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What else can be said that has not been said before about such a wonderful device? And in the hot summer it can help, and in the cold it is no less useful. Yes, you will not believe it - the air conditioner can even serve as an additional source of heat.
One thing worries the users of the device: what happens to the air? Does the air conditioner humidify or dry the air? After all, there is so much information on the Internet on the topic of the harm of the air conditioner, which is difficult to understand: where is the truth and where is the lie. Our article is specially prepared to understand everything in a few minutes.
The content of the article
- What humidity should be in the room to feel good
- How the air conditioning system works
- What is air conditioning dehumidification? Looking at cooling option
- What happens when heated?
What humidity should be in the room to feel good
Sanitary standards set this indicator in the range from 40% to 60%. In the middle lane it can reach 70%. But with only one air conditioner, you can instantly reduce the indicator immediately to 20-30, which is not the norm. For comparison, even in the Sahara, humidity reaches at least 30%.
What is the effect of low moisture in the atmosphere?
- lungs poorly absorb oxygen;
- the skin is dried;
- mucous membranes are irritated;
- constant feeling unwell, headaches, etc.;
- decrease in productivity;
- development of allergic reactions or aggravation of existing ones.
And this is not a complete list of all the consequences of dry air. Even wood and paper at reduced humidity do not withstand and deteriorate.
But a high percentage of moisture can be even more harmful than dryness. True, you will not achieve this with an ordinary air conditioner - you can sleep peacefully.
It is possible to explain why a split system dries the air based on the operation of a traditional device. How it works - we will tell you right now.
How the air conditioning system works
The design of the air conditioner consists of two parts: the one in the room (internal) and the external one. In cooling mode, freon (refrigerant) is produced in the outer part. From pressure, it warms up, and the vapors are discharged into the atmosphere.
The cooled refrigerant enters the inside of the air conditioner. Here it increases in size, taking heat from the atmosphere. As a result, the temperature in the room decreases. And on a cold heat exchanger, water droplets appear - condensate. It is brought out through the drainage system.
So whether the device dries the air - we understand several ways of working at once.
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What is air conditioning dehumidification? Looking at cooling option
A conventional split system with prolonged use can reduce the humidity in the room as much as 30%. Drainage - reducing the percentage of water in the atmosphere by removing it from an enclosed space (on the street, it will not work to reduce humidity in one area, because there is no enclosed space).
A decrease in the percentage of moisture can have both positive and negative implications for humans: in the subtropics, even an additional dehumidifier may come in handy.
Why is everyone afraid of moisture? The main sign of a high water content is stuffiness in the room. If you do not "dry" the apartment, then it happens that it is even impossible to sleep. That's it, high humidity.
And in the cooling mode of the air conditioner, a partial dehumidification of the room atmosphere occurs. Waste in the form of condensate is discharged to the street through the drainage channel.
What happens when heated?
The device works according to the "heat pump" method. How it works: when the air conditioner is turned on, warm air masses that are outside even in winter are taken into the room. This is what distinguishes a split system from an electric heater.
In this situation, the process is the opposite of cooling: the condensate does not evaporate, but vice versa. With its help, freon passes into a gaseous state, the atmosphere is saturated with additional moisture and the overall temperature in the room rises. With such work, the air in the room is not dried.
As you can see, in different modes, the air conditioner behaves differently. Do not be afraid to dry the air in a house or apartment: often ventilate the room to saturate the air with moisture. And be healthy!
