To get the best out of any air conditioning system, be it a ducted or split system, you’ll need to implement a few things that will make quite a difference to your running costs.
It’s surprising how few homes and offices have good quality ceiling insulation. You may be surprised to know that ceiling insulation can improve air conditioning operation by up 29%… that’s a massive increase in efficiency alone.
Another way to increase room efficiency is by minimising spaces under doors where drafts can suck cool air out. When in a bathroom fitted with an exhaust fan (turned off) and the door is closed, have you ever noticed the volume of air being dragged under the door? Surprising, isn’t it.
Check out your local hardware to find a plethora of ways to seal around doors.
In top of that you can add curtains to windows. Although not as effective, window blinds will also work. Window tinting is also an option because some heavy tints have good reflective properties that keep the heat out.
The key is to reduce thermal transfer. In summer any way you can reduce heat coming in from outside then all the better. Conversely, in winter you need to minimise heat being lost through ceilings, air gaps and windows.
Even if the air conditioner is not turned on, just be implementing these recommendations you’ll me amazed at the difference around your home.
