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Transform Your AC Into A Low Cost Air Purifier This Winter
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Moneycontrol•18-10-2026, 10:34
Transform Your AC Into A Low Cost Air Purifier This Winter
- •Switch your AC to Fan mode to circulate air and trap dust without activating the high energy consuming compressor.
- •Running just the indoor fan consumes only about 40W to 100W, costing roughly Rs 100 to Rs 120 per month.
- •Wash the AC filter thoroughly with lukewarm water and mild detergent before use, and repeat every two weeks during heavy pollution.
- •Standard mesh filters catch larger particles, but you can upgrade them with affordable add-on PM2.5 filters like NanoClean or Airth for better results.
Key Questions Answered
You can switch your AC to fan mode by pressing the Mode button until you see the fan icon on your remote, which keeps the power-hungry compressor off while running only the indoor blower.
Running an indoor split AC fan at around 60W for eight hours a day uses roughly 15 units a month, costing about Rs 100 to Rs 120 at typical residential tariffs.
You can purchase affordable add-on purifier filters online or in stores for Rs 500 to Rs 1,500, such as NanoClean or Airth, which attach directly to your existing AC filter to catch fine dust.
