The use of air conditioning intensifies in summer and more with heat wave in Argentina. With high temperatures, energy demand also rises generates energy concern and user pockets.
Given this scenario, doubts arise: is it better to turn off the air when you are not at home or have it to be left at low power? Energy experts believe, in general, in keeping it at a minimum power instead of turning it off and lighting it repeatedly.
This method allows to preserve a constant temperature without forcing the system to work at maximum capacity in each ignitionwhich could translate into greater energy consumption.
Upon turning it on again, the system must work in full capacity to reach the desired temperature. This increases energy expenditure, since the device must cool an environment that has already accumulated heat.
On the contrary, maintaining the air conditioning on low power maintains a stable climate, which prevents the system from starting from scratch the cooling process.
When should the air conditioner turn off and when to keep it on
The decision between extinguishing or leaving it on depends on the duration of the absence at home. If it is a few hourskeeping it working at a low level can be more convenient in terms of energy.
Instead, If the house will remain unoccupied for several hours or even days, turning off the air conditioning is the most appropriate option.
The use of fans is presented as a cheaper option. However, they do not cool the air, but only generate a current that dissipates body heat.
In extremely high temperatures days, its effectiveness is limited compared to an air conditioningwhich makes your convenience depend on the climatic conditions and the specific needs of the home.
To reduce the impact on energy consumption without giving up comfort, regulating temperature is properly key: for each grade that is reduced in thermostat, electricity consumption increases by 8%.
Therefore, a moderate temperature is better to cool progressively. Another effective strategy is to close doors and windows, preventing cold air from escaping and the equipment should work more to maintain the desired temperature.
Source: Ambito
