Temperatures are rising to record levels in many places around the world. Many people rely on owning air conditioning devices to help them reduce the high summer heat.
However, the problem is that some air conditioning devices cannot keep up with the high heat and humidity that we are currently witnessing.Statistics indicate that air conditioning devices consume a large percentage of monthly electricity consumption during the summer.
This also depends on the area of the house and the size of the air conditioning device used.
TIPS
Clean the internal, and external units
Do regular maintenance of ACs
Set the temperature to more than 16 degrees Celsius
Set the AC temperature between 21-23 degrees
Windows should be kept closed during the day
More plants can be used to improve indoor climate
Close the curtains in the house
Some think that upgrading home air conditioning devices can significantly reduce energy consumption. Modern appliances are energy efficient and more capable of giving the home the cooling it needs.
Electrical technicians also advise people to follow certain methods to keep the house cool in case they do not want to turn on the air conditioner.
Windows can be kept closed during the day to keep cool air inside the place. Fans are a great way to make the atmosphere fresher and more efficient than ACs.
Ventilating the house at night can contribute to lowering temperatures, so technicians advise ventilating the rooms well to get rid of any heat stored inside them by opening windows in the house or apartment for a longer period to allow air to pass through.More plants can be used, as it is a wonderful and natural way to improve the indoor climate, as the foliage with a large surface area releases cool moisture into the surrounding environment.
Closing the curtains in the house prevents the sun’s rays from entering the house and raising its temperature. Therefore, especially during periods when the sun’s rays are in the afternoon and other times of the day, it is recommended to close the curtains well and isolate the sun’s rays from entering the house.
It is also recommended to choose sufficient and better quality home curtains that help insulate heat, and colour plays an important role in absorbing heat.Taking into account the opinions of specialists and technicians, Khamis al Shaqsi, a technical technician at the Ministry of Information, says that we can contribute to maintaining ACs by following some methods that contribute to its longevity and the quality of its cooling.This includes:
Cleaning the internal and external units and regular maintenance of air conditioners, especially before the summer period, stabilises the temperature so that it contributes to preserving the air conditioners from damage.
Al Shaqsi stresses the necessity of setting the temperature to more than 16 degrees Celsius, especially in the summer and at high temperatures, because it can raise the level of pressure and voltage on the air conditioning devices, leading to fires. Al Shaqsi advises setting the air conditioning temperature between 21 and 23 degrees.
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