We are Globalised!! How Much Does It Cost to Stay Cool?

HydroKleen is the global air conditioning service experts. It’s summer in the southern hemisphere, and we are all looking for ways to stay cool. Fans whirl over our heads, cold water is being drunk by the truckload, and swimming at the beach or in the pool are very popular. The one thing we are all hesitant to do is to flick the switch and turn on the air conditioner. We will put up with the heat to save on electricity.

But, a recent article by Brendan O’Neill from Canstar Blue outlines that running air conditioners is not as expensive as we think it is. He states “The average reverse cycle air conditioner costs around $0.25 – $0.35 per hour to run for cooling purposes, depending on the size of the room. A medium sized room of 36sqm would cost $0.36 – $0.70 per hour to run. In large areas (50sqm), it will cost between $0.70 and $0.95 per hour.”

According to this article, it costs you more to run your vacuum or microwave than it does to cool your room. So why is it that the air conditioner has such a bad rap? It could be because we run it for hours, overnight while we sleep, and at temperatures well below the recommended.

There are things you can do to ensure your air conditioner is running efficiently and you won’t have to sell your favorite child to pay the electricity bill.

1.    Temperature Control

We are all guilty of being tempted to turn down the dial to freezing level on a hot day, to cool the room quickly. But this is counterproductive. A room that is cooled to a temperature lower than the recommended 24°C will use more power than necessary. Don’t overwork you’re a/c unit by setting the thermostat lower than the recommended temperature. Maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the day is the easiest way to reduce the impact of air conditioning on your electricity bill.

2.    Glass is Your Enemy

The fastest way for your home to heat up is with heat transference through your glass windows and doors. The hot sun, in no time at all, will make a room stifling raising the temperature well above that which is comfortable. Invest in total block out curtains and blinds and make sure that these are closed before turning on you’re a/c.

3.    Turn Off Your Lights

It will amaze you how much heat transference you can get from lighting in your home. Wherever possible turn off or minimise using the lights in your home. Not only do they add to the temperature they can also consume more electricity than the a/c. If you don’t need it, switch it off.

4.    Insulation

If you own your home, then invest in quality insulation in your ceilings and (where possible) walls and floors. Insulation will greatly reduce the temperature in your home in summer and will also prevent the cool air from escaping. It is one of the most cost-effective methods in cooling your home, without ongoing costs.

5.    Maintain You’re A/C Unit

This is something that we tend to forget. The split system hangs on the wall year after year. We clean the walls, floors and ceilings surrounding the unit, but rarely think about cleaning the actual unit. The air conditioner is what provides the air we breathe. It would shock you to know what you are breathing in. A well maintained, clean, air conditioner will be more efficient consuming less power and provide clean air for you and your family.

Who Can You Trust to Clean You’re A/C?

We specialise in one thing, and we do it well. We specialise in cleaning and sanitizing split systems and ceiling cassette units. HydroKleening and servicing a dirty air conditioner/heat pump can save you up to 30% power usage for that unit. Think about the impact this would make on your power bill. You won’t baulk at turning on your a/c in the future. When we HydroKleen your unit, we can more than double the volume of air passing through it. This means that the fan motor is not working nearly as hard. You'll easily recoup the cost for a HydroKleen to annually clean your unit when you see how low your energy bill is. Your home will be comfortable during summer, your family will be cool, and you will be breathing healthy air.

Call HydroKleen today on 6506-7336 to book your service technician today.

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