This Tuesday, June 1, 2021, the new electricity bill has come into effect, so now it is more important than ever to take into account a series of practical tips to save with air conditioning consumption . What changes from now on is that three sections are applied depending on the consumption schedule:
- Rush hour (more expensive price): from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Flat hour (intermediate price): from 08:00 to 10:00, from 14:00 to 18:00 and from 22:00 to 00:00.
- Off-peak time (cheapest price): from 00:00 to 08:00 hours from Monday to Friday and 24 hours on weekends and holidays.
Taking this into account, we can put the washing machine instead of at 11:00 a.m. at 3:00 p.m., for example. Of course, with air conditioning it is much more complicated because the heat does not understand schedules . Take the best advice so that the electricity bill does not skyrocket!
Efficient model
The first and most important thing is to acquire an efficient model. It is true that its sale price is higher, but in the medium and long term it pays off. Choose an A +++ label device because with it you can save up to 60% compared to a G label.
Once the model has been chosen, it is time to place it in the right place. To achieve the best energy efficiency, the appliance must be away from direct sunlight , in an area with good ventilation.
Maintenance
So that consumption does not increase unnecessarily, maintenance is key. The engine has to work well, and the filters must be perfectly clean , as well as the air inlet and outlet grilles. Ideally, during the summer is to do a deep cleaning every two weeks or a month.
Temperature
Coming home on a hot summer day and running the air conditioning on full blast can be very tempting, but it is not the best in terms of efficiency and comfort. The ideal temperature is 25 degrees Celsius . And remember that with each degree of less the cost of the invoice increases by 8%.
Ventilation
And finally, it is convenient to take advantage of the first hours of the day to ventilate the house . While the air conditioning is running, it is best to keep bedroom doors and windows closed to save money.
