For many, traditional air conditioning is the lesser of two evils on hot days. To avoid the beads of sweat caused by the high temperatures, some even take a cold. In the meantime, however, there are already alternatives on the market that leave the disadvantages of the classic air conditioner behind.
In this article, you’ll learn the 3 reasons why the classic air conditioner is long outdated and what attractive alternative system is available.
Reason 1: It causes high energy costs!
Seeming bargains at discount electrical retailers often conceal power guzzlers that make the electricity bill expensive. Although the devices are often relatively inexpensive to purchase, they require a lot of energy in daily use.
Comparison: Air conditioner vs. refrigerator & energy saving lamps
Air conditioners work similarly to refrigerators, but instead of 150 to 200 liters of capacity, entire rooms must be cooled.
A conventional air conditioner consumes a power equivalent to the amount of energy-saving light bulbs needed to illuminate 50 living rooms.
Energy costs rise disproportionately
Studies show that an average air conditioner running only 30 days a year requires an additional 220 kWh/a of electricity. If you compare this to a modern refrigerator that runs throughout the year, this is 200 kWh/a.
For example, an economical two-person household consumes between 1000 and 1400 kWh/a.
Reason 2: It puts a strain on your health!
In addition to colds, air conditioning can also bring on dangerous infections and allergies. Even if the device is maintained optimally and regularly, there may be health risks.
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.
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.
As a result, cold viruses and bacteria quickly enter the body.
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 and causes muscle tension.
Reason 3: It’s loud and disrupts your home design!
No matter whether there is a mobile air conditioner or a split air conditioner in the room – the noisy box is disturbing. Every now and then you can even smell the air conditioner, as bacteria and dirt can accumulate relatively quickly in the unit and are then automatically distributed throughout the room.
Unfortunately, you will also have to put up with the following facts if you buy a conventional air conditioner:
- You are limited in living space due to the air conditioning fixtures!
- It disturbs the appearance of your apartment/office/house!
- In a multi-party house, you must first obtain the consent of all owners for a split device!
- The sounds are noticeable and bother you!
- You run the risk of rust or mold!
Modern cooling now works via surface cooling!
As promised at the beginning, and of course we can’t do it without self-promotion, we’ll give you the energy-saving, healthy and invisible cooling option. The solution is the so-called surface cooling. It works on the principle of radiation and almost completely avoids air circulation. With its processing in the surfaces (floor, wall & ceiling), it is invisible and does not emit noise.
It has been proven that the energy consumption is significantly lower than that of an air conditioner and also ensures a healthy indoor climate that does not lead to colds and infections in the first place.
Conclusion: Air conditioners belong to the last generation!
Like so many things, the technology of cooling systems is evolving. What was trendy until not so long ago, is now already expensive, unhealthy and unflattering. Even if you put up with the expensive electric bills and the disruption in home design, you should at least think about your health.
Often it’s even not just your health, but the health of your children, your dog, or your colleagues. With a modern alternative, such as surface cooling, you get rid of the negative side effects once and for all.
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