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Two Most Power-Hungry AC Modes to Avoid for Energy Efficiency

Delving into the workings of an air conditioner's modes empowers you to wield the appliance effectively, maximizing its efficiency while minimizing energy consumption.

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2 May, 2024

During hot weather, using an air conditioner for cooling is a priority for many families to ensure their health. Air conditioners consume a lot of electricity, so everyone wants to use them efficiently, to both cool the room effectively and avoid wasting electricity, saving money on their monthly electricity bill.

When using an air conditioner, you need to pay attention to 2 power-hungry modes. To save electricity, you should limit the use of these modes.

Powerful Mode

In addition to the normal cooling mode (Cool mode), air conditioners are equipped with an additional special mode called Powerful, which has the effect of super-fast cooling. When entering a room, many people want to lower the room temperature very quickly to enjoy a comfortable feeling, so they choose this fast cooling mode. However, this is one of the most power-hungry modes. When Powerful mode is selected, the air conditioner will operate at maximum power.

If you use this mode frequently, the air conditioner will consume a lot of energy and also break down quickly due to continuous operation at maximum power for a long time.

In addition, rapid cooling creates a large temperature difference between the inside and outside of the room in a short period of time, which is not really good for health.

If you want to cool down quickly, you can set the air conditioner to normal cooling mode and turn on a ceiling fan or a pedestal fan to improve air circulation in the room (only turn on the fan for about the first 10 minutes after turning on the air conditioner) or you can set the wind speed to high so that the air in the room cools down faster.

Fan Only Mode

Fan Only mode is a mode that only uses the fan on the indoor unit, not the compressor. At this time, the air conditioner will not blow out cold air, but only blow air from the indoor unit. This air is relatively weak, even weaker than the air from a pedestal fan running at its lowest setting. However, the amount of electricity consumed is still almost the same as when using the air conditioner normally.

Therefore, instead of using Fan Only mode, you can turn on a fan to save electricity.

Frequently asked questions

To use your air conditioner efficiently, avoid power-hungry modes like “Powerful” and “Fan Only.” These modes consume a lot of electricity and can increase your monthly bill. Instead, opt for the normal cooling mode (“Cool” mode) and use a ceiling or pedestal fan to improve air circulation. This way, you can effectively cool your room while saving energy and money.

The Powerful mode is a special feature on some air conditioners that provides super-fast cooling. While it quickly lowers the room temperature, it also consumes a lot of electricity as the machine operates at maximum power. Frequent use of this mode can lead to higher energy consumption and may cause the air conditioner to break down faster due to continuous maximum power operation.

Rapid cooling, such as that provided by the Powerful mode, can create a large temperature difference between the inside and outside of the room in a short period. While it may provide immediate comfort, it is not ideal for your health. Additionally, this mode consumes a lot of electricity, leading to higher electricity bills.

Fan Only mode operates the fan on the indoor unit without engaging the compressor. While it may seem like a more energy-efficient option, it still consumes almost the same amount of electricity as normal air conditioner use. This is because the indoor unit’s fan is less powerful than a dedicated ceiling or pedestal fan, yet it consumes similar electricity.