How do you consume less energy with your air conditioner?

If your air conditioner doesn't have to work as hard, it'll consume less energy. That makes sense, but you still want a cool house. That's why you should try these 5 tips:

• Tip 1: keep your windows and doors closed.
• Tip 2: use an air conditioner with a thermostat.
• Tip 3: insulate the pipes of your air conditioner.
• Tip 4: use a sealing kit for the drain hose.
• Tip 5: use different coolers.

The air conditioner moves hot air outside and blows cool air back in. That's why you should keep your windows, doors, and vents closed. That way, the air conditioner provides the best cooling and the warm air from outside doesn't get in.

Your air conditioner consumes less energy when it maintains a constant temperature. You need an air conditioner with a thermostat for that so you don't have to control the air conditioner manually. Simply set the temperature to 2°C colder than the outside temperature and the air conditioner will do the rest.

The air conditioner blows hot air outside and blows cold air inside. Many air conditioners do this via the pipes next to the air conditioner. These pipes get very hot and cold, because they distribute hot and cold air. You save energy when you make sure the pipes don't give off warm air. Insulate these pipes with an insulation mat or insulate the outdoor unit with a casing, for example.

Portable air conditioners use a drain hose that leads outside via your window. Part of your window has to stay open for that, so hot air still comes inside. That's why you should use a window sealing kit. That way, your air conditioner can cool the room more easily.

An air conditioner is very useful on hot days, because you can use it to cool your house fast. If you want to reduce your energy consumption, it's best to consider alternatives. A fan doesn't cool your room, but it feels like it cools you down. An air cooler lowers the temperature in a small room by 1 or 2 degrees, which makes it feel cooler.