With children home for the holidays, maintaining a comfortable indoor environment is essential. To ensure everyone enjoys a pleasant and energy-efficient atmosphere, consider the following tips:

1. Set the Temperature Wisely: Avoid setting the air conditioner too low, as this can increase energy consumption without providing significant comfort benefits. Instead, select the cooling mode and set the temperature to a recommended 23 degrees Celsius. This will create a comfortable environment while minimizing energy use.

2. Program for Comfort and Efficiency: Maximize comfort and efficiency by programming your air conditioning system. Starting the cooling process in the morning, when indoor and outdoor temperatures are lower, can help the system reach the desired temperature more efficiently. This avoids system overuse during the hottest parts of the day.

3. Use Wi-Fi technology to manage air conditioning systems from smart devices  

Smart technology makes it easy to control an air conditioner from the desk using a smartphone or tablet or using voice command when available. Fujitsu General offers a suite of Wi-Fi controller options for new and existing systems up to 10 years old enabling individual cooling zones, timers and unique optimisation to provide comfort across the day to suit individual and collective needs.

4. Control the areas being cooled to avoid wasting energy

Optimise air conditioner use during the extreme temperatures of summer by cooling the spaces where the home office is set up and where the kids will spend most of their time. Ducted air conditioning systems enable this using zone control, which directs airflow to specified areas within the home. However, if a smaller home or unit has one wall mounted unit installed in the living area, and the home office is set up in another room, consider relocating to the living room on those really hot days. Also, close doors to rooms not being used during the day to guide the cool air to where it’s needed.

5. Keep the indoor and outdoor units clean

Dust and debris can build-up on both the indoor and outdoor unit, restricting airflow. This can cause the system to work harder, leading to higher energy usage and increased running costs. Wipe them down, and clean the indoor unit filters regularly.

Maintaining a comfortable and cooled environment will keep the household happy during the holidays, helping to avoid conflicts and exhaustion from heat.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about air conditioning options for year-round indoor comfort, contact Fujitsu General Assist on 1300 364 484 to speak to a member of our friendly customer service team.