Set Your Thermostat Right to Save Money and Energy

When using an air-conditioner, it is important to be mindful of the electricity bill that comes with it. If one is not careful, the amount can go sky-high, making the cost of comfort too much to afford. Fortunately, setting your thermostat to the right temperature can ensure that one is not only comfortable, but also that the AC does not take up too much energy, and thus money.

In the long summer months that lie ahead, it is important to know the most economical settings for the thermostat. Read on to know that they are.

How an AC Compressor Works

An AC compressor takes the hot air in the room and passes it through the evaporator coil. The cool air is then pushed back into the room. This process is repeated until all the hot air in the room is made cool. Now, the cooler the room is required to be, the more energy the compressor will have to expend to make the room cool. Further, the compressor will also have to expend energy to maintain that lowered temperature.

Thus, lower the temperature requirement, more the energy expended by the AC, and thus, more the electricity bill racked up at the end of each month.

Thermostat Settings

Setting the thermostat at approximately 25.5 degrees Celsius can prove to be most economical. This is because, in order to reach that temperature, the AC compressor will have to expend relatively less energy than if a lower temperature of 18 degrees celsius is desired. Moreover, at 25 degrees, the occupants of the room will be comfortable and insulated from the heat. Thus, this temperature is ideal since it can not only keep the room cool, but also keep the costs in check.

Additional Steps

For those running their air-conditioners frequently over the summer months, setting the thermostat at 25 degrees Celsius is ideal for cost-saving. In addition to fine-tuning the temperature settings, one can also take a number of steps to ensure energy-saving, such as opting for a 3 star and 5 star AC and/or an inverter AC. An AC that has been rated 5 Stars by the BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) can conserve a higher amount of AC than, say, a 2 or 3 star AC. An inverter AC adjusts the power supply as per the cooling requirements, thus conserving a high amount of energy.