L’SOStariffe.it and Segugio.it Observatory analyzed one of the hottest topics of the moment: the need to use the air conditioner to counteract the high summer temperatures and the alternatives available. With the energy crisis and skyrocketing electricity prices, the air conditioner weighs much more on bills this year. According to the estimates of the Observatory, the air conditioner involves an average consumption of 450 kWh per year, concentrated in the warm months. Considering the current energy prices, the impact of the air conditioner on the bill is approximately 125 euros.
What are the alternatives to using the air conditioner
As revealed by the Observatory, it is possible to resort to several alternatives to reduce or cancel the use of the air conditioner. First, you can bet on a ceiling fan which consumes a tenth of the air conditioner and guarantees a good home cooling. It should also be noted that with some tricks you can keep the house cool even without resorting to the air conditioner.
As the survey points out, it is necessary to block the entry of sunlight into the house with curtains and shutters and to place plants on balconies and windows, in order to reduce the entry of external heat into the house. At night, however, it is necessary to open the windows and let in the fresh air outside.
Also note the importance of rreduce the use of devices that produce heat (both household appliances and cooking equipment). Also pay attention to lighting. The best choice is to focus on LED technology which produces less heat unlike other solutions.
Also noteworthy is the importance of take advantage of natural air currents, sespecially for houses exposed on several sides, to naturally cool the house. Among the alternatives available to users to reduce the use of the air conditioner there is also the possibility of maximizing thermal insulation of the house, thus avoiding the entry of hot air.