Reported about 1 year ago
As the weather gets hotter, many people want to stay indoors and use air conditioning but worry about high electricity bills. A recent test by a Japanese media outlet on the electricity consumption of air conditioning compared to electric fans revealed that air conditioning consumes about 10 times more power. However, in 2 specific situations, it is recommended to use air conditioning to avoid heat stroke risks. The test found that running an air conditioner for 6 hours consumed around 530kW of electricity, while running a fan for the same duration consumed only 50kW, which is approximately one-tenth of the air conditioning cost. Strategies to save electricity while using air conditioning include preventing indoor temperature rise, using light-blocking curtains, and placing fans strategically, but it is advised not to compromise health by trying to save electricity, especially when temperatures exceed 35 degrees or remain above 25 degrees at night.
Source: YAHOO