Air conditioner hacks, myths and facts

 

Who doesn’t love working in an air-conditioned room? But while working from home, it’s nothing less than burning a hole in the pocket. Well, don’t sweat on it because we’re here with a list of myths, hacks, and facts about air conditioners that will help you save money and keep you cool (literally).

Hacks: 

Clean the Condenser

Cleaning the outdoor condenser unit is one of the things that you can do to improve the efficiency of your air conditioner. However, it’s not an easy job, as the condenser of a split AC is placed somewhere outside. So make sure you take help from a technician. If you have a window AC, you can do it yourself. Just be careful and turn off the power unit beforehand.

Keep heat out and air in

Drawing the curtains or blinds is the best way to avoid heat from seeping in and the cool air from escaping. Doing this also helps in maintaining uniform temperature inside the room, and your window AC, or 5 star AC 1.5 ton doesn’t have to work harder.

Set the AC right

These days all modern 5 star AC 1.5 or 2 ton from top brands like LG, Samsung, Panasonic, etc, come equipped with energy saving settings. These not just help in cutting down on the power consumption but also improving the overall efficiency of the AC.

Close unused spaces

This one’s a no-brainer. To ensure maximum cooling, close all the places from where the air can escape, like wardrobe, washroom door, etc.,

Myths Busted!

Myth: Turning off the split or window AC when the room becomes cool will save energy

Fact: It will need more energy to restart and reach a certain level of cooling

Myth: Air conditioners are only for cooling

Fact: Modern- day ACs work as air purifiers too

Myth: Running the fan along with the window AC will cool the room faster

Fact: Fan circulates air in the room but doesn’t reach to spaces, as compared to an air conditioner

Some more cool facts!

●     The first domestic/ home air conditioner was installed in 1914.

●     The first air conditioner that was installed in the White House cost $ 30,000.

●     Air conditioners became smaller in size after 1947.

●     Initially, air conditioners weren't developed for comfort, but to stop paper from expanding/ contracting in the hot weather.

●     Before ACs came in, homes had breezeways to allow cooler air to enter.

●     America’s AC usage= Africa’s one year power usage.

These are some important factors that you need to keep in mind for efficient utilization of your window or split AC. If you want to avoid all the hassle, then bring home air conditioner that does everything on its own- The IoT ACs. These smart ACs make life super comfortable with its remote accessibility and other great features. One of the leading players in the Indian market of IoT appliances is Panasonic. Its 5 star 1.5 ton ACs not just cool the indoor air, but also make it clean by inhibiting bacteria and improving the AQI. Now, that’s what we call a cool innovation! 

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