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Reduce High Bills This Summer
Reduce High Bills This Summer

5 Cool Ways To Reduce High Bills This Summer

Find yourself driving up your electricity bills every time summer rolls around? You’re not alone. In fact, historically, residential energy consumption increases by up to 40% in the summer, while commercial energy consumption increases by up to 26%!

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2021 average monthly electricity consumption of Meralco customers.

There are plenty of other factors that affect your consumption in warmer weather. Whether it’s at home or in your workplace, keep these in mind to help manage your energy better in the summer months.

Begin with the proper aircon size

Is the air conditioning unit appropriate for the size of your home or office space? A unit too big for the size of your room is not advisable as you will not be able to maximize its capacity. On the other hand, one that is too small for the size of your room will never stop running as it will continuously work to reach your desired temperature level.

An air conditioner that’s not the right size for your space can cost you up to an additional P965 per month*! Here’s a guide to help you decide the right unit for you.

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Recommended chart in selecting the proper size of aircon based on room size to be cooled.

Air conditioning energy usage can be affected by several factors.
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Consider the number of people

The number of people in the room affects the ambient temperature due to body heat emitted. A room filled with people will need an air conditioning unit with higher cooling capacity.

Air conditioning energy usage
Seal the gaps of windows and doors

As we have mentioned earlier, the harder a cooling appliance has to work, the more energy it will consume. A building with less insulation will allow more heat and solar irradiation to penetrate, forcing systems like air conditioning units or even refrigerators to require more power to keep cool.

Air conditioning energy usage
Raise aircon temperature to 25° C

Thermostats are sensors attached to cooling appliances such as aircons or refrigerators that determine a room’s ambient temperature. When we set the desired temperature on our aircons, the unit will try to bring the space around it to the desired temperature by blowing cold air.

Unusually high ambient temperatures such as in the summertime cause the appliance’s cooling systems to overwork, forcing it to draw more power, increasing its energy consumption.

Air conditioning energy usage
Clean aircon filters once a month

A perfectly maintained machine that runs smoothly won’t need as much energy to do its job. Taking good care of your appliances is one way to increase your energy efficiency year-round, and not just in the summer months. Be sure to follow the correct maintenance schedule of your equipment.

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