A lot of you may already have ceilings fans installed but we forget to utilise them well as we become too dependent on AirCon to provide us with cool air. In reality, using the fan along with the AirCon allows the cool air to circulate around the room more efficiently hence cooling it down by 5-7 degrees! This will allow you to turn up the thermostat too by about 4 degrees. You can also give rest to your AirCon by turning it off sometimes and allowing the fan to circulate cool air.

 

In a room that is directly facing Sunlight or drawing in lots of heat in the house, closing the curtains or blinds can be helpful to keep it cooler. Especially during the day or peak sunlight hours, this can be very helpful. Having light coloured curtains or blinds deflects heat and when they are closed throughout the house during peak hours, it can reduce heat gain by even up to 45 %. This decreases the load on your AirCon and you do not have to blast the AirCon or turn down the temperature as much for efficient cooling.

 

This is the part of the AirCon which blows out air. Heavy usage can cause these vents to become filthy, making it more difficult for the AirCon to cool. And that comes with increased power usage and bills! Hence, regularly cleaning the vents by water can reduce a lot of your worries. Opting for a scheduled chemical cleaning by experts also saves you from that tension for quite a long time.

 

It is a misconception that you need the AirCon’s temperature to be as low as 16 degrees in order for it to cool efficiently. You can actually set it to a slightly higher temperature and save a lot. Even raising it by a degree could help you save upto 10% of your electricity bill!

 

Alternatively, you can install a smart thermostat. A smart thermostat is a digital, wi-fi-connected thermostat that allows you to regulate the heating and cooling in your house. It connects to your HVAC system and is controlled via your phone. This smart feature can reduce energy and hence cost by automatically turning off at night or when you’re away and turn on as you return home. It tells you about the weather, tracks movement to start cooling before you return home and even track energy usage for you to check and regulate. This is a good investment for long run savings on your AirCon during such hot and humid weather in Singapore!