An article by Brendan O’Neill from Canstar Blue outlines that running air conditioners is not as expensive as we think it is. He states “The average reverse cycle air conditioner costs around $0.25 – $0.35 per hour to run for cooling purposes, depending on the size of the room. A medium sized room of 36sqm would cost $0.36 – $0.70 per hour to run. In large areas (50sqm), it will cost between $0.70 and $0.95 per hour.”

What can you do to help keep the costs down?

1.       Temperature Control

A room that is cooled to a temperature lower than the recommended 24°C will use more power than necessary. Maintaining a consistent temperature throughout the day is the easiest way to reduce the impact of air conditioning on your electricity bill.

2.       Glass is Your Enemy

The fastest way for your home to heat up is with heat transference through your glass windows and doors. Invest in total block out curtains and blinds and make sure that these are closed before turning on your air conditioner.

3.       Turn Off Your Lights

It will amaze you how much heat transference you can get from lighting in your home. Wherever possible turn off or minimise using the lights in your home. If you don’t need it, switch it off.

4.       Insulation

If you own your home, then invest in quality insulation in your ceilings and (where possible) walls and floors. Insulation will greatly reduce the temperature in your home in summer and will also prevent the cool air from escaping.

5.       Air Conditioner Maintenance

This is something that we tend to forget. The split system hangs on the wall year after year. The air conditioner is what provides the air we breathe. It would shock you to know what you are breathing in. A well maintained, clean, air conditioner will be more efficient consuming less power and provide clean air for you and your family.

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