To excessively low air conditioning temperature
Many families have the habit of turning on the air conditioning at a very low temperature. If the indoor temperature is too different from the outside temperature, it can be harmful to health. Setting the air conditioning temperature too low can make you and your family members more susceptible to catching a cold. This is especially true for children, who are more vulnerable to temperature changes between the inside and outside of the house.
Close the door tightly when using the air conditioning
When people turn on the air conditioning, they often think they need to close the door tightly to prevent the cold air from escaping. After cooling down the room, they will turn off the air conditioning and use the remaining cool air to save energy. However, this is one of the serious mistakes when using the air conditioning. When you close the door after turning off the air conditioning, the air in the sealed room can become 2-5 times more toxic than the outdoor air. Therefore, you should either prioritize choosing air conditioners with air purifying functions to filter the air. Or use the air conditioning for 2-3 hours, then turn it off and open the door for a certain period before using the air conditioning again.
Do not close the door tightly when turning on the air conditioning
Suddenly changing air conditioning temperature
One of the mistakes when using the air conditioning is frequently changing the temperature abruptly. It is not advisable for children to enter an air-conditioned room immediately after coming in from the sun or after engaging in strenuous activities and sweating heavily. Therefore, before leaving the room, you should let the child stand at the open door for a few minutes to allow the body to adapt to the hot air outside.
Using air conditioning in a power-saving way during the summer
Do not turn the air conditioning on and off frequently and remember to turn off the circuit breaker: When you have the habit of setting a very cold temperature, waiting for the room to cool down, then turning off the air conditioning and turning on the fan, and when you feel hot, turning on the air conditioning again, you should stop doing this. In reality, this is a mistake that wastes more electricity and can cause the air conditioning unit to break down quickly.
Do not constantly turn on the air conditioning
Choose the “dry” mode: According to TS Tran Van Thinh, Lecturer of Electrical and Electronic Equipment – Hanoi University of Science and Technology, when operating in the cool mode, the air conditioning unit extracts heat from the room and pushes it out to the outside unit, helping to reduce the temperature and cool the air in the room, requiring a significant amount of electricity. When you switch on the air conditioning in dry mode, it will remove moisture from the room, providing cleaner and drier air, resulting in less energy consumption compared to the cool mode.
Set a timer to turn off the unit: When using the air conditioning, it is advisable to use the timer function of the air conditioning unit to schedule the time for it to be turned off, especially at night. Setting a timer to turn off the air conditioning not only ensures a good night’s sleep without feeling cold, but also helps to save energy effectively.
Source: Khoevadep
