The air conditioning remote control button that almost no one uses and can save you up to 80% on electricity.

With the arrival of summer and increasingly frequent heat waves, air conditioning use is skyrocketing in millions of homes. However, very few users fully understand all the functions of their remote control , especially one that can help save on their electricity bills without sacrificing comfort: the "fan" mode .

This button, usually labeled "FAN" or with a fan icon , allows the appliance to operate solely as a fan, meaning without activating the compressor. Instead of actively cooling the air, it simply circulates the air in the room. Although it doesn't reduce the temperature, it can help improve the feeling of warmth during periods when it's not extremely hot.

The fan function is especially useful at night , during cooler hours, or when the outside temperature is acceptable but the room feels stuffy. It can also be activated immediately after using the cold air for a while, to maintain the feeling of freshness without further energy consumption.

Furthermore, this mode consumes almost no electricity , as the air conditioner's greatest energy expenditure occurs when the compressor kicks in, which cools the air. Therefore, fan mode can save up to 80% compared to conventional use of the unit, according to manufacturers.

Frequent use of this mode also has technical benefits : it reduces wear on the compressor, which in the medium and long term helps to extend the life of the device and require less maintenance.