5 features on your AC remote you probably didn’t know!

Air conditioner technologies have certainly advanced in the past few years and along with that, so have the tiny symbols on your AC remote! While you might have gotten a bit too comfortable with the usual temperature increase/decrease and timer buttons, it’s time you pay attention to the upgraded features on your AC remote and get the best bang for your buck!

First off, don’t get confused by the complex names and symbols on your air conditioner remote control. While the features might have different names on different brands of AC remotes, they are largely similar in function.

This guide from Voltas will help you operate any AC like a pro not only at your home but in any hotel room or wherever you are staying as a guest. AC manufacturers have embedded a number of features for your convenience in your air conditioner remote controls. Going beyond the standard cool modes, fan speeds etc., there are many more symbols that can help you maintain the perfect room environment while optimizing on your running costs as well as saving energy. Let us look at some of the lesser-known features of your AC remote:

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Feel the ‘iFeel’:
 
AC units with the intelligent iFeel remote, incorporate a sensor array within the remote to ensure that the AC maintains temperature according to where you are sitting. This feature provides better, more accurate cooling as compared to regular AC units that maintain optimal temperatures only around the AC unit and not where the people are actually sitting in the room. Additionally, there are four different sleep modes that utilise the iFeel remote to ensure proper cooling with respect to one’s body temperature to save power even while ensuring maximum comfort.  Exciting, isn’t it?
 
The Anti-Fungal feature:
 
This function helps to prevent the growth of microorganisms on the evaporator coil of AC by keeping the coil dry to some extent. When the compressor is ON and the user turns OFF the AC from the remote, the compressor will go off immediately but the fan blower will remain ON for some time.  Considering air pollution is a menace across multiple Indian cities, this is an extremely crucial and relevant feature especially for those who are working-from-home and using ACs for extended periods of time.
 
Dry Mode / Superdry Mode:

On being activated, the Dry/Superdry mode forces the AC to remove extra humidity level in the room quickly. This efficiently makes the indoor environment a lot more comfortable for people. The AC runs on a predefined higher cooling capacity while limiting the indoor fan blower at a lower speed.  Essentially, this new mode will capture the extra water vapour in the air at a much higher rate with lesser time. It controls the humidity levels in the room by quick dehumidification and is ideal for people living in coastal areas such as Mumbai and Kolkata where the air can be incredibly dense during certain months.

‘ADJ’ feature:

Depending on the model, this key will reduce or increase the max. cooling capacity (Tonnage) of the AC based on its tonnage extremities. Based on the cultural insight of Indians opting to ‘adjust’, modern Maha-Adjustable Inverter AC comes with the unique value proposition of ‘Flexible Air Conditioning’ that allows the user to choose from multiple tonnage options.  Consumers have the ability to switch from 1.5 Ton to 1 Ton capacity or 2 Ton, depending on the ambient heat or number of people in the room; leading to savings and optimization of running cost. 

‘Saver/ Eco’ Mode:

Energy Saver or Eco mode has become a preferred choice lately as an increasing number of people are getting conscious about their carbon footprint. Almost every modern AC remote control has this feature. This mode efficiently uses the compressor and fan so that minimal energy is consumed to achieve the desired temperature. On activation, the set temperature is 24°C and Fan speed is medium. It runs the AC in economic mode and saves electricity, while simultaneously being great for your pocket and the environment.