Smart Cooling

Practical guides for tropical homes

Actionable tips on sleep mode, inverter advice, filter cleaning, and understanding your bill. For physics with citations, see The Science.

Sleep Mode Live

What Does Sleep Mode Actually Do?

The moon button on your remote — how it gradually raises temperature as you sleep, and why it varies between brands.

Inverter Live

Inverter vs Non-Inverter: Different Rules for Each

Should you turn your aircon off when you leave the room? The answer depends on which type you have.

Bill Live

Why Is My Electricity Bill So High?

Aircon is almost always the biggest item. Here's how to read the situation and where to look first.

Running Cost Live

How Much Does Running an Aircon Cost Per Hour?

A simple formula, worked examples for six tropical cities, and the one figure most people get wrong.

Maintenance Live

How to Clean Your Aircon Filter (And Why It Matters)

A clogged filter can increase energy use by up to 30%. This takes 10 minutes and no tools.

Myth Live

The 16°C Myth: Setting It Lower Doesn't Cool Faster

Your compressor runs at the same capacity targeting 16°C or 24°C. Here's what actually happens.