Even after running AC, electricity bill will come less, know these easy ways

New Delhi: In the summer season, running air conditioner (AC) has become a need, but at the same time the concern of the increasing electricity bill also increases. Many people reduce the use of AC due to fear of electricity consumption. But do you know that by adopting some easy measures, you can also get relief from the heat and can also control your electricity bill to a great extent? Let’s know the methods that will help your AC cool without heavy on the pocket.

1. Set AC to the right temperature

Often people run AC at very low temperatures, which keeps the compressor constant pressure and has high power consumption. According to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a temperature of 24 ° C is considered an ideal for AC. Running the AC at this temperature keeps the room comfortably cold and also saves electricity. Increasing the temperature by 1 degree can save about 6% electricity.

2. Use smart timer

Use a timer instead of running AC all night. You can set a timer for 2-3 hours before bedtime. In this time, the room will cool well and after that you can run the fan, which will keep the coolness and there will be heavy savings of electricity.

3. Do not ignore servicing

Like any machine, AC also requires regular servicing. Due to dirty filters and coils, AC has to work hard to cool the room, causing power consumption to increase by 40–50%. Therefore, before the season starts and in between, do servicing of AC once.

4. Take care of insulation

Make sure that the doors and windows of the room in which AC are running are properly closed. If the cold air is coming out of the windows or doors, the AC will take longer to cool the room and the electric meter will run faster.

5. Fan is beneficial

While driving the AC, also run the fan in the room on slow speed. The fan helps to spread the cold air of AC throughout the room, making the room quick and equally cool. With this you can run the AC at high temperatures and save electricity.

By adopting these simple but effective measures, you can enjoy the coolness of AC in summer and you can also be concerned about the electricity bill coming at the end of the month.