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Steps to reduce running costs of your Air-conditioning.

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Servicing of your Air-Conditioning units periodically is recomended, the cleaning of filters can be done by the owners/cleaners
but inspection of ducting gas etc should be undertaken by qualified personnel.
1. Keep the Filter Clean
A dusty filter reduces air flow.
Examine the unit’s air filters once a month and clean or replace filters when necessary.Keeping your filters clean can cut the energy used 5 to 15%.
Keep heat-producing appliances, such as televisions or lampsaway from the thermostat.
The heat they produce can fool your thermostat into continuing to cool.
2. Maintain the Ducts and Vents
If you are using a central air conditioning unit,make sure the air ducts are properly insulated, especially those that pass through the attic or any other unconditioned areas.You may want to have a specialist check for holes or leaks in the ducts.Duct tape can offer a temporary repair,
but you will want to have any holes or leaks properly fixed.Make sure furniture does not obstruct air conditioning vents.
Close off unused rooms and close vents in those rooms.
3.What You Do Around the House
Natural light is great, but the sun’s heat can raise the temperature in your home.
Make sure blinds and drapes are closed to help reduce the sun’s thermal heat.
If you are intent on letting the light in,install reflective film on the windows to block some of the heat.
You also want to reserve heat and humidity producing tasks like cooking and doing the laundry to early morning or late evening.
4. Set the Thermostat to the Best Temperature
Turning your remote control to 25 degrees Celsius is the best setting for your air conditioner during warmer months.
Reducing your home’s temperature 22 degrees Celsius it could increase your cooling costs 12 to 47 percent.
Also remember, setting it really low at first will not help your home cool faster.
It will use more energy and if your forget to adjust it,you will be running far less efficiently than you think.

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