How much electricity does an AC consume?
There is a lot of calculation and calculators of power energy into rates into hours and many other factors. This HOW article is different. Read this quote below.
“Benjamin Franklin may have discovered electricity, but it was the man who invented the meter who made the money.” by Earl Wilson
Observance on the meter scale or the calculation of the Electric bill or any other utility service your house or workplace is consuming. A person may be an expert in calculation and somehow could prevent the bill to exceed a specific limit. But the person with the right knowledge along with expertise in calculation…CAN DO MORE.
- The basic working principle of the Air Conditioner is that the moment it is turned ON; the capacitor runs at full speed meaning at its full capacity until it reaches the temperature set by the user.
- Now the trouble is when the temperature level is achieved the machine turns OFF the working from high to idle mode.
- When the temperature in the room drops… the machine starts again and the energy consumption is high at this time… this amount of ON and OFF time is known as the duty cycle.
The problem at first hand:
We need cooling especially in summer. Apart from machine working terminology and it has been innovated but still this on-and-off is similar to the ignition of an engine consuming more oil than a regular ride (when compared). Inverters in AC have lessened the amount of power consumed per hour and people are in deception about achieving a GREAT difference in bills by installing such devices.
With all the problems at hand now…we will be pointing out some methods or possible ways to minimize power consumption while you enjoy the cool breeze-like air from this inventory.
Here are some HOW TO’s to wonder about:
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Usage:
It is a necessary thing and now we know it. we believe it is… but that is no excuse for OVER USAGE. By over-usage, we mean that depending on the number of people within a place, the temperature can be adjusted and the number of devices to be kept ON can also be monitored.
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Monitoring:
Monitoring doesn’t refer to the usage or bill or power. Have a good read from the not thrown booklet with the device. Watts mentioned is mostly neglected by people. Some devices even with a large amount of work have lower watts and henceforth lower power in calculation factors.
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Calculation:
Being an expert in billing calculation helps with management overall. If someone is not smart enough with learning calculation, they can use applications or smart devices for such purposes. Even some remotes have this feature. Apps installed with the device give weekly reports of use and not only this but the history of use with reference to time.
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SEER Rating:
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It is a measurement of the energy consumption of an air conditioner over the course of a year. Ratings for central air conditioning units range from 13 to 25. They utilize less energy the higher the rating. As the AC is used more in summer so the cooling output in summer is divided by the energy used in summer. It is somewhat the same scenario as a day-night change of rate calculation in electricity or gas billing when they are needed or used the most.
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Central Cooling System:
With modern housing and workplaces. The AC devices are visible on the way; this is not the elite or fancy way of rooms now. Even with studio apartments, they install a central cooling system. From one point of view, it is better than those single units installed. But what if the ducts are not having proper paths or are uncleaned? The temperature set will never be achieved and this is one of the reasons why one central cooling system costs 3 times more than single units.
Final Words:
Air conditioning or cooling devices may not be used for cooling at all times but they are used for ventilation purposes on closed surfaces. Proper management and small discipline have never hurt a soul. We can share this facility as it is hurting our ecosystem as well. And this one small change or amendment in our routine or age of billing devices can weigh down the extra load over our shoulders and we may able to contribute this amount somewhere better.
