How to make the most of your air conditioner

Understanding the most effective way to operate a split AC will help you get the most out of your investment. These types of air conditioners are known for their efficiency. However, it’s important that they’re managed in a proper way to optimize savings.

Local environment, size and installation, maintenance, home efficiency, and the way you control your AC all put an impact on its efficiency.

For your reference, we have highlighted some proven tips on how to increase the overall efficiency of your 2 ton inverter AC.

1.       Direct airflow

Hot air goes up and becomes denser. However, cooler air takes a dip. Therefore, the most effective way to run a split Ac is to focus on the direct airflow to taken into account for this.

Change your AC’s controls in summer when you are using it to cool your home by changing airflow upwards. In the winter season, change the airflow towards the floor to increase the heating efficiency of your AC. This easy change will pave the way for improved airflow, and will help heat and cool your home more efficiently.

2.       Look at outside temperatures

Are they meant to run in both hot and cold weather? Yes they are but high levels of hotness or coldness would affect their efficiency. If you live in an area that faces over the odd day or two of extravagances, you should get a subordinate heating or cooling input such as baseboard heaters, a portable AC, or a furnace.

Some inverter air conditioners are meant to be used all year round be it heating or cooling. However, in the case of extreme hot or cold, these units would work a lot harder than normal to upkeep an ideal indoor temperature.

3.       Ensure regular maintenance

Regular maintenance is critical to keeping your inverter AC in the best condition. Here’s an easy checklist:

Clean and dry or replace the air filter nearly every 4-6 weeks. 

Clean the condenser coil every month – Prior to doing this, turn off the electricity source and let the system rest for minimum an hour. The condenser coil is placed in the outdoor unit, and you need to detach the outer cabinet first and then use a soft, dry cloth to wipe down the coil.

Make sure the space around the unit is tidy. Verify that nothing that can obstruct airflow is nearby the outside or inside unit. This covers the trees, shrubs, snow, leaves that have fallen, etc.

Make sure the drainage is adequate. Suction tubing is used by your mini split's evaporator to collect condensation. Verify that the outside unit is draining correctly.

4.       Focus on comfort

Your 2 ton inverter AC placed on the ceiling assesses the room temperature. The temperature your split AC is reading might not match what you're feeling since hot air goes up and cool air lowers.

 

To make your mini split temperature control better, there are several options. Changing the temperature occasionally until you find the right temperature is one way.

Purchasing a split Ac thermostat, also known as a smart micro split controller, is an additional choice. This device is meant to detect the local temperature and relay it to the AC. This way, there will be greater consistency between the temperature you feel in the room and the AC.

5.       Fix all types of air leakage in the room

Medium to heavy leaks may start to come up near your windows or doors as your home ages. While a few leaks are not a big deal, too many leaks will make your house lose cold air and could also downgrade the effectiveness of your air conditioner. Hence, in order to keep your indoor environment pleasant, your air conditioner will need to run for longer.

Check every window and door in your house to look for air leaks. If you want your home's air conditioner to run at its optimum efficiency, caulk and weather-strip any sections that could make an impact. Reducing the overall amount of time your air conditioner has to operate in order to remove heat and humidity can be achieved by sealing off an excessive number of air leaks in your home.

6.       Replace worn-out air filter

The flow of air in your house will be adversely affected by an obsolete air filter that is filled with dust, debris, and filth. The ability of your central air conditioner to distribute cold, clean air throughout your house will be hampered by a blocked air filter. Because of this, the system will need to run for prolonged periods of time in order to maintain an ideal indoor temperature. It is advisable to check your air filter once a month to make sure it's clean in order to increase the efficiency of your air conditioner.

The Conclusion

If you come across any issues while increasing the efficiency of your inverter air conditioner or a 2 ton non inverter split AC, don’t hesitate from calling an HVAC professional who can look at various elements that have a way in the working efficiency of your air conditioner.