06/04/2026
๐ก #๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ โก๏ธ
๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ค๐ฆ: ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ข๐ญ๐ค๐ฐ ๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฃ๐ด๐ช๐ต๐ฆ
๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ: ๐๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ. ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ข๐ญ๐ฐ๐ด ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ข๐จ๐ฆ
โ๏ธ ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฆ (๐๐):
1. Use a fan or air cooler to boost your AC.
This will help cool the room faster and reduce your ACโs workload. Face the fan away from the AC and save P200.98/mo.*
2. Clean AC regularly.
Cleaning your AC filters every two weeks will ensure that itโs running efficiently and save you up P86.40/mo.** A quarterly preventive maintenance will also help and save up to P195.31/mo.***
3. Set your AC temperature to 25โ instead of 18โ.
Studies have shown that this is the optimal temperature for your comfort, and cooling time is the same regardless of temperature. Doing so can save up to P1,895.91/mo.****
4. Set your AC timer an hour earlier, and switch to a fan.
Your fan will help keep the air cool until you wake up โ save P90.50/mo!*****
5. Install curtains or blinds to block out the sunโs heat and keep your room cooler.
๐ง ๐ฅ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ:
1. Check if your fridge door seal is tight.
Seals in good condition help avoid warm air from going in and will save you P506.67/mo* Do a paper test to check:
โข Inspect the seal for damage like cracks, tears, or holes
โข Insert a paper or bill in-between the seal and the fridge
โข Pull out the paper. If there is some resistance, that part of the seal is working fine; but, if the paper slides out too easily, then the seal is loose.
2. Keep your fridge about 67% full.
This will help maintain its temperature and reduce the energy it uses. Doing so can save you P288.72** vs overloading.
3. Set your fridge to mid-setting for optimal energy savings.
Shifting from high to mid-setting can save you P248.55/mo.***
4. Keep your fridge away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
5. Defrost your direct cooling fridge at least once a month to keep it running efficiently.
๐จ ๐๐๐ก๐ฆ:
1. Consider upgrading to a DC fan.
DC or direct current is a new tech for fans where the electric current flows in one direction, consequently, consuming less energy than AC or alternating current wherein the current reverses. This new tech gives you more fan speed settings but uses less power and can save you P151.30/mo.*
2. Clean your fan blades every two weeks to ensure that theyโre running efficiently.
3. Unplug your fan when not in use.
You may plug it into a power chord to make it easier to turn off.
4. Consider a fan instead of AC for small spaces.
Based on tests, a 16โโ stand fan consumes only P0.50/hr on low, P0.58/hr on medium, and P0.67/hr high setting.**
5. Use a fan (and setting) that best suits your home setup and budget.
Based on tests, different types of fans have different costs to use: stand fans โ P272.68/month; personal fans โ P33.56/month; industrial fans โ P667.01/month; bladeless fan โ P222.34/month.***
6. Use handheld fans when outdoors.
Handheld fans are convenient when travelling or commuting and only cost P0.22**** to fully charge.
๐ก ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐๐๐ก๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ฆ:
1. Air coolers can be an alternative to ACs.
If you just need to cool small spaces for a few hours โ these cost only P0.85/hr to use.
2. Ice makers can save you during your summer get-togethers.
These just cost P1.43/hr to use.
3. Energy-efficient LED light bulbs can help reduce the heat generated by your lighting.
You can further shorten your usage by using motion-sensor LED bulbs and save P29.98/month.
4. Smart power strips can help you manage the power consumption of your appliances and turn them off when theyโre not in use.
5. Calculate!
Check and track your appliancesโ consumption using the Meralco Appliance Calculator.
https://appliancecalculator.meralco.com.ph/
Visit Meralco.com.ph for full article details and under relevant info.
