The amount of energy an air conditioner uses depends on its size, efficiency, and how long it runs. On average, a central air conditioner uses about 3,000 to 5,000 watts of electricity per hour.
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Air conditioning equipments consume 0.5 KW electricity per Kilowatt refrigeration.
It varies from air conditioning unit to unit. However, the exact energy usage will be on a name plate on the air conditioner. Look for a rating in either amps or watts.
I suggest that you put your air conditioner on low or use the fan on the air conditioner because it uses less energy. Another thing you could do is take a regular fan and put in the window to get air flow.
Yes, an air conditioner uses electrical energy to operate. Inside the air conditioner, refrigerant fluid undergoes a chemical reaction to absorb and release heat, but this process does not involve the direct use of chemical energy.
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Air conditioner service cost depends on the problems and materials use in changes.
Keep windows and doors firmly closed, look into better insulation for your home as well to keep in coolness, this way the air conditioner can be on less due to not having to replenish coolness as much.
Is it feasible and approximately how much will it cost to replace the air conditioner in my '91 Miata with a unit that does not use freon?
I believe the mini-split air conditioner will work on your two story house because many people are really satisfied with the work it does. Plus it doesn't use that much energy which will be good over the summer.
ask your electric company