During hot summers, we can barely survive without the help of air conditioning. Even with the climate crisis, people are more dependent on in-house units. The problem is that air conditioning power consumption can be high at peak times — significantly more than most appliances in average households.
The more we use it, the higher the electric bill is at the end of the month. But why do air conditioners require and consume so much power anyway? Let’s break it down.
To understand how an air conditioner (A/C) unit works and why it requires a lot of power, we need to look at how it cools the air. The working principle is quite simple:
Air conditioning has to take hot air, cool it down, and push it back into your home. The system has a more elaborate process that puts components such as a compressor, indoor fan, and condenser fan to use. With so much going on in this system, it’s no wonder that air conditioning consumes a lot of energy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the average U.S. household spends about $2,200 a year on energy bills, nearly half of which goes to heating and cooling costs.
If the temperature difference between outdoor air and indoor air is more significant, your air conditioner must work harder, which means it requires more energy. This could worsen if you did not buy the right air conditioner for your home or don’t regularly maintain your unit.
Even though air conditioning is power-consuming by default, there are still many things you can do to save money on your monthly electric bill, such as:
Many people are too lazy to be more considerate about their air conditioner, which leaves them with rising electric bills before they even realize it. Little do they know, if they only put in a little effort, they could save tons of money every summer.
ECM Air Conditioning, with its headquarters located in Boynton Beach, FL, provides air conditioning services within Palm Beach County, Broward County, Martin County, and St. Lucie County. If you’re looking to have a new HVAC system installed, we’re on-call and ready to assist you. So if you’re in need of an HVAC installation, don’t hesitate to contact us today to schedule an inspection! Our HVAC installation experts will check your ductwork, measure, check wire sizes, and more before making recommendations to ensure maximum efficiency and comfort. Call us at 561-295-1763 or contact our HVAC installation team online by clicking here.
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