The AC should be switched off for 5-7 minutes every one to two hours.If there is good ventilation around the compressor, the AC has to work less hard.
The comfort that is available in an AC is definitely not available in a cooler. There is something different about the coolness of AC. But it is so hot that even the AC has responded. Due to the heatwave, the compressor of the AC is being greatly affected, and this is the reason why there are frequent reports of fire in the AC. There can be many reasons for AC compressor fire which is directly related to high heat.
To escape the heat, there are many people who want to sit in front of the AC all day long. For this reason he keeps the air conditioner running the whole day. But this can pose a danger to both you and the AC. Let us understand how.
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If the AC is kept on for a long time, there is a high risk of the compressor overheating. Therefore the AC should not be kept on for too long. Among the people who have AC in their homes, very few people would know how long the AC should be switched off after running it.
At what time should it be closed?
According to an AC expert, if you are running the AC for a long time then you should remember to switch it off for 5-7 minutes every one to two hours. Due to this, the AC compressor will not heat up rapidly, and there is no risk of fire in extreme heat.
Also read- If the cooler is operated in this manner, the humidity in the room will increase, the body will become sticky and sweat will flow.
Apart from this, there is a risk of overheating even if your compressor has become very old. The compressor of an excessively old AC can overheat during the summer season. Timely care of the compressor and replacement as per need is very important.
Apart from this, cleaning condenser coils, filter cleaning and checking refrigerant level are also important parts of AC care. Also, if there is good ventilation around the compressor, the AC has to work less hard to cool the room.
Tags: Air Conditioner, Tech Knowledge
FIRST PUBLISHED: June 22, 2024, 14:02 IST
