How to Reduce AC Power Consumption

If your goal is to reduce your air conditioner power consumption, there are actually several things you can do. Watch this for ways to reduce your AC electricity costs.

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How to Reduce AC Power Consumption

Anyone who has seen their electric bill skyrocket in the summer will know, your air conditioner power consumption can be a big, unpredictable cost.

There are many factors that affect how efficient your AC is and how much power it uses:
age and condition of the unit, the layout of your space, design of the air ducts, how air-tight the space is, and of course the weather. That’s why calculating your expenses is never an exact science.

However, if your goal is to reduce your AC power consumption, here are 8 strategies you can use.

1. Turn it up one degree
Setting your thermostat just above where it would normally be will help your AC run less frequently, use less power, and help you be conscious of what your thermostat is set to.

2. Use a smart thermostat and program a schedule
To use your air conditioning efficiently, make sure it’s running only when needed, and the temperature is set appropriately at all times. Many of these thermostats are designed with energy savings in mind, so they can help you get more details about your energy usage.

3. Keep ducts clean and airflow clear
Your AC will use less power if it’s not struggling against dirty vents and blocked airflow. Make sure your furniture and room layout does not block the vents as well.

4. Schedule regular maintenance visits
Cleaning the components, fixing electrical connections, and replacing worn parts help your system run more efficiently and use less electricity. In fact, studies show that AC maintenance helps your unit to maintain up to 95% of its original efficiency.

5. Change air filters
A clogged filter is like a clogged sink, something might be getting through, but it’ll work much more smoothly if it’s clear. Filters can become blocked with dust, and if they’re full past the limit, dust will gather on fans and motors and slow your system down, causing it to run longer and use more power.

6. Insulate your space to keep cool air in
You won’t be getting the most out of your energy-efficient air conditioning if you let all that cool air get away. Insulating can also be a helpful step towards reducing AC power consumption if you can’t yet replace your air conditioning unit.

7. Retrofit your AC unit
There are many ways you can reduce your AC power consumption without getting rid of your current unit, including adding more ventilation, condenser fan controls, or replacing the compressor. Retrofitting is a good compromise to get you some of the benefits of a newer system without investing a large sum in a total replacement.

8. Upgrade to an energy efficient air conditioner
If you are in the market to replace your AC unit, don’t just automatically get the same type of system you had before. Even though a new one will be more energy efficient, you may be able to reduce your AC power consumption further with a different type of equipment.

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