How many degrees should we set the air conditioner to in winter?
How to set your air conditioner temperature in winter season?
A major question that consumers are concerned about in the winter is how many degrees their air conditioner should be running at in order to stay healthy and save on monthly energy costs at the same time. In this article, we will give you some useful tips on how to use your air conditioner in winter and analyze why every consumer should be informed about it.
Why is it important to get the temperature of the air conditioner right?
It may seem logical that most people care about this, but does everyone know how much depends on how we use our air conditioners? Keeping your air conditioner at the right temperature in the winter is important for more than just monthly energy costs. To a large extent, our health also depends on the degrees in the rooms we live in.
Proper protection of the body against viruses and diseases
If your air conditioner is set to too high or low a temperature, it can lower your immunity and affect your natural firewall - your mucous membranes. It protects the human body from various pathogens and viruses. Especially during the winter season, when we are exposed to high temperature amplitudes, cold, wind, etc., we should protect our body and not "wear it out".
Protection against respiratory problems
Winter is a season when humidity rises. Especially in some homes, this can be a serious problem. Too much humidity can trigger various health problems or exacerbate others, such as asthma. If you have humid air in your home, you may also experience difficulty breathing.
Humid air can also trigger allergies as it is conducive to the growth and spread of pollen, mould and other bacteria.
Overheating of the body
This is common as most people like to be warm in winter, not taking into account the change in body temperature when we sleep. Beds and blankets generate extra heat. When we sleep with someone next to us, this is also an extra heat release. Symptoms of overheating are restless sleep, dehydration, sweating, heat stroke and feeling uncomfortable.
Older people need to be careful as the older body does not regulate temperature as effectively and therefore they are at greater risk of overheating.
Why are energy costs high?
Don't think it doesn't matter how many degrees your air conditioner runs at. It will run for as long as it takes to reach the set degrees. While you may want to keep your air conditioner at 29 degrees in the winter and 18 in the summer, we don't advise you to do so. Besides, these values are not very comfortable for the human body.
Think about pollution
While modern air conditioners are the most environmentally friendly ever created, they also affect the environment. The more electricity you use, the more you help release greenhouse gases. We live in a time when the consequences of human consumerism have significant consequences and we need to start living a more sensible and economical lifestyle.
How many degrees should the air conditioning be set to in winter?
Let's start by saying that the degrees in heating mode and cooling mode do not feel the same. The answer will also be different for different parts of the day. In the winter, it is recommended that you run your air conditioner between 22 and 25-26 degrees during the day. If the size of your air conditioner is appropriate and the room is well insulated, this temperature setting will be quite sufficient to keep you comfortable.
How do we use our air conditioner in the winter?
According to experts, the ideal temperature at night is between 15.6°C and 19.4°C for adults and between 20°C and 22.2°C for babies. Underwear and blankets help to keep the body warm so that we sleep comfortably and don't feel cold.
There is likely to be a difference of a few degrees from person to person, so it cannot be said that there is an ideal temperature for everyone. It is best to ask all occupants if they are comfortable with the settings chosen.
However, if your main concern is at what degrees the air conditioner operates most economically, you may accept the value of 24-25 degrees as the most economical.
It's estimated that going one degree above that temperature would increase energy bills by about 10%.
Since heating and cooling are the biggest factors in your energy bill, sticking to the recommended temperature will improve energy efficiency and increase your savings.
When you're not at home, it's a good idea to turn the temperature down to around 20 degrees to save on your electricity costs, but also when you get home so the appliance doesn't have to ramp up.
In addition, we encourage you to take advantage of all the extra features of your air conditioner that will help you save on your energy bills.
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