No matter what system you have from a ducted air conditioning system to a split air conditioning system there is one thing that can assist them both and save you some serious pennies.
Ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans.
Fans can t match the raw cooling power of air conditioning units especially in warm climates but the air circulation provided by ceiling fans or a whole house fan can make a house feel substantially cooler for a fraction of the energy cost of a central ac unit.
A ceiling fan can cost 20 times less to run than a split system air conditioner but is the sacrifice of a completely chilled room or house worth it.
Working them in tandem.
At typical utility rates a central air conditioner costs 43 cents per hour to operate.
But to do that you have to use them properly.
According to energy gov if you use air conditioning a ceiling fan will allow you to raise the thermostat setting about 4 f with no reduction in comfort so let s assume you keep your central air conditioner at 76 degrees when you re home.
We all know that keeping cool with air conditioning is a handy little necessity here in queensland.
If you turn on your ceiling fans turn your air conditioner up 4 degrees to 80 degrees.
Air conditioners in brisbane really get a work out during the summer months.
Using your air conditioner and ceiling fan together can save you some serious money.
Then they turn the fan off and rely on their air conditioner.