In full heat wave and after a few weeks in which all temperature records have been exceeded both in Spain and in much of Europe, knowing how to cool your home in the most efficient way is essential. Some prefer to use the fan with open windows and others give up and come into the air conditioning, which with their magic can cool the house in seconds.
Bad? The light of the light shoots, since it is one of the appliances that consume the most energy in the home. Although not everyone is clear about how much the classic Split type apparatus spends in particular and why it varies so much from one home to another. Although for energy expenditure it is always recommended not to lower the 24 degree device and consult the most expensive and most cheaper hours of the light in the day, the expense can also be calculated by the SPLIT power.
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How much does it cost to use the air conditioning ten hours a day in the middle of summer?
The expert in energy savings and creator of content @energiajusta, wanted to leave exact figures of what a traditional air conditioning device consumes at home: a standard Split consumes between 1 and 1.3 kW. If you have it ten hours, that range translates into 10–13 kWh daily. With the average electricity price located last week at 0.15 euros per kWh, the account is fast … and something painful for the pocket.
|
Split power |
Consumption at 10 h |
Average price of light (€ 0.15/kWh) |
Approximate daily cost |
| 1 kW | 10 kWh | € 0.15 × 10 | € 1.50 |
| 1.3 kW | 13 kWh | € 0.15 × 13 | € 1.95 |
That is, keeping the cold rooms is priced at 1.95 euros a day in the worst case. These accounts, in a month of intense heat like the one we are living, could increase the electrical bill around 58.50 euros.
Why does the consumption of air conditioning from one house to another change?
The energy consumption of an air conditioning device depends on several factors, and one of the main ones is the external temperature. It is not the same to cool a house when there are 30 ° C than when the thermometer marks 40 ° C. The greater the heat, the more the compressor works and, therefore, the more the electricity consumption increases. In addition, each degree that you lower in the thermostat increases the invoice by 8%, according to energy with you. Therefore, experts recommend keeping the temperature between 24 ° C and 26 ° C to balance comfort and savings.
Another key aspect is the energy efficiency of the device. A model with a +++ label takes better use of electricity than an old or lower classification equipment. Consequently, two apparently equal Splits can generate very different invoices depending on their age and energy performance.
Rapid tips to reduce light bill
If you want to keep your home fresh without the invoice shooting, follow these recommendations to save light using the air conditioning:
- Early ventilate and low blinds: Open windows early in the morning and lower blinds before noon so that the Split does not have to work against accumulated heat.
- Clean the filters frequently: when the air flow is clogged, the engine strives more and consumes more electricity.
- Use the “ECO mode” or the Hours programmer: Maintain a stable temperature avoids overloading the device with constant starts and stops. This improves efficiency and extends the useful life of the equipment.
In summary, with a little planning and intelligent use of thermostat, you can spend the summer comfortably and prevent your pocket “Sude” more than the account.