Air conditioners: 10 tips to make the best use of them in the home and office
During the summer season, the climate of home and work environments affects your mental and physical well-being. High temperatures and humidity can, in fact, compromise comfort, productivity and health.
Using air conditioners efficiently allows you to maintain a pleasant and healthy environment, preventing fatigue, dehydration, and heat stroke and reducing energy costs and waste.
1. Keep windows closed
While using air conditioners, make sure that all windows are tightly closed to prevent the dispersion of fresh air. This precaution is essential to maintain a cool environment without overloading the system, improve energy efficiency and reduce consumption.
2. Use shading guards
Install dark curtains, blinds or shutters on windows to limit direct exposure to sunlight. This reduces air conditioner workload and energy consumption, keeping rooms cooler.
3. Adjusts the temperature appropriately
Avoid setting temperatures too low relative to the outdoors. The ideal temperature for physiological well-being is around 25-27°C. Setting very low temperatures increases energy consumption and can cause abrupt temperature changes, which are harmful to health.
4. Use programmable thermostats
Programmable thermostats can help you manage temperature better, reducing consumption when you are not at home or at night. This simple device allows you to optimize the use of your air conditioner, increasing energy efficiency.
5. Insulate the house well
Good wall and roof insulation can significantly reduce the need for cooling, keeping the house cool for longer. This reduces the workload of the air conditioner and generates significant savings in energy consumption.
6. Use appropriate clothing
Cover yourself whenever you move from a warm environment to a cooler, ventilated one, so you reduce thermal stress and prevent ailments such as colds and sore throats.
7. Use the dehumidifier
In areas with high humidity and moderate temperatures, the use of a dehumidifier may be sufficient to improve environmental comfort while reducing energy consumption compared with the use of an air conditioner. This expedient is especially useful in coastal or humid areas.
8. Plant trees and plants around the house
Vegetation can provide natural shade, reducing heat buildup and improving the microclimate around the home. In this way, you can reduce the need for cooling and improve the energy efficiency of the house.
9. Control the air velocity
Make sure the air speed is less than 0.15 m/s. Too high a speed can create discomfort and reduce comfort, while a controlled speed ensures even distribution of fresh air.
10. Perform regular maintenance
Regularly clean filters, internal components, and the outdoor unit to prevent the accumulation of dust and debris. Proper maintenance increases the efficiency of air conditioners, reduces operating costs, and decreases risks of fire and corrosion.
In addition, it is advisable to have a technician check the refrigerant fluid and compressor every 2 to 3 years to ensure optimal operation of the system.
In addition to these tips, it is also important to sanitize vehicle air conditioners. Often neglected, car air conditioning systems can become receptacles for bacteria and allergens.
Use specific products such as the Climasan One-Shot for a deep and safe cleaning of the system and the passenger compartment, so as to improve the air quality inside the vehicle and prevent respiratory problems.
With these simple but effective tips, you can optimize the use of air conditioning systems, reducing energy consumption and improving the comfort and healthiness of home and work environments.
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