Can you Run an Air Conditioner 24/7?

Should you leave your air conditioner on all day? Or all night? Or 24/7?

If you have an air conditioner and spend a lot of time at home - and let's face it, that counts for many of us recently! - you may have already questioned this.

In this article, we are going to break down the issue, and answer the question for you - can you run an air conditioner 24/7?



First of all, we should clarify that air conditioners are designed to be left on when needed, so it is safe to leave your air conditioner running for as long as you want to.

You should not expect that your air conditioner will cease working, or worse still, cause an incident such as a fire, should you leave it on 24/7.

So from this perspective - yes, you can run an air conditioner continuously without worrying that it will stop functioning or compromise your safety.

But those aren't the only things to consider.

Are you considering leaving your air conditioning on all the time so it keeps your home at a consistent temperature?

You might think that this would be a better idea than 'blasting' the air con when you switch it on in order to get your space to a comfortable temperature quickly.

But according to the experts, your air conditioning unit is actually more efficient overall if turned off when you are not home and turned on when you get home.



Even if you turn your air conditioner on after a period of time, it should not take a long time for the space to reach the desired temperature.

If you find it uncomfortable and frustrating coming home to a hot or cold house, consider using your settings on your unit that allow the system to start running again on a timer.

If you have a daily routine like getting home from work at a particular time, you can accurately set the timer so that you come home to a comfortable home every day.

This allows you to enjoy the comfort as soon as you get home as well as the efficiency of not running your system 24/7.



Another factor to consider is that although you may want to run your system all day, the cost and environmental impact of this excess electricity usage.

Just because your unit will not break if used 24/7, this does not mean that operating in this way is necessary.

If you have any issues with your current air conditioner, or are concerned about how long your system is cycling on, you may need an air conditioner service in Coffs Harbour.

For expert services and more from our air conditioning professionals in Coffs Harbour, please get in touch to organise a booking today.