She saves us when the temperatures climb, but it can be expensive if we are not paying attention to this detail. What element of the air conditioning should you monitor so as not to finish on the straw?
In summer, we only think of her and as soon as we turn it on, we see again. Air conditioning has become as essential as the fan formerly. But while electricity bills are soaring and heat peaks are increasing, a simple forgetfulness can quickly turn into a financial chasm.
Because the more the air conditioning, the more it consumes and it is not just a question of temperature adjustment. Even if we remain reasonable, that it is the rule at 26 ° C, which is recommended inside, some see their consumption explode without understanding why. In question: a dysfunction that is not spotted with the naked eye, but which acts as a slow poison for the device.
According to ADEME (ecological transition agency), poorly maintained air conditioning can consume up to 30 % more energy. In other words, a hundred euros that fly over the summer season. Worse: an dirty system can overheat, break down or diffuse an air of poor quality, with health consequences.
This gesture, many forget it or think that it requires a professional when it is within everyone’s reach. It only takes a little lukewarm water, a soft cloth … and think about it every two weeks. This good reflex? Clean the air conditioning filter of course! It is he who retains dust, pollens, hairs and other particles. By closing, it slows down the air passage, forces the device to force, and increases the consumption. A dirty filter is like running with a mask on the nose, result: ineffective air conditioning, abnormal noise, climbing invoice, and stifling indoor air.
So this summer, before looking for eco mode or buying a more efficient new device, a single reflex: turn off and unplug your air conditioner, open the hood, remove the filter, aspire with a fine tip or use lukewarm water with a flexible bristle then dry it and put the filter. It takes five minutes, and it can avoid hundreds of euros in repair … and many cold sweats!
