Factors that Affect the Power Consumption of an AC
- indiamitsubishiele
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min read
Updated: Mar 1, 2022
Nothing feels better than a cool, air-conditioned room on a hot and humid day. But at the same time, AC power consumption tends to keep many people from realising this tantalising dream.
While there are a number of companies today that offer a range of low power consuming air conditioners for people to choose from, understanding the many factors that can affect how much electricity your AC consumes can go a long way in offering you some peace of mind:
The Number of People in the Room
Our bodies emit a lot of heat, so the number of people present in a room at the time is a very important factor that affects the power consumption of an AC. If there are more people in the room, the AC will work harder to bring the temperature of the room to the desired limit and as the number of people in the room will increase, it will result in increased electricity consumption as well.
Type of AC
Whether you have an all-weather AC, whether it is a split AC or a window AC, if it’s a 3-star or 5-star AC, if it is an inverter AC – all these factors have a say in how much power the AC will consume. However, these are all factors that you can research and look into before making your purchase to ensure you buy a suitable AC.
The Temperature Outside
The power consumption of an AC does not remain the same in all weathers. It also depends on the temperature outside. An AC will require more power to cool down a room when the temperature is 35 degree Celsius as compared to when the temperature is 20-25 degree Celsius.
Size of the Room
Basically, an air conditioner works by removing hot air from the room and replacing it with cool air. The more air a room has, or the more space there is that requires cooling, the more power your AC will consume. This simply means your AC will need more power for a larger room. Calculating the right tonnage required based on the size of the room can go a long way in helping you choose the right AC, so you can minimise the power consumption.
Calculating Power Consumption
To calculate the power consumption of your AC manually, you can use the following formula:
Units per month = kW of AC * Daily running hours * No. of days in month (when the AC is running)
Understanding the power consumption of your AC can also help you optimise its usage without having to pay out inflated utility bills.
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