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As it is another item running off the engine of the car it takes some energy to power it which would have gone to turning the wheels. This means that you are using more fuel.
I have an aging Volvo V40 and when I turn on the air conditioning I immediately lose some power to the engine. When I am going up a steep hill I have to turn it off so that all of the power goes to driving the car forward and not keeping me cool.
I expect it depends on the manufacturer and age of the car etc. but I think it can reduce mpg (kpl) by about 10%.
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Is it more economical to run a 110v window air conditioner at night than to keep using your 220v air conditioner?
Use the air conditioner whose product of votage X amps is the lowest if you want to pay the least to operate.
What size amp breaker for a 220V air conditioner?
a 2p 20 amp should work fine for a single 220 air conditioner,
Can a 12000 BTU air conditioner run on 15 amp breaker?
A 12000 BTU air conditioner draws close to 15 amps. While it technically can run on a 15 amp breaker, you may want to use a smaller air conditioner to be on the safe side.
What is wrong when you switch from fan to air conditioner and it shuts the breaker in the electricity box?
You're actually OPENING the breaker. And it means you're drawing too much power. 1 air conditioner=about 10 box fans. Try unplugging things using the same circuit. An air conditioner draws a lot of juice. An A/C and a microwave, for example, are too much for most homes to handle. Your breaker box should (hopefully) tell you what breaker goes where.
Air conditioning system delivers warm air what is the cause?
If you mean how an air conditioner that goes in a window will blow warm air outside then that is because an air conditioner basically takes in air from outside and pulls out the cold air which then blows into your house then the warm air is released back outside.
Does the air conditioner really waste gasoline?
Yes, it uses power and this power must be generated by the motor using more petrol.
Does a car takes gasoline to run the air conditioner?
Using the AC takes power from the engine and it does lower the mpg.
Which is a nondurable good bicycle gasoline washing machine or air conditioner?
Washing machine
Does the Prius turn on the gas engine when the air conditioner is on?
The Prius gasoline engine will start when the main battery charge gets low and begin to charge the battery. The air conditioner in the Prius is all electric, there is no compressor drag on the gasoline engine.
Is it more economical to run a 110v window air conditioner at night than to keep using your 220v air conditioner?
Use the air conditioner whose product of votage X amps is the lowest if you want to pay the least to operate.
What is the difference in tractor trailer fuel mileage using the air conditioner versus no air conditioner?
City or highway...
What did the air-conditioner evolve into?
They evolved into... air conditioners. An air conditioner is still an air conditioner. The basic operating principle hasn't changed - it's just become more compact and more efficient.
What is ductable air conditioner?
air conditioner maintain the humidity,temp,pressure,sound,air velocity,dust control. if we have to maintain more than 2-4 rooms at a time with one air conditioner then we are using this type of air conditioner. in this system one duct or line have to go through all rooms to flow the pure & cooled air to the rooms & one duct or line have to bring all corrosive air outside the rooms & flows into outwards. This type of conditioner called ductable air conditioner.
Does running the air conditioner in your car waste gas?
You will use more gas when your air conditioner is running.
Where could one go to find a used split air conditioner?
A split air conditioner can be bought from SnapDeal, Amazon and HarveyNorman for example. A split air conditioner is sometimes preffered to a window air conditioner as it tends to be more efficient.
What is the difference between an air conditioner and a heat pump?
An air conditioner if functioning as air warmer or air chiller can be called as a type of heat pump. If an air conditioner is working as an air de-humidifier then it no more a heat pump.
What takes up more electricity - central air conditioner or window air conditioner?
Central of course because it is larger.
