Formerly air conditioners used to be as simple as turning on / off with high, medium and low options. But with the latest technological innovations, modern air conditioners offer more functions with multiple modes of operation.

These multiple options include the cool, dry and fan options. Regardless of the time of the year, the humidity and temperature levels give you the freedom to save energy by configuring the operating mode of your air conditioner. Only a simple understanding of each configuration helps you maximize most of your air conditioning at a cheaper cost instead of allowing your air conditioner to explode at full speed, which makes you feel uncomfortable.

Cold mode

The cold mode is the default mode in which the air conditioner operates (that is, the temperature setting and fan speed). In cold mode, the air conditioner takes hot air and passes it through the compressor to cool the air before expelling it to the room.

The possibility of saving electricity in this mode depends on the temperature setting in this air conditioner, as well as the starting temperature of the room.

For example, you will consume less energy when changing a room from 30 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius, but more energy to change from a room from 35 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius.

The cold mode uses the compressor and the air conditioning fan component.

When to use cold mode:

    • You can use the cold mode when the temperature and humidity levels are high.
    • Use the cold mode when you want the temperature to remain at a constant and cold level.

Dry mode

If you are in a city near the sea, you are likely to experience dryness some days of the year when comfort is low as a result of humidity. To achieve comfort during days like this, moisture must be removed. It is certain that the sensation in a room will be unbearable when the temperature and humidity are present, so it is necessary to remove moisture.

The dry mode simply works by aspirating the air humidity (humidity) so that the air becomes bearable and comfortable; that is, the moist air is taken to the air conditioner, dried with the evaporator and then returned to the room as dry air. In this mode, the air conditioner does not blow much cold air, but rather dries the air.

It is important to note that it does not work as an air dehumidifier since it does not absorb all the humidity in the room, but maintains the comfort of the room at least 60% humidity. When to use this mode:

    • When the temperature is acceptable, but the humidity is too high.

 

    • Use dry mode when you do not need to cool the air.

 

    • During the colder months or the rainy season.

Fan mode

When switching to fan mode, the fan runs continuously, but the compressor is off. It is only the fan that circulates the air already present in the room. In this mode, changes in temperature and humidity levels are not made.

The fan mode is not very effective for better comfort if the room is too hot or too wet (in this case, a ceiling fan is recommended). The fan mode is better for climates where little air circulation is needed.

When to use fan mode:

    • When the temperature and humidity are acceptable, all you need is a simple movement of the air.

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