Cost-saving Alternative Air Conditioning

For many businesses and private residences, air conditioning represents a significant portion of their energy costs. If a building is poorly designed or an inappropriate air conditioner has been installed, the problem can be even worse. This article will share a few simple tips for reducing energy costs, then will examine some of the cost saving air conditioning technologies available.

Techniques for Reducing Energy Costs of Air Conditioning

Here are a number of simple techniques which can reduce energy costs for businesses and home owners with air conditioning.

• Consider Heat Transfer
  Heat transfer is the exchange of thermal energy, determined by pressure and temperature. If it is a very warm day outside and you have your air conditioning running, make sure the building isn’t leaking cool air and there isn’t too much heat transfer via unshaded windows.
• Select the Right Temperature
  Avoid going to the extremes on your air conditioner — aim for 24 degrees during summer and 18 degrees during winter.
• Maintain Your Air Conditioner
  A well-maintained air conditioner is more efficient and reliable. Contact an air conditioning maintenance company to obtain some routine maintenance. It will save your home or business a significant amount of money in the long run.
• Install the Correct Air Conditioner for the Property
  Make sure that your air conditioning system is the appropriate size and type for your property. Many homes and workplaces have outdated systems that were incorrectly specced for the property. The end result is inefficient systems that cost a huge amount of money to run. Talk to an air conditioning services company to assess your current air conditioner.
• Consider Updating Your Air Conditioning System
  One of the techniques for reducing energy costs associated with your air conditioning is to update your system. If your air conditioner is 10, 20 or 30-years old, if may be inefficient and costing you a huge amount of money to run. Modern air conditioners are very energy efficient and have much more advanced energy-saving technology.
• Use the Air Recirculate Setting
  Use this setting to avoid bringing too much warm air in from outside during summer or cold air during winter.
• Use Ceiling Fans
  Ceiling fans are incredibly effective at reducing the temperature in summer. They can greatly reduce the load on air conditioners and help circulate cool air.
• Use Blinds Intelligently
  One of the most common forms of heat transfer occurs via windows in summer. Think about which way the sun enters your home or office and make use of blackout curtains or blinds. In winter, pull up blinds on the sides of the building where the sun can enter.
• Add Shade Around the Property
  Consider changes you can make to the exterior of the building including awnings and vegetation
• Insulate the Property
  Insulation makes a huge difference to cooling and heating a property. The cost of adding insulation is insignificant compared to the additional energy costs required to heat or cool a poorly insulated building

Cost Saving Air Conditioning

There are now a variety of cost saving air conditioning options available for homes and businesses. These air conditioners can dramatically reduce your energy costs and save you thousands of dollars. The most common types of energy efficient air conditioners include:

Split System Air Conditioners

These units have their compressor located separately from the air outlet (called the head). These systems are quieter than many other types of air conditioners and are typically very energy efficient.

• Single Head Air Conditioners
  These units have a single air compressor outside, attached to a single head.
• Multi Head Air Conditioners
  These units have a single air compressor outside, attached to multiple heads inside.
• Portable Air Conditioners
  These are small systems, typically on wheels for easy transportation. They are useful when you need to move the cooling or heating source throughout the building to match changing weather conditions.
• Inverter Systems
  These systems can run at different capacities and change their operation in response to fluctuating ambient temperature in a room. Once a room has been cooled, they are very energy efficient.
• Ducted Systems
  Cool air is supplied to multiple rooms via insulated ducts in the ceiling, floor or walls. They can be expensive to install, but are very energy efficient for large buildings like offices and warehouses.
• Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) units
  These units use refrigerant as a cooling and heating medium. They use multiple fan coil units to push air through ducting and are capable of cooling large buildings. Heat recovery systems add the ability to simultaneously heat some rooms while cooling others. It is an excellent form of cost saving air conditioning for large buildings.

Window Box Air Conditioners

These systems have all of their components in one unit. They are typically mounted on a window frame and are ideal for situations where you only want to cool a very small space.

Absotherm Services

Absotherm Services are the leading provider of air conditioning services in Lichfield. We are a full-service air conditioning company, providing air conditioning design, installation maintenance and service. Our skilled technicians install air conditioners of all types from simple box units through to large VRV/VRF units.

We install energy-efficient air conditioners from a wide range of manufacturers including LG, Hitachi, Daikin, Mitsubishi Electric / Heavy Industries, Toshiba, Panasonic, Fujitsu and Sinclair.

For more information contact us today on 0121 270 6339 or via email at [email protected].