Does unplugging the air conditioner when it's not in use save electricity? Experts say it's pure nonsense
Summer is gradually slipping away from us, the days of running the air conditioner will become fewer and fewer, and the air conditioner's operating time will decrease accordingly. Many people think that when the air conditioner is not in use, pulling out the power plug will save more electricity, but is that really the case, and how much electricity bill can it actually save?
Huahua consulted professionals and found that when the air conditioner is not in use in summer, pulling out the plug actually does nothing for saving electricity, and it is also very likely to cause a trip. In fact, an air conditioner that is not running does not use much electricity, so there is no problem with leaving the plug in.
On the contrary, if you frequently pull and plug the plug, rubbing against the power strip and socket, because the air conditioner is a large home appliance, its power consumption is relatively larger than that of other home appliances. If you frequently pull and plug it, it may cause a power short circuit, a trip, and other situations, which is very dangerous. At this point, Huahua can recommend that everyone buy a dedicated socket for the air conditioner, so that firstly you don't have to worry about household circuit problems, and secondly you don't have to worry about the electricity bill being too high.
Of course, the above situation is based on the frequency of air conditioner use in summer. In autumn and winter, the weather is relatively cool, and the chances of turning on the air conditioner are relatively few, so at this time you must pull! out! the! plug! There are two reasons: first, as long as it is an electrical appliance, it actually consumes a small amount of electricity even in standby mode, especially in autumn and winter when you may not turn on the air conditioner even once for several months in a row, and the electricity consumed will increase over time.
The second aspect is that when an electrical appliance is not used for a long time, unplugging it will extend the appliance's lifespan to a certain extent. Compared with leaving the plug in all the time, unplugging it is a bit healthier for the appliance's future use. Huahua also has a little tip here: plug in the air conditioner every two or three months and let it run for a while. This can expel moisture inside the air conditioner and prevent it from being damaged by moisture the following year.
Indeed, in winter, because the air conditioner is not turned on for a long time, it will cause moisture inside and outside. To prevent the outside of the air conditioner from getting damp, everyone can choose some air conditioner covers in winter to protect it. This not only looks more attractive in appearance, but is also quite helpful for the air conditioner's future use.
For the material of the air conditioner cover, it is best to choose a gauze material as much as possible, because gauze has air holes and air circulation is more convenient. If you wrap the air conditioner too tightly, the effect may be counterproductive. Summer is about to pass soon. Everyone can clean the air conditioner at home to prepare for use next year. Of course, remember to unplug it, otherwise after so many months, Huahua can't guarantee the condition of the air conditioner next year either.