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04 / Electricity · Hack #09
Set the aircond to 24–25°C and put it on a timer.
Every degree colder costs more. A timer stops it running for hours after you've fallen asleep.
“18°C doesn't cool faster. it just costs more.”Potential saving
RM10–RM40 / month
≈ RM120–RM480 / year
Effort
10 seconds
Wait, what?
3 / 10
“nice one”
CheapHack ratio™
NO-BRAINERsaving ÷ effort
COMMUNITY TIPDemoLast checked: 12 AUG 2026
THE PROBLEM
Air conditioning is usually the biggest single line on a Malaysian electricity bill.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DO
Set 18°C 'so it cools faster' (it doesn't), then leave it running all night.
(no judgement. we did too.)THE CHEAPHACK
Set 24–25°C, use the sleep or timer mode, and use a fan alongside it. The compressor works less and the room still feels cool.
HOW TO DO IT
- STEP 1Set 24–25°C on the remote.
- STEP 2Enable the sleep timer for 2–4 hours.
- STEP 3Add a ceiling or standing fan for airflow.
- STEP 4Clean the filter monthly. A clogged filter makes the unit work harder.
You’ll need: An aircond remote with timer mode
THE MATH
RM25 × 12 = RM300
Per month
RM10–RM40
Per year
≈ RM120–RM480
is it worth the hassle?DO THIS NOW.(no-brainer ratio · 10 seconds)
WHEN THIS MAKES SENSE
- You run aircond nightly.
WHEN IT DOESN’T
- Medical or infant needs that require specific temperatures.
THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR
- Savings depend on unit efficiency, room size, and current habits.
DO THE MATH WITH YOUR NUMBERS
Do the math ↗
You save
RM100 − RM75 = RM25 × 365
RM760 / month
RM9,125 / year
RM45,625 over 5 years
okay, now this is getting serious.Is it worth the hassle?
DO THIS NOW.this is a very good hourly rate.
RM9,125 for 1 min ≈ RM547,500 per hour of effort.
DID IT WORK FOR YOU?
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