It can be tempting during a Perth Summer to turn the temperature right down on your air con and blast the cold air, especially on those 40 degree days! Constantly over-cooling (or overheating) your home or office can have major impacts on your electricity bill and the lifespan of your system. Read on to learn more about how to use your Ducted Reverse Cycle to its full potential and it’s ideal temperature settings.
The most common office debate – what is the right temperature for the air con to run at?
These figures will change depending on where you live in Australia, so we are going to explore temperatures for Perth. If you need information on other states, have a look at these Canstar Blue Suggestions.
With our dry heat and high summer temperatures, it’s no surprise that the South West of Western Australia is suggested to have one of the lowest medium cooling temperatures – the optimum temperature is 23-24 degrees. Throughout the winter months, 18 degrees is suggested to be the optimal temperature. You might think this seems quite low, but it is relative to the outside climate. The larger the gap between the temperatures inside vs outside – means your system has to work a lot harder and will use more energy.
Still debating?
Investing in a zone-controlled system will let you have the best of both worlds. Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Cons can allow you to cool and heat rooms at different temperatures. You can sit comfortably in the lounge room, while someone else cooks in the kitchen both enjoying optimal temperatures.
What you might not have thought of…
Although it’s difficult to pinpoint what sources influence your electricity bill, the general rule to remember is that decreasing your air con’s temperature by only one degree in summer can increase your electricity bill by 10%.
Something you may not have thought about during the summer months is that by keeping your air con at an appropriate temperature, you reduce the risk of having a power outage in your area! If all houses are cranking their air cons, it’s easy for the electric supply to get overloaded. You can reduce the need to do this by eliminating heating sources in your home. Turn off appliances that aren’t being used such as TV, Laptops, lights – and if you can, cook outside on the BBQ instead of using the oven.
Another way to reduce the air con’s cost is to invest in an energy efficient system. When purchasing, take note of the energy rating system – investing in a system with a higher rating means it will cost less to run. Our Advantage Air Ducted Reverse Cycle systems are some of the most energy efficient cooling systems on the market.
For more information on optimal temperatures or your air con’s efficiency, contact the experts at Ambience Air. We also offer FREE in-home quotes when you’re ready to take that next step and stay cool this summer.
