Living In UAE

UAE: 7 tips to reduce your AC bill while working from home

Is working from home making your electricity bill soar? Here’s how you can cut costs

Published: August 24, 2020 18:26 Last updated: October 13, 2020 12:32 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

1 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Have you noticed a spike in your monthly electricity bill? Image Credit: Gulf News archives

2 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — With many people working from home, electricity and water usage can also increase. Image Credit: Stock image

3 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Peak-load hours in Dubai - 12pm to 6pm during summer months. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

4 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — ACs can take up to 75 per cent of your energy consumption. Image Credit: Stock image

5 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

6 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Here's how you can reduce your AC costs. Image Credit: Stock image

7 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — 1. Keep the temperature at 24°C Image Credit: Gulf News archives

8 of 26

AC tips — Luay Ghussein, Director of Engineering at Taqeef, an air conditioning (AC) solutions provider. Image Credit: Supplied

9 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — It can be tempting to bring the temperature down to lower than 24°C Image Credit: Stock image

10 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Reducing the AC by a single degree can cost you nine per cent more in bills. Image Credit: Stock image

11 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — 2. Switch off the A/C when you leave the room Image Credit: Stock image

12 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — 3. Get a fan Image Credit: Stock image

13 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — 4. Use a programmable thermostat Image Credit: Stock image

14 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — The thermostat allows the AC to regulate the room's temperature, cutting energy consumption. Image Credit: Stock image

15 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Image Credit: Stock image

16 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — 5. Draw the curtains Image Credit: Stock image

17 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Bright sunlight can make it harder to keep the room cool. Image Credit: Stock image

18 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Image Credit: Stock image

19 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — 6. Keep it clean Image Credit: Gulf News archives

20 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Clogged filters can make it harder for the AC to distribute air. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

21 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Image Credit: Stock image

22 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — 7. Look for efficiency ratings Image Credit: Stock image

23 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Decide on which unit suits your usage and requirement best. Image Credit: Stock image

24 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Newer models are more energy-efficient. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

25 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — An ESMA ratitng can help you make a more informed decision. Image Credit: Gulf News archives

26 of 26

Reduce your AC cost — Image Credit: Gulf News archives

Browse by Categories

Related stories

This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. Both on your website and other media. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our Privacy Policy.