Can I Run My Air Conditioning 24/7?
The sun is beaming in the Northern Rivers and Byron Shire, and you’re depending on your air conditioner to keep you cool. That’s the ideal, right?
However, it’s important to note that you shouldn’t keep your air conditioner running 24/7 – no matter how warm it is outside. There are several reasons for this, and we’re here to inform you of them.
Here are six reasons why you shouldn’t keep your air conditioner running all day, every day.
1. It Wastes Energy
Heating and cooling systems are the main users of energy in your home, even when operating at standard capacity. Therefore, if you’re running your system all the time in an attempt to keep your home at the desired temperature, you’re unintentionally wasting a lot of your home’s energy. This is useless given that you’re bound to leave the house multiple times a day.
2. Your System Could Shutdown
If you overwork your system, it will eventually shut down. This is because certain components will be put under pressure to perform and, once they falter, this has a knock-on effect on the whole system. True, when on ‘auto mode’, your air conditioner runs longer cycles than usual in hot weather. Yet these cycles are never without a break. You wouldn’t tire out your body without rest and sleep in between, so don’t do it to your air conditioner.
3. It’s Not Good For Your Health
If your system becomes semi-clogged from over-usage, small dust particles can make their way into the cool air that is being disseminated from your system. If you’re prone to allergies, this could pose a health risk to you or other family members.
4. It Causes High Energy Bills
We’ve already stated that a constant running air conditioner leads to wasted energy, so it’s only right to assume that this has a negative impact on your energy bills too. It could lead to bills that are two to three times more costly than usual, even if your air conditioner is energy-efficient.
5. It’s Bad For The Environment
The health risks associated with overrun air conditioners also extend to the environment too. Household air conditioners increase greenhouse gas emissions and, even if your air conditioner is environmentally friendly, emission levels will never be 0%. In a nutshell, as your home gets cooler, the environment gets warmer – starting a vicious cycle that will have an impact for years to come.
6. You’ll Clog Your Air Filter
A clogged air filter seems like the least of your worries since this is something that can be fixed with regular cleaning. However, if you treat your air conditioner maintenance with the same level of neglect as you do when it comes to turning it off, complete failure is imminent.
A clogged air filter seems like the least of your worries since this is something that can be fixed with regular cleaning. However, if you treat your air conditioner maintenance with the same level of neglect as you do when it comes to turning it off, complete failure is imminent.
Running your air conditioner constantly is bad for you, the environment, and your unit. Do you require air conditioner repairs from running your air conditioner 24/7? Don’t hesitate to contact Coughran Electrical Services today on (02) 6680 4173 or email info@coughranelectrical.com.au.
