Summer in Australia can be characterised by many things, including the relentless heat waves that are felt across the nation. During the warmer months, it pays to be vigilant in how you use your air conditioner, especially if your family are all at home and each person wants their room cooled to a different temperature. 

In this Fujitsu General guide, we’ll outline the best air conditioner settings for summer, ensuring you remain comfortable during the warmer weather without breaking the bank. If you’re looking at upgrading your home with an energy efficient air conditioning system, you can browse the full range online or contact us directly to schedule a consultation.

How to Ensure Optimal Indoor Comfort For The Summer Holidays

With children home for the holidays, maintaining a comfortable indoor environment is essential. To ensure everyone enjoys a comfortable, yet energy-efficient, environment, consider the following tips on choosing the right air conditioner settings for summer:

Set The Temperature Wisely

Finding an ideal temperature for the air conditioner in the summer is critical to maintain comfort and efficiency. Avoid setting the air conditioner to an extremely low temperature, as this can increase energy consumption without providing significant comfort benefits. Instead, select the cooling mode and set the temperature to the recommended setting of  23 degrees Celsius to create a comfortable environment while minimising energy use.

Program for Comfort and Efficiency

Maximise comfort and efficiency by programming your air conditioning system to operate at the least strenuous times of day. 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.

Use Wi-Fi Technology To Manage Air Conditioning Systems from Smart Devices

Smart technology makes it easy to control your air conditioner on the go, using either a smartphone, tablet or voice commands when available. Fujitsu General offers a suite of Wi-Fi controller options for new and existing systems, enabling remote cooling of individual zones, scheduling of timers and unique optimisation to provide comfort across the day to suit the needs of your household.

Control The Areas Being Cooled to Avoid Wasting Energy

Optimise air conditioner use during the extreme temperatures of summer by only cooling the spaces which are being used, such as the home office and living areas where the kids will spend most of their time. Ducted air conditioning systems enable this capability using optional zone control which directs airflow to specified areas within the home, providing more effective operation. If a smaller home or unit only 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 extremely hot days. It is also recommended to close doors to rooms not being used during the day to guide the cool air to where it’s needed the most.

Keep The Indoor and Outdoor Units Clean

Dust and debris can build up on both the indoor and outdoor unit, which restricts 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. Regular cleaning can also help prevent a yellow air conditioner appearance, which is permanent and cannot be restored.

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

Stay Cool and Comfortable This Summer With Fujitsu General

The perfect air conditioner settings for summer are slightly different to operating your unit throughout the rest of the year. During the warmer months, setting your air conditioner to operate efficiently is as much about planning around the warmest parts of the day as it is using the features inbuilt into your unit. Fortunately, with Fujitsu General’s tips, finding the ideal summer setting for your air conditioner is a fast and simple process.

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.