Should I keep it on or turn it off and on again? How can I save on my air conditioner electricity bill?

Should I keep it on or turn it off and on again...

How to save on air conditioner electricity bills?

Should I keep it on or turn it off and on again? How can I save on my air conditioner electricity bill?

The heat continues to be unbearable without air conditioning.

This week is expected to be the peak electricity demand of the summer.

We've compiled some tips on how to stay cool while saving on electricity bills.

This is probably the most concerning issue.

Do you keep it on all the time or just turn it on for a short time when it gets hot?

To conclude, it is more economical to keep it on.

Most air conditioners currently used in homes are inverter types manufactured after 2011.

The inverter type has a function to maintain the temperature by minimizing power consumption once it reaches the set temperature.

So it's more economical than turning it on and off every time to cool down the hot air.

However, this does not apply to older air conditioners manufactured before 2011.

So what would be an appropriate temperature setting?

Most people feel cool enough at 26 degrees because turning on the air conditioner lowers the humidity.

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

Also, use auxiliary cooling devices such as fans or circulators.

Unless it's a tropical night, you can save on electricity by opening the windows in the morning and evening to let in some cool air.

The key to avoiding a huge electricity bill is to avoid the three stages of the electricity bill progression system.

The residential electricity rate system is divided into three stages: 1st stage up to 200 kilowatts, 2nd stage up to 400 kilowatts, and 3rd stage over 400 kilowatts. During the midsummer months of July and August, these stages are relaxed to 300, 450, and 450 kilowatts.

It means that it is okay to use a little more electricity.

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

Let's summarize what we've discussed so far.

For an 18-pyeong living room air conditioner, set it to around 26 degrees and use it for 8 to 9 hours a day.

And it's better to turn it on continuously when it's hot without having to turn it on and off.

At this time, you can spend the summer economically and coolly by using auxiliary cooling devices such as fans and ventilating the house in the morning and evening.

Don't just endure it because you're worried about your electricity bill. Enjoy a cool summer.