# Air coolers in humidity, inverter fridges cut bills: HT guides

2026-08-07T10:54:42+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

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Hindustan Times reports that air coolers can still be effective during monsoon if used with proper ventilation and reduced water pump operation, contrary to the belief that they are useless in humidity. The outlet also says switching from a regular to an inverter refrigerator can lead to a surprisingly large drop in electricity bills, as inverter compressors adjust speed based on cooling needs rather than switching on and off. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) star rating is highlighted as a more important indicator than the inverter label alone for energy savings. Both guides include product recommendations currently on sale.

## Coverage

- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/think-an-air-cooler-won-t-work-in-humidity-these-models-might-surprise-you-and-they-re-on-sale-101786079084334.html>
- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/i-switched-from-a-regular-to-inverter-fridge-and-was-shocked-by-how-much-my-power-bill-dropped-101786093390480.html>

Tags: air coolers, Amazon sale, cooling, home appliances, humidity, monsoon tips
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