the air conditioning between 24 and 26 degreessince each point that moves away from that strip increases consumption by 8% during the home, according to the entity. Furthermore, it is advisable to turn them off in unoccupied environments and complement them with fans can make them more efficient.
On the other hand, they ensure that using two high-consumption appliances at the same time It can be harmful, not only for electricity consumption but also for energy overload. For example, it is advisable not to connect in tune the washing machine or the iron and the air conditioning. In addition, it is recommended to clean the filters every 6 months so that the air equipment does not consume extra energy to function correctly.
Finally, it is always advisable to look for air conditioners that are already configured to consume less electrical energy. That information is usually found in what is known as “Energy Efficiency Label“, which are mandatory, very easy to see, are always in the form of a sticker and have a colored bar in a ladder with letters in alphabetical order, where each step represents a level of efficiency: the most efficient performance is represented by the green color and the letter A (some appliances incorporated the A+, A++ and A+++ categories) and the least efficient one, therefore red color and the letter G.
Source: Ambito
