Should I keep it on, or turn it off and turn it back on...

How to save on air conditioner electricity bills?

Should I keep it on or turn it off and turn it on again... How to save on air conditioner electricity costs?

The heat that cannot be endured without air conditioning continues.

It is expected that this week will have the highest electricity demand of the summer.

I have summarized how to stay cool and save on electricity bills.

The biggest concern is definitely this issue.

Do you keep it on continuously or only turn it on briefly when it's hot?

In conclusion, keeping it turned on is more economical.

Most of the air conditioners used in households today are inverter types produced after 2011.

The inverter type has a function that minimizes power consumption to maintain the temperature once it drops to the set temperature.

So, it is more economical than turning it off and on repeatedly to cool down the hot air.

This does not apply to outdated air conditioners produced before 2011.

Then, what is the appropriate setting temperature?

When the air conditioner is turned on, the humidity decreases, so most people feel sufficiently cool at 26 degrees.

So, there's no need to lower it too much.

Using auxiliary cooling devices such as fans or circulators together,

If it's not a tropical night, opening the windows in the morning and evening to let in cool air can save on electricity bills.

The key to avoiding a huge electricity bill is to avoid the three stages of the electricity rate increase.

The progressive electricity rate system for residential use is divided into three tiers: up to 200 kWh for Tier 1, up to 400 kWh for Tier 2, and above 400 kWh for Tier 3. However, during the peak summer months of July and August, these thresholds are relaxed to 300, 450, and above 450 kWh.

It's okay to use a little more electricity.

So, you don't have to worry about a huge electricity bill even if you use the air conditioner for about 100 to 150 kilowatt-hours.

Shall we summarize what we have discussed so far?

Set the 18-pyeong living room air conditioner to about 26 degrees and use it for approximately 8 to 9 hours a day.

And without the need to turn it off and on, it's better to keep it on continuously when it's hot.

By using auxiliary cooling devices like fans and ventilating in the morning and evening, you can spend the summer economically and comfortably cool.

Don't endure it all due to electricity bill worries; have a cool summer without hesitation.