What Temperature Should You Set Your AC to in Winter? (Pakistan Edition)

Many households in Pakistan still run their AC in winter — for cooling or just air circulation. The key question: what temperature keeps you comfortable without spiking your bill?

✅ The Right Temperature: 24-26°C

• Less strain on the compressor
• Lower power consumption
• Reduced risk of catching a cold/flu
• For just air circulation, use Fan mode or 26-27°C

⚠️ Important: Pakistan’s Slab System

If your monthly consumption crosses 200 units, your ENTIRE bill gets charged at the higher (unprotected) rate — not just the extra units.

This is the single most important point most people don’t know.

💰 Bill Comparison (5-Star Inverter AC, 6 Hours Daily)

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Bottom line: Just changing the temperature can roughly DOUBLE your bill — with no real added comfort.

💡 Extra Tips to Cut Your Bill

• Use a ceiling fan alongside the AC
• Keep doors/windows sealed
• Clean the filter regularly
• Watch the 200-unit threshold
• Use Timer/Sleep mode

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Conclusion

If you’re running an AC in winter, keep it at 24-26°C — you get comfort, better health, and a lower billing slab. Running it at 18-20°C is simply wasting money.

Note: Figures are estimates based on Pakistan’s 2025-26 NEPRA tariff. Exact rates vary by DISCO (LESCO/IESCO/K-Electric etc.) — always check your latest bill.