How to increase the Efficiency of your Air Conditioning

Here at Blue Knight Electrical, we are here to give you three tips on How to increase the Efficiency of your Air Conditioning.

We are your specialists in air conditioning, solar PV and hot water systems and general electrical. We understand how energy efficiency is getting more and more important these days so it's always good to find simple and easy ways to reduce our energy usage without resorting to discomfort.

The first tip to increase the efficiency of our air con is to set the temperature on the air to a comfortable 25 degrees. Although many tend to want to set it about 3 degrees lower - 22 degrees, it is often not necessary at all. Just give this a try and you won't only see the savings in your electricity bill increase, but you'll also notice that 25 degrees is in fact pretty comfortable too. For every degree under 25, it will cost you an extra 15% to run - so why go for cooler when you don't need it?

It's also important to choose the right size of air conditioning. It matters a lot when it comes to choosing a split system. Something too small can cause the system to continually run and put excess wear on the compressor. Something too big will not only use more energy, but also cause A/C will continue to cycle and not de-humidify the air.

Another important point is to not to forget to clean your filters. They make a massive difference in the efficiency of your air conditioning. Dust build up can impact on the flow of air and take longer and more electricity for your room to cool.