The benefits and harms of an air conditioner in a home: what more?

Summer heat depressing effect on the nervous system. More and more people sooner or later think about buying an air conditioner. A natural question arises: does it not do more harm than good? Around the air conditioners there is a lot of talk about their harmfulness to people and the environment. This article will help to understand this issue and dot all the i.

The benefits of air conditioners

Air conditioning is a device designed to improve the indoor climate. Its benefits are obvious and undeniable. Working in a room where air conditioning is installed is much more pleasant and comfortable. The advantages of its use include:

• Due to the optimal air temperature, the cardiovascular system of the body works better, the pressure normalizes;
• Air conditioners installed in stores and shopping centers increase the number of sales by 1.5 - 2 times. After the street heat, people are more pleasant to be in a chilled room, they often make spontaneous purchases;
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• Modern split systems are able to purify air from pollution, filter small particles of dust, inhibit the growth of mold fungi;
• Special models for allergy sufferers are currently being produced. They purify the air of allergens, inhibit the further growth and reproduction of bacteria. Some models can eliminate the smells of tobacco smoke, pets, perfumes;
• Increased efficiency and productivity. In a comfortable temperature environment, a person is able to do much more than in a hot and stuffy room. In addition, the quality of sleep is better, therefore, more strength and energy.

Air conditioner damage

Despite so many bright positive points, it is impossible not to note the negative aspects of using the air conditioner. Every person who uses it should know about them:

• The number of colds, SARS, pneumonia, laryngitis, which can become chronic, is increasing. These diseases cause a cold stream of air directed directly at the person;
• Air conditioner filters accumulate a lot of dust. When they are completely clogged, the same dust, together with the air stream, is thrown back into the room;
• Legionella bacteria accumulate in untreated conditioners. When air is inhaled, they enter the human body and cause a special form of pneumonia - the “Legionnaires' disease”. This disease is very difficult, even a fatal outcome is possible;
• A working air conditioner dries the air in the room. This primarily affects the nasal mucosa, as well as the skin. People with dermatological problems are especially affected;
• Freon is used as a refrigerant in air conditioners. Inhalation of the vapor of this gas is extremely dangerous for humans. In the event of a breakdown of the cooling system, freon may leak, which is also harmful to the environment. Modern models use a safe type of gas.

How to use air conditioning safe for health

With proper use, climate control does no harm. Be sure to read the operating instructions before use! To protect yourself, it is important to follow a number of rules:

1. Install the air conditioner so that the air flow is not directed directly at people. There are models in which the air flow is distributed over the ceiling, and then evenly settles down;
2. Be sure to rinse the coarse filters once every two weeks under running water without using detergents. Fine filters to change every season. Doing it yourself is not worth it; it is better to invite a specialist;
3. Before turning on the air conditioner, ventilate the room to refresh the air and avoid overdrying;
4. Set the temperature so that the difference with the street indicator is not more than 10 degrees.

Thus, air conditioning alone does no harm. This type of household appliances, like others, is designed for the convenience and comfort of a person. The main thing is to operate it correctly.