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Yes. The compressor in the AC takes a great deal of power.

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Does having the window open at home while the air conditioner is on cost you more?

If you are trying to cool your home or room to a temperature that is lower than the temperature outside, then the electricity needed will be much greater if the window is open. So, in short, yes.AnswerOn a warm day, leaving your windows open will allow warm air to replace the air that your air conditioner just worked to cool. Thus, your air conditioner will have to continue to run, which uses electricity, to re-cool this air. Of course, using more electricity will cost you more money.


Is it more economical to run a 110v window air conditioner at night than to keep using your 220v air conditioner?

Running a 110v window air conditioner at night may be more economical than using a 220v air conditioner if the 110v unit is energy efficient and adequate for the cooling needs of the space. However, factors such as the size of the room, insulation, and local electricity rates should also be considered when determining the most cost-effective option.


What is the difference between a normal window air conditioner and a compact window air conditioner?

In winter season split AC is working better than window AC and the heating is not decrease like windpw AC the working system is the same but heating ability is not the same why?


Why are there water droplets form on the window of an air-conditioner bus?

The interior of the bus is cooler than outside the bus because of the air conditioner. Water vapour outside in the air touches the cooler surface of the window of the bus and condenses to form water droplets on the window.


What takes more electricity: leaving the lights on all day or running the air conditioner for an hour?

Running the air conditioner for an hour typically consumes more electricity than leaving the lights on all day.


Does a small air conditioner use less power than a large air conditioner?

Yes. It costs less money to run a smaller sized a/c system.


What is considered a mobile air conditioner?

A mobile air conditioner, also called a portable air conditioner, is a smaller air conditioning unit ideal for places where a larger window unit is not feasible. The portable units can be moved from room to room, as they are a lot smaller than the window units and, therefore, portable.


Does a ac window unit use less electricity then a central air unit?

Yes, because it is a much smaller machine, thus has less power requirements. Disagree - are you certain that a small machine running for (ie) 12 hours, will use less electricity than a central A/C unit running for (ie) 3 hours?


Does a free standing air conditioner have to b bye a window?

Not necessarily. The free standing air conditioner can be as far from the window (or duct) as the hoses allow. It is true that, you can not be much farther than a few yards. Otherwise you get heat losses in the vent hoses.


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LED lights use substantially less electricity than most other kinds of lighting -- even less than compact fluorescent bulbs.


How much does air condition in general cost?

An air conditioner, depending on the size of the unit and how much installation is needed, can range anywhere from $100.00 up to $2,000.00. A window air conditioner will probably cost less than having an electrician come into a person's house and install a central air conditioning unit for the whole house.


What company will put freon in your window air conditioner?

Small appliance repair companies will do it, but the cost is generally higher than a new unit.