Your Guide to the One-Tonne Challenge
Tips For Renters – Home cooling
Clean the air conditioner’s filter
Clean the air conditioner’s filter every month. A dirty air filter reduces airflow and may damage the unit. Clean filters enable the unit to cool down quickly and use less energy. If you have a central air conditioner, regularly clean a re-usable filter or change the filter at the beginning of the cooling season.
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Set your air conditioner at 24°C (75°F)
Set your air conditioner at 24°C (75°F) and raise it when you go out, or set your programmable thermostat to do this. For each degree set below 24°C (75°F), you use 3% to 5% more energy. This recommended setting will give you the most comfort at the least cost.
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Turn off all sources of heat
Turn off all sources of heat, such as lights, appliances and electrical equipment, when not in use. In summer, if you can, do your baking, washing, drying and ironing early in the morning or in the evening.
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Use fans
Use fans as your first line of defence against summer heat. For example, a 60-watt ceiling fan costs between 8¢ and $1.50 to operate monthly, while an air conditioner can cost between $6.75 and $40.50 a month.
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