3 reasons why the classic air conditioner makes you sick!

Parched mucous membranes, colds, muscle tension – the air conditioner is responsible for many of our “summer illnesses”. You’ll learn three reasons why air conditioning can make you sick in this post. We have also prepared a little extra for you: Small and big tips on how you can reduce or even completely avoid these side effects.

 

Reason #1: Convection – bacteria are distributed throughout the room

Convection cooling is produced in classic air conditioning systems. In this process, the warm air in the room is cooled and then distributed in the room.

When running, an air conditioner blows cold air into the room, but itself becomes very warm. In addition, it removes moisture from the air. The combination of heat and the condensed water provides an optimal breeding ground for the growth of mold, bacteria and viruses in the air conditioning system.

The result is that the dust and all the bacteria formed are stirred up and spread around the room. It is not uncommon for the occupants of the room to subsequently struggle with respiratory disorders and even Legionella infections.

 

Reason #2: Cold air is blown into the room

The air conditioner flows into the room not only cool, but also dry air. Due to the low humidity, the mucous membranes become irritated and the body’s defense function decreases.

Cold viruses and bacteria then quickly enter the body and can lead to painful inflammation or the common cold.

 

Reason #3: Poor controllability of the temperature

Air conditioners have different response times and can be difficult to adjust to the needs of the occupants of the room. Because of the original heat, the temperature is usually set too cool. Even more, it depends on where you sit in the room. Depending on how close your position is to the air conditioner, the draft will make the temperature seem even colder. This means that in many cases the temperature has to be readjusted again and again because the air in the room is too cold.

This, in turn, very often means that people can catch colds or experience muscle tension.

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Tips on how you can reduce or even avoid the health risks

It is important that you pay very close attention to what needs to be done both before buying and while using the air conditioner:

• When buying, pay attention to the controllability and response time of the device.
• Get an air conditioner with an exhaust hose to the outdoors. Thus, the room air is constantly exchanged with fresh air and the bacteria are blown outside.
• Have the air conditioner installed in the room so that there is no noticeable air movement in areas where people usually stay.
• Never go below the temperature of 20 degrees.
• Have the device serviced regularly (at least 1 time/year).
• Rinse and disinfect the air conditioning hoses immediately if you notice unpleasant odors coming from the unit.
• Drink plenty of fluids (preferably room-warm water) if you are in an air-conditioned room for an extended period of time.

Especially the distribution of bacteria, low humidity and poor controllability of the air conditioner lead to health problems. Once these factors are eliminated, you can be in a comfortably cooled space with virtually no health risks.

 

Conclusion: Be sick or be healthy – the choice is yours!

It’s clear that the cooling box can do quite a bit of mischief to people – but it doesn’t have to be. There are many air conditioning suppliers on the market, all claiming to be “good” or even “the best”.

The important thing is to do your research and find out what the requirements are for you and your health.

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