The most important
element in any central heating and cooling system is a cooling appliances, most
commonly used cooling appliances in Canada are High Efficiency Central Air
Conditioners, Heat pumps and Ductless Air Conditioners. If homeowner pay extra care while using
this home cooing appliance this can
positively reduced the monthly utility bill and provide consistent cooling
comfort to your entire family members.
But how do you use them properly? What are the expert advice? This
article will cover how to use your central air conditioner or any other cooling
appliance in an intelligent manner. We
will focus not only in saving money on monthly utility bill, I will also tell
you how to get an ideal home indoor air environment, which is neither too hot
nor too cold.
A conventionally installed central air conditioner at your
home in Canada consist of two units,
Outdoor unit which contain compressor and indoor unit, where there is
the condenser or the evaporator. There is a second category of air conditioners,
also known as Split or ductless air conditioner, which do not need to have duct
work a. furthermore the comparison
between the central air conditioner and ductless air conditioner are as follow;
Central Air Conditioner or Heat Pumps:
Professional
Installation required – Disadvantage
Can be used
for hot and the cold – Advantage
Can be used
as a simple ventilator – Advantage
Can be used
as a dehumidifier – Advantage
Air filters
for allergies – Advantage
Silent –
Advantage
Split or Ductless Air Conditioner
It does not
require installation - Advantage
Possibility
of being able to move easily at home - Advantage
Easy
Maintenance – Advantage
Need to
install more than one unit for complete home cooling Requirement - Disadvantage
Noisy
because both units are in close contact - Disadvantage
Healthy Cooling
Comfort With Energy Saving Tips
The first thing to do is, install the outdoor unit in an environment
that does not come into contact with the sun directly. The ideal place for the
outdoor unit is made of a gray area. In this way, the outdoor unit may work
better and consume much less energy. If the outdoor unit is not found in a
shaded area you can act creating a shelter from the sun. Often just a board
attached to the wall to solve this problem. The indoor unit should be placed in
a room that does not cause discomfort to people. For example in the bedroom,
the outdoor unit, must not project hot or cold air directly on the bed. Even at
any other point of the house is worth this rule. Never place the unit so that
it goes to project on people.
If you have drafts of air in the doors or windows, they must
be eliminated. Otherwise, both units will have to work harder to reach the
selected temperature. This will lead to a significant increase of electricity
and then it will take more money. Eliminate all drafts will contribute in a
positive way on your electricity bill. If you want fresh air in home and cost
savings, in addition to eliminating drafts, use the curtains during the day.
The curtains in fact will allow you do not pass the heat of the sun. Often in
an environment where there is a very low percentage of humidity the temperature
is ideal, without the intervention of external factors.
The ideal temperature
for a savings on the electricity bill and at the same time protecting the
health should be as follows:
In summer:
Indoor environment ideal, about 25 ° C
In Winter:
Indoor environment ideal, about 20 °