Air conditioning control

As summer quickly approaches and the weather heats up, demand for household air conditioning increases and so too does the demand across energy networks. During summer months air conditioning accounts for 40 percent of electricity consumed by households. That means a huge supply of electricity and a potentially hefty household power bill. Here at Fixzit we have given you some tips to avoid a costly power bill but still stay cool throughout the hot Brisbane summer.

• Have the temperature set to cool not arctic. Setting your air-conditioning to a comfortable 25 degrees is the most energy efficient temperature as each degree below adds around 10 percent to the air-con units running costs.
• Close off areas of the house that you are not in or do not need to keep cool. Keeping the air centralised in one area allows the space to cool faster and helps the air-con to run more effectively.
• Close windows and blinds to stop warm air getting in and cancelling out the effect of the cool air from the air conditioning unit.
• Consider replacing your older air conditioning system with a higher star-rating air conditioner. For each additional star a household will save around 15 percent in running costs. Our professional team can organise to supply and install an energy efficient system to your household today.
• Adjust louvers on the unit to point towards the ceiling. Since cooler air falls this will ensure a more constant supply of cooler air in your direction.
• Turn off air conditioning overnight or when out. This will help to ensure a more modest power bill and reduce your carbon footprint.

In today’s blog post we have outlined some of the easiest ways to conserve energy used from air conditioning systems for maximum efficiency and to help avoid the nasty shock of an expensive power bill. We can help with all your air conditioning needs in the lead to summer including supply, repair and installation. Call one of our friendly team on 1300 726 806 today.