Follow these simple energy saving tips to get the most out of your air conditioner.

• shut windows and external doors when operating the air conditioner
• minimise the area being cooled or heated by shutting doors to unused rooms
• regularly clean filters
• locate the external section of the air conditioner (compressor) away from direct sunlight, and with good air flow around it
• set the thermostat between 24 and 27°C
• reduce the amount of heat entering the building by shading windows and walls, insulating ceilings and walls and sealing draughts
• open up windows and external doors if the outside temperature is lower than the inside temperature, instead of using the air conditioner.