Air conditioners are expensive and are worth their cost only if they work efficiently for a long time span. Here are some easy guidelines which will help your air conditioner work efficiently, consume less electricity and last longer.

The place where you install your air conditioner should be checked and approved by a professional. It is proven that in certain positions air conditioners cool without having to work to their maximum potential, which means cutting down on energy costs.

Always install the air conditioner in a place which has no exposure to direct sunlight. This helps the air conditioner to work more easily without pressurising the compressor. This can lower your electricity bills by almost 5%.

Another important thing is to keep the doors and windows of the room where the air conditioner is operating completely closed. Cold air escapes through open doors and gaps so lets the outside warm air to enter the room. Thus the air conditioner has to work harder to cool the room which means decreased efficiency of the machine and higher energy consumption.

It is important to keep other electric items which emanate heat, like TVs or computers away from the air conditioning unit because their heat makes the air conditioner work for a longer period of time.

Try to keep the thermostat as high as possible and use a ceiling fan to circulate the cool air. Also sign a year-long maintenance contract with a professional company who can look after your air conditioner for you.