Winter Air Conditioning - Tips And Tricks

When thinking about winter air conditioning, following these tips and tricks will help save money and keep your system more effective during the colder seasons. Air conditioners in winter are used to heat the home but can also cost a lot of money. To maintain the air conditioning unit and use it properly in winter will be extremely beneficial. Logicool Air offers the best air conditioning repair and air conditioning installation services for all air conditioning systems during Sydney winters. 

Some of the best winter air conditioning tips and tricks are:

• Set the temperature of the air con at 17 to 20 degrees celsius to prevent the system from overworking.

• Warm up the house by letting light through, sealing gaps in walls and doors and installing proper insulation. This will help with keeping the warmth inside the home and not making the aircon work harder.

• Install a reverse cycle air conditioner that provides both cooling and heating options. They are flexible, efficient and keep the air quality inside the home healthy.

Air Conditioning Temperature

One of the best ways to combat winter chills is to utilise the air conditioner and set it to warmer temperatures. People often increase the temperature high but are unaware that they are using a large amount of energy. Most times increasing the temperature higher will also not be as effective and there will be wasted energy. The encouraged temperatures the air conditioner should be set at are 17 to 20 degrees celsius.

How does the Temperature Setting Affect AC Cost?

The harder an air conditioning system has to work to provide the required heating means the system will use more electricity. Every degree higher set on the aircon to heat the room will increase the energy cost by 10%. 

Both the indoor unit and the outdoor unit will have to work harder at creating the needed temperature. That is why in winter the temperature should be between 17 to 20 degrees celsius on the air conditioner. This will decrease the amount of work the system has to perform and still provide warmth to the space.

Keeping the Home Warm

There are numerous ways to keep the temperature warm by adjusting areas around the home to trap heat more effectively. By doing these tasks it will also reduce the stress which the aircon has because the system will not have to work harder to warm a cool space. When an air conditioner has to heat a whole room or building where the air easily escapes then it will use more energy.

The best steps to follow to help prevent the aircon overworking and keeping the house warmer in winter are:

• Use heavy curtains to block heat escaping through windows which is an often cause of heat loss
• Install proper insulation which can save energy costs from heat loss by up to 45%
• Seal up any cracks or gaps in the window or door as these often can lose 15-25% of the home’s heat
• Pelmets should be installed where they can on top of curtains to help reduce the amount of cool air entering the room
• Close the doors of any room which is not receiving the warm air to prevent the air being wasted
• Configure the air conditioner if possible to work in specific rooms to help with preventing wasted warmth
• When the air conditioner is not in use open the blinds or curtains to let sunlight enter the house and warm up the space 
• Undergo regular air conditioning service and maintenance to ensure the system is running perfectly with no defects

Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning 

A reverse cycle aircon works in both summer and winter and is an extremely energy efficient system. Instead of classic heating systems which create heat energy, a reverse cycle aircon will use the air from outside. The refrigerant in the system will work in a reverse way to heat up the air and warm up the space. Most ducted aircons and split system air conditioners will come with a reverse cycle model.

The main advantages with reverse cycle air conditioning systems are:

• Adaptability – reverse cycle aircons have technology that will automatically detect the temperature and adjust to combat this. 
• Efficient – systems which are reverse cycle are extremely efficient with their energy usage. They can also work long hours and not use as much electricity as other air con units. 
• Health – reverse air con systems improve the air quality of the room while dust and debris from the air.
• Zoning – air conditioning zoning is where an aircon is configured to work in specific rooms at different times. Most reverse cycle aircons will have zoning options and are an extremely useful option.
• Environmentally Friendly – newer models of reverse cycle air conditioning are built to use less energy and use less refrigerant. This means that overall reverse cycle aircons are becoming increasingly less impactful on our environment. 

Professional Winter Air Conditioning Specialists

Logicool Air has over 15 years of experience working with winter air conditioning across all of Sydney. Our fully qualified technicians will operate with any winter air conditioning system to perform Air Conditioning Installation work and Air Conditioning Repair jobs. 

Our highly recommended winter air conditioning services are affordable, reliable and performed by our trusted workers. Each technician will work in any place, from living rooms to large buildings, in any Sydney area, including Northern Beaches and South Sydney.

For fully licensed technicians to work with winter air conditioning – rely on Logicool Air at all times!