No, increasing the temperature setting on an air conditioner does not make it cooler. In fact, doing so will have the opposite effect – it will make the air conditioner produce warmer air.
An air conditioner works by removing heat from the indoor air and expelling it outside, thereby cooling the indoor space. The temperature setting on the air conditioner's thermostat determines when the compressor and cooling system turn on and off to maintain the desired indoor temperature.
Here's how it works:
Lower Temperature Setting: If you set the air conditioner to a lower temperature (e.g., 72°F or 22°C), the thermostat will sense when the indoor temperature rises above that setting. The air conditioner will then turn on, and the cooling system will work to reduce the temperature to the set point.
Higher Temperature Setting: If you set the air conditioner to a higher temperature (e.g., 78°F or 25°C), the thermostat will sense when the indoor temperature increases above that setting. However, the air conditioner will not produce cooler air; instead, it will not turn on until the indoor temperature exceeds the higher set point. Once the temperature rises above the set point, the air conditioner will turn on and cool the air until it reaches the set temperature.
So, setting a higher temperature on the air conditioner will not make it produce cooler air. It simply delays the cooling process until the indoor temperature rises above the new, higher set point. If you want cooler air, you should set the temperature lower to prompt the air conditioner to start cooling the indoor space. Keep in mind that setting the temperature too low can lead to energy waste and higher utility bills, so it's essential to find a comfortable and energy-efficient setting for your cooling needs.