Air conditioning, the tricks to really save money and energy

Air conditioning, the tricks to really save money and energy

The prime minister replies at the press conference: “If they propose an embargo on gas and if the European Union is uniform on this, we will be happy to follow it. Whichever instrument is considered to be the most important and most effective for enabling peace, this is what we want. We wonder if the price of gas can be exchanged for peace. What do we prefer in front of these two things? Peace, or be quiet with the radiator on, indeed now with the air conditioning on all summer? This is the question to ask ".



He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him

"Do we prefer the peace or the radiator on, or rather, now the air conditioning on all summer?". With this question, the Prime Minister, Mario Draghi, answered a question about possible sanctions relating to Russian gas. In short, once we have definitively said goodbye to winter we will be left with a big dilemma: air conditioning ok, but at what price?



In short, when we will look for a bit of refreshment in a few months and when open windows and natural cooling systems are not enough, the risk of using air conditioning (but this is always the case) is that consumption can skyrocket, that's why we have to pay attention to some aspects.

Our homes can be made cool efficiently, with an eye to the air conditioning system to improve comfort, save on bills and protect the environment. In recent months, Enea has been providing a series of advice with a vademecum for reduce costs and emissions, without suffering excessively from the heat.

Here is everything we can do to reduce the consumption of our air conditioner, especially if - in view of the summer - we are about to buy one.

Index

Attention to the energy class

The golden rule, which applies to all household appliances, is to prefer devices with a high energy class, rather than with new energy labels it is no longer the A +++ but the A. In this way, in addition to a reduction in CO2 emissions into the atmosphere, much less is consumed, saving on the bill.

Choose inverter technology

In an air conditioner with an inverter control system, the rotation speed of the compressor is constantly adjusted and this allows for optimal performance in any conditions of use by adapting the cooling and thermal power supplied to the actual need. Energy saving is also ensured when the air conditioning is kept on for several hours at a time.

Space for incentives

For the purchase of a heat pump air conditioner, if it is intended to fully or partially replace the old heating system, you can choose between Home Bonus, Ecobonus or Contoermo 2.0. We will see this year if and what we have available.



Pay attention to the location

If you have to buy a new air conditioner, pay attention to the position: it is important to place it at the top of the wall: the cold air tends to drop and will mix more easily with the hot one, which instead tends to rise. It is absolutely necessary to avoid placing the air conditioner behind sofas or curtains.

We do not cool the environment too much and avoid excess humidity

The legislation provides that during the summer season the internal temperature must not drop below 24-26 degrees centigrade but, more often than not, two or three degrees lower than the external temperature are already sufficient. We can also opt for the "dehumidification" function, as the humidity present in the air makes one perceive a much higher temperature than the real one.

Each room needs its own air conditioning

Installing a powerful air conditioner in the corridor hoping that it will cool the whole house is useless: the only result will be to get a cold shot every time you cross the corridor going from one room to another, as it will be the only environment to be cooled.

Do not leave doors and windows open

If we have turned on the air conditioner, we must close doors and windows to prevent the fresh air from escaping, resulting in a waste of energy.

Insulates the refrigerant circuit pipes outside the home

To avoid dispersion, it is important to thermally insulate the refrigerant circuit pipes outside the home. Furthermore, it must be ensured that the external part of the air conditioner is not exposed to the sun and bad weather.


Use the timer and the 'night' function

Thanks to these functions, it is possible to reduce the switch-on time of the appliance to a minimum and increase comfort. Furthermore, they allow you to switch the air conditioner on and off even remotely and keep it running only for the period of time when you really need it.


Attention to cleaning and proper maintenance

The air filters and fans must be cleaned at the first seasonal start-up and at least every two weeks, because this is the place where molds and bacteria that are harmful to health, including the Legionella bacteria, most frequently lurk. It is also important to check the tightness of the gas circuit.

Read also: Air conditioner filters, what happens if they don't clean? The health side effects and symptoms you shouldn't underestimate

Get your home checked up

In general, it is useful to ask a technician to carry out an energy diagnosis of the building to assess the state of the thermal insulation of walls and windows and the efficiency of the air conditioning systems. The diagnosis will suggest the interventions to be carried out, evaluating the cost-benefit ratio.

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