As the warm weather continues to drag on, air conditioners will be the saviours.
They provide welcome relief from sweltering weather and an obvious solution to prevent heat related illnesses and deaths.
Make sure that you have an efficient unit working for you. Keep it well maintained by having it professionally cleaned and inspected at least once every 6 months.
If it has seen better days, make sure the replacement unit is suited to the size of the area it is to cool/heat and is energy efficient.
Some of the advantages of having an air conditioner are:
Reducing heat stroke
Air conditioning is the number one protective factor against heat related illness and death.
People who are most vulnerable to heat related illness are children under the age of 4, adults over the age of 65, people who are overweight and those who are sick or on certain medications.
To help reduce the risk, doctors recommended drinking lots of water during the summer and staying in air conditioned areas during the hottest part of the day.
Easing allergies, illness and asthma
For people with allergies or asthma, research shows that air conditioning can help ward off attacks.
Air conditioning can help filter out airborne pollen from trees, grasses and weeds to keep it from circulating indoors. Bacteria and airborne contaminants are also reduced with the help of a properly sanitised air conditioning unit.
Air conditioners also lower indoor humidity, which decreases the growth of dust mites and mould.
Increase in Productivity
At work and home if you are overheated or too cold you slow down and can feel quite fatigued. Maintaining a constant temperature will keep a spring in your step and a smile on your face.
To ensure optimum efficiency, air filtration and to save on energy consumption, we recommend to have your air conditioner professionally HydroKleened every 6 months.