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If it’s cold, if it’s closed, it’s crazy! How to run AC comfortably during monsoons? Bill will survive

Sandy Verma July 12, 2026 03:24 PM

It’s raining outside, it’s patchy in the house, but if you run the AC, you get goosebumps! If you turn off the AC again, if you keep the windows and doors closed, after a while the room starts to hum. But where to go home?

During the rainy season, the temperature decreases slightly, but the amount of moisture in the air increases a lot. As a result, even if the temperature is low, the room feels uncomfortable. Sweating is also frequent. During this time, if you run the AC without following the proper rules (Monsoon AC Tips), the electricity bill may increase, and the house is not free from humidity.

If you want to use AC in monsoon, follow some simple rules.

Keep fan running along with AC. The cold air will quickly spread throughout the room. And you can turn off the AC immediately. As during summer the house gets hot again when AC is turned off, it is relatively less during monsoon. As a result, once the temperature of the room has been lowered, if you can keep the windows and doors closed, that coolness is maintained for a long time.
Many people think that running the AC at 18 or 20 degrees Celsius will cool down the house quickly. In fact, it consumes more electricity. Moreover, as the outside air is wet during monsoons, sneezing and coughing can occur at such a low temperature. A temperature of 24 to 26 degrees Celsius is most suitable during monsoons.
The main problem during monsoons is not heat, but excess humidity. So it is more effective to run ‘Dry Mode’ instead of always using ‘Cool Mode’. It makes the room feel much more comfortable and consumes less power than normal cool mode.
AC air filters get dirty quickly during monsoons due to dust and humidity. If the filter is dirty, the air flow is obstructed, as a result the cooling capacity of the AC decreases and the electricity consumption increases.
Many people only clean indoor units, but it’s important to look at outdoor units as well. Leaves, dust or dirt can accumulate there due to rain and wind. This obstructs the flow of air and puts extra pressure on the compressor.