AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
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1. A method of controlling an air conditioning system comprising:
- determining an electric power rate information; and
supplying an internal air of a first indoor room to a second indoor room to reduce a temperature difference between the first and second indoor rooms based on the determined electric power rate information.
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Abstract
An air conditioner and a method of controlling the same are disclosed herein. The method of controlling the air conditioner includes receiving an electric power rate information, and distributing an internal air from a first indoor room to a second indoor room to reduce a temperature difference between a plurality of indoor rooms. During periods of peak power rates, costs associated with operating the air conditioner may be reduced by limiting operation of the indoor and outdoor units, while adjusting the temperatures of the indoor rooms by distributing air among the plurality of the indoor rooms.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of controlling an air conditioning system comprising:
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determining an electric power rate information; and supplying an internal air of a first indoor room to a second indoor room to reduce a temperature difference between the first and second indoor rooms based on the determined electric power rate information. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method of controlling an air conditioner comprising:
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determining an electric power rate information; and controlling a target temperature of an indoor room based on a user set temperature and the determined electric power rate information. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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