With the hot days, you’re inevitably at the mercy of air conditioning . No matter whether at home, in the office or in many other common areas – the coolers run at full speed almost everywhere in the summer.
In this post, you’ll learn 8 tips on how to mitigate your health risk so you don’t get that nasty summer flu in the first place. If you want to know why air conditioners make you sick, this article will tell you all about it.
Tip 1: Pay attention to controllability and response time when buying!
A mere on/off function has the disadvantage that there is only one option of cooling intensity. This usually means that it either stays very hot in the room or it gets very cool. Therefore, you should definitely make sure that you can control the air conditioner sufficiently to your needs.
In addition, the response time is also important. The faster the device responds, the easier it is to use. Otherwise, you run the risk that it is set too cold and you have to constantly readjust it afterwards.
With the right purchase decision, you avoid the cooling curve intersecting your health curve.
Tip 2: Make sure you have an exhaust hose that leads outside!
A major criticism of air conditioners is the bacteria that accumulates and spreads. You can prevent this with an exhaust hose that leads outside. In the process, the room air is repeatedly exchanged with fresh air. The bacteria are thus not blown back into the room, but are led outside.
For the people in the room, it’s a huge relief because the body doesn’t have to deal with tons of bacteria.
Tip 3: Pay attention to the direction of the air movements during installation!
If the draft from the air conditioner goes directly in your direction, the shoulder and neck area in particular will tense up very quickly. The tension can then last for several days and be very uncomfortable.
In order to avoid these unpleasant side effects, it is best to install the air conditioner in such a way that people are not permanently present in the direction of the air flow.
Tip 4: Never go below the temperature of 20 degrees Celsius!
If the temperature in the room drops below 20 degrees Celsius, your body will start to freeze. Freezing is the body’s reaction to cold circulation. The muscles move jerkily and the body trembles.
If it is a permanent condition, it can become harmful to the immune system and health.
Too big a temperature difference is also harmful
If the difference between the outside and inside temperature is more than 6 °C, it puts a great strain on the circulation. If you leave the cooled room, you may even experience circulatory collapse.
If the difference is below 6 °C, the human organism regenerates and recovers faster after a hot day.
Tip 5: Have the air conditioner serviced regularly!
Evaporators and cabin air filters in particular provide a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses and fungi. They enter the interior and can cause colds and allergies. Therefore, the device should be professionally maintained and disinfected at least once a year.
Another additional benefit is that during maintenance, the technical components are also examined and faults are corrected. This ensures better energy efficiency.
Tip 6: React immediately to unpleasant odors!
Unpleasant odors are often due to uncleaned air conditioning hoses. Therefore, it is also advisable to rinse and disinfect them regularly. Especially in summer, bacteria and contamination can quickly occur due to increased use, high humidity and high temperatures.
If the unpleasant odor is acute, it is best to clean the hose immediately.
Tip 7: Drink plenty of fluids!
Cold air conditioning air dries out mucous membranes, making them more susceptible to viruses. The cilia on it are weakened and lose their cleaning function. Viruses then have an easy time settling in the body.
If you consume enough water, you can maintain your water balance and your mucous membranes remain able to fight off viruses.
Tip 8: Think about the cooling alternative “surface cooling”!
Air conditioning entails many “side effects” and can be a lot of hassle. A healthy alternative is surface cooling. Floors, walls and ceiling are supplied with cool water via surface registers.
Contrary to what is often assumed, surface cooling does not emit cold. It extracts heat from the room. Physics says that the warmer body always gives off heat to the cooler body. And that’s what your body needs to stay healthy and feel good.
Because this type of cooling works largely via radiation, there is little convection. Therefore, bacteria distribution is minimal and there is no draught in the room. You can also say goodbye to the brood of bacteria that resides in the box of a conventional air conditioner.
The surface cooling is laid in the surfaces. You can’t hear them, see them, or smell them!
Conclusion: It can be simple, but it can also be complicated!
Whether you’re in the office or at home, you can fight the negative side effects of air conditioning and escape the summer flu. However, if you’re tired of “watching out,” there’s a simple alternative: surface cooling.
With it, you won’t have to deal with regular flushes, viruses, and drafts. You can sit back comfortably and enjoy the pleasant feel-good climate.
Our surface cooling is even particularly energy-saving due to the special pipe routing. If you also want to benefit from energy-saving surface cooling, contact us.
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