SEM Tips 2 - Using air conditioning (Save Energy & Money)

When the heat gets worse, in many places the use of air conditioning needed. However, to save energy is important to follow some recommendations:

Unplug the machine

When no one in the room or on the site is used. Or take advantage of energy-saving mechanisms that some technologies offer today.


Regulate the temperature.

Ideally, this from 22 ° C and 25 ° C.

If humidity increases.

It is necessary to reduce the temperature to maintain the same thermal sensation.


During the summer months.

The recommended temperature is 25 ° C. A difference of over 12 ° C with the temperature outside is not healthy, and for every degree temperature to drop 8% consume more energy.


To avoid wasting energy.

Insulate your home. Install awnings, blinds and curtains closed. This will reduce the warming, since it prevents direct radiation from the sun.

Ventilate your home in the cooler hours.

Early morning and evening preference. Ten minutes is enough to ventilate a room under normal conditions.


As the air conditioning is on.

Avoid opening any door or window so that no more hot air cant enter.

Keep equipment in good condition.

Clean it to work properly. Dirty air filters affect their function and consume energy. Cleanse once every 2 weeks, or at least once a month. 

Install a thermostat.

If your air conditioner does not, or does not provide precise information on temperature. And avoid the device is near sources of heat.