Summer is just around the corner and so are the health hazards of being indoors with air conditioning. Summertime won’t protect you from colds and flu illnesses. About 20 percent of all flu cases occur during the warm months of the year.
In this post, we’ll give you 7 helpful tips on how to protect yourself from the negative effects of air conditioning.
At the end, we’ll also tell you how you can do without air conditioning and still achieve a comfortable feel-good climate.
Tip 1: Pay attention to the controllability and response time of the device!
When buying it is important to pay attention to the functionality of the air conditioner. The system should be able to react quickly and in a targeted manner.
In many devices, because of the original heat, the temperature is usually set too cool. And the subsequent adjustment of the temperature also consumes a lot of time.
That’s why it’s better to make sure you get a professional device before you buy it. Otherwise, it can quickly cause hypothermia in the room and thus harm your health.
Tip 2: Pay attention to the exhaust hose leading outside!
Thus, the room air is constantly exchanged with fresh air and the bacteria are blown outside. You don’t expose your body to unnecessary pathogens and germs.
The hose can be fixed and led to the outside through a wall opening.
The only downer is the reduced cooling performance. The fresh outside air is warm and, after being drawn into the room, must be cooled down again.
Tip 3: Make sure that there is as little air movement as possible!
Have the air conditioner installed in the room so that there is no noticeable air movement in areas where people usually stay.
A permanent draft cools uncovered parts of the body. Especially if you sit for a long time, the risk that your muscles will tense up increases due to permanent exposure to cold.
Tip 4: Never go below the temperature of 20 degrees Celsius!
It is a proven fact that at room temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius, the human body begins to freeze and is particularly susceptible to colds.
In addition, it is advisable that the temperature difference between outdoors and indoors is not too great. Optimally, a temperature difference of 6 degrees Celsius is not exceeded.
Tip 5: Have the device serviced regularly!
The inside of the air conditioner provides a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus that can get into the room and cause you allergies.
Therefore, it is recommended to perform maintenance once a year. In the process, the filter should be replaced and the evaporator disinfected.
Since the air conditioner operates under constant pressure, the components are subject to natural wear.
Tip 6: Clean the air conditioning hoses thoroughly
Rinse and disinfect the air conditioning hoses immediately if you notice unpleasant odors coming from the unit.
The hoses can become a breeding ground for germs and co. especially on particularly warm days. For this reason, the hoses should be cleaned daily during the summer period.
Tip 7: Pay attention to your personal fluid balance!
The dry air conditioning air draws moisture from the body, especially your mucous membranes.
Take plenty of fluids, preferably room-warm water, during these times. If the mucous membranes are well supplied with moisture, bacteria and viruses have much less chance of taking hold there.
Surface cooling: the healthy and uncomplicated alternative to air conditioning
As promised, we’ll also tell you how you can do without air conditioning and still achieve your comfortable feel-good climate.
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 (wall & ceiling), it is invisible and does not emit noise.
The advantages for you are as follows:
- Virus and bacteria free
- No unpleasant drafts (muscle tension)
- No annoying noises
- Design freedom in interior design
- Fast response time
- Pleasant indoor climate
- Maintenance and servicing is reduced to a minimum &.
- Low energy costs.
Conclusion: Forewarned is forearmed!
Buying an air conditioner can be expensive. It is therefore all the more important to pay attention to the decisive features before buying. Otherwise, the anger afterwards is all the greater.
There is a lot of choice on the market, from low-budget models to highly exclusive ones. Surface cooling is a high-quality and inexpensive alternative.
If you’re skeptical about whether surface cooling actually works, it’s best to experience it.
Our surface cooling is healthy and reduces energy costs. If you also want to benefit from healthy and energy-saving surface cooling, get in touch.
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