5 Electrical Tips for Keeping Cool this Summer
To keep cool this summer, it is best to use a combination of methods to cool your home and limit your power consumption. Here are 5 electrical tips that are energy-efficient methods you can implement this summer.
- Free Options to reduce electricity are:
- Keep out the sun by shutting curtains and blinds.
- At night, keep curtains open in unused rooms to draw the heat out.
- Open doors and windows in different rooms to move air through your home.
- Fit security latches to leave windows open while you are out.
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- A Fan costs around 5 cents an hour
Tip: Set your fan up next to an open window and point it outside in the evenings. Open another window on the shady side to let cool air in. This will remove the warm air in your home and replace it with cooler air.
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- Use your Heat Pump in Fan Mode: The cool mode on your heat pump uses around 25cents an hour, while fan mode is the same cost of running a standard fan.
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- When using cool mode on your heat pump–set the thermostat to 20-22C to maintain a consistent temperature. This will make the heat pump work less, saving your money in the long run. Shut your doors and windows when using your heat pump. Turn the heat pump off when you are not using the room.
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- Only cool the areas of your home that people are in.
If you would like to further cool, ventilate or heat your home, give the team at AB Electrical a call today. 0800 688 244
The Number One Mistake People Make with Heat Pumps in Summer
In the summer, a heat pump can act as air conditioning to provide cool air inside your home or office. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In Cool mode, they remove heat and humidity from the indoor air. As the heat pump gives off cool air, it moves towards the warm areas. Eventually, the entire area becomes cool.
However, this process takes some time. Many homeowners make mistakes that can cost money and decrease comfort by using alternative techniques, and the number one mistake they make is opening windows to cool the room faster.
The theory behind leaving the windows open is that the heat pump will cool the room and the windows will let in the fresh air. But this cannot be further away from the truth.
We advise that you follow these tips if you are going to use a heat pump in cool mode over the summer:
- Cool one room
- Shut doors and windows
- Make sure warm air can’t get in
You need to keep the cool air inside the room and keep the temperature moderate. If you leave the windows open, you will put stress on the heat pump, making it work harder–which will increase your power bill or cause your heat pump to become faulty prematurely. An open window is just letting warm air back inside, defeating the purpose of the heat pump’s cooling mode.
We recommend you set the temperature to between 20-22c in cool mode. By doing this, the heat pump gives off cool air. The thermostat will constantly keep a check on the room temperature. Once the room temperature reaches your desired temperature, the heat pump will turn itself off. When it gets hot, it will turn on again–this gives you a consistent temperature to enjoy.
If you have questions about using your Heat Pump in the summer efficiently talk to the team here at AB Electrical - 0800 688 244.
Why Invest in a Heatpump?
Heat pumps are a hugely popular multi-purpose method of heating and cooling your home. As a multi-purpose investment, heat pumps are an energy-efficient choice, but choosing the right heat pump for your home can be a daunting task. This is where AB Electrical can help you in deciding the best options for your home.
Benefits of Heat Pumps
- Using a heat pump with 7 stars on the energy rating label generates 77% less emissions than a similar heat pump with only 2 stars.
- Overall heat pumps are cheap to run
- Provide instant heat and Cooling
- Heat pumps have thermostats and timers
- Different Models suit different rooms and climates
- Can utilise ducted system to heat/cool other rooms
How AB Electrical can help choose the right Heat Pump
- Size: It is important to choose the right size heat pump for the room you are heating/cooling. If it is too small, it can cost more to run.
- Thermostat: Set the thermostat to above 18ºC (to combat damp and mould) but below 21ºC (to save power)
- Timer: Use the timer to heat or cool your room just before you get home and switch off when you no longer need it.
Give AB Electrical a call today to discuss your Heat Pump requirements 0800 688 244.