Stay Cool This Christmas: Air Conditioning Tips for the Brisbane Heat
Beat the Brisbane heat this festive season with easy, practical air conditioning tips. Learn how to clean your filters, set the right temperature, and keep your home cool without blowing your power bill.
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You know how it goes: you're setting up for Christmas lunch, the oven’s on, the house is full, and the air feels like soup.
If your air con isn’t ready, the only thing cooking will be you.
Don’t sweat it (literally). Here’s how to keep your home chill, comfy, and efficient this festive season without sending your energy bill into orbit.
1. Start With a Clean Filter
Think of your air con filter like a coffee strainer. If it's clogged, nothing flows right.
Dust and gunk block airflow, forcing your system to work twice as hard.
Quick fix:
Pop open the front cover
Remove the filter
Give it a rinse with lukewarm water and let it dry before popping it back in
Pro tip: Clean your filters every month in summer; especially if you’ve got pets or live near dusty roads.
2. Set the Right Temperature (and Leave It There!)
Brisbane heat can tempt anyone to crank the temp down to 18°C, but resist the urge.
Your air con doesn’t cool faster on a lower setting, it just works harder and costs more.
The sweet spot? 23–25°C.
Pair that with a ceiling fan on low speed and you’ll feel perfectly cool, without the electricity guilt.
3. Cool the Room, Not the Whole House
If everyone’s in the lounge or dining area, close off unused rooms.
This keeps the cold air where it’s needed most, and saves power.
Bonus tip: If you’ve got a ducted system, check your zoning. You can shut off airflow to empty areas and give more power to where people actually are.
4. Use Fans to Help Out
Your ceiling or pedestal fan is your air con’s best mate.
Fans help circulate cool air, making 24°C feel like 21°C. That's comfort without cranking the unit.
Pro tip: Make sure your ceiling fan spins counter-clockwise in summer. It pushes air down for that breezy feeling.
5. Try Dry Mode on Humid Days
Brisbane humidity can make even 25°C feel sticky and gross.
Switch your unit to Dry Mode; it’ll pull moisture out of the air first, making your space feel fresher and lighter.
This is perfect for stormy afternoons when it’s not super hot, just muggy.
6. Pre-Cool Smartly
Don’t wait until your guests arrive (and the house is an oven).
Turn the air con on an hour or so earlier. It's easier and cheaper to maintain a cool room than to chase down the heat once it’s built up.
Think of it like preheating the oven, but in reverse.
7. Keep the Outdoor Unit Happy
Your outdoor compressor is the unsung hero of your system.
If it’s surrounded by leaves, garden clutter, or direct sun, it can’t breathe and that kills efficiency.
Do this now:
Clear about half a metre of space around it
Give it some shade (but not blockage)
Make sure no plants or furniture are blocking the vents
8. Spot the Warning Signs Early
Weird smells? Weak airflow? Dripping water?
Your air con might be begging for attention. These are early signs of dust build-up, refrigerant leaks, or blocked drains.
Don’t ignore them. The fix is way cheaper before it fails completely.
9. Use Timers and Sleep Mode
Set a timer to switch off automatically at night or while you’re out.
Modern split systems and ducted setups let you schedule run times so you stay cool only when you need to.
Tip: Sleep mode gently raises the temp through the night; ideal for comfort and savings.
10. When to Book a Professional Service
If it’s been a year (or more) since your last air con service, now’s the time.
A technician can deep-clean the coils, check refrigerant, clear drains, and make sure it’s running safely.
Warning signs you need a pro:
Strange smells
Water leaking
Constant tripping
Weak cooling even at low temps
Stay Cool, Save Cash, and Avoid Meltdowns
A few simple habits can keep your air con happy, and your Christmas guests comfortable.
Quick Summary:
Clean filters monthly
Set temp between 23–25°C
Use fans for extra comfort
Try Dry Mode on humid days
Clear the outdoor unit
Book a pre-summer service
Need a Hand Before the Holidays?
If you’re in Brisbane and want your home cool, clean, and efficient before the festive chaos hits, Exclusive Electrical & Air has your back.
We handle:
Air conditioning cleaning & servicing
Split system installs
Ducted A/C maintenance
Electrical safety checks
Book your Pre-Summer Air Conditioning Service today and stay cool this Christmas while everyone else is sweating it out.
https://www.exclusiveqld.com.au/connect