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Air Conditioning, Friend or Foe?
As Summer heats up, air conditioners provide relief. But be warned, they can lead to health problems if not cleaned properly.
Air conditioners are the number one protective tool against heat related illness and death. Those most vulnerable are children under 5, adults over 65 and those who are sick or have respiratory problems.
A health issue to be aware of is that poorly cleaned air conditioners are breeding grounds for mould, fungus and bacteria. These microbes are blown into the room every time you turn your air conditioner on.
For people with asthma and allergies a clean air con can be a life saver. Air conditioners help filter out airborne pollen from trees, grasses and weeds to keep them from circulating indoors. They also lower indoor humidity, which decreases growth of dust mites and mould.
If you work in an office building it is imperative that your company maintain the air conditioning system. Sick building syndrome is more common than you may think. Symptoms may include dizziness, dry or sore throat, itchy eyes and nausea.
To ensure that your air conditioner keeps you cool and healthy this summer, make sure you clean or change your air filter and have had your summer HydroKleen done to ensure a constant supply of clean, healthy air.
Call 1300 608 318 or visit https://hydrokleen.com.au/aircon-clean-caloundra-maroochydore-noosa-sunshine-coast/ to book a clean.
What have you forgotten in your New Year Resolution?
Most of us have a New Year Resolution e.g. to lose weight, get fit, detox or live a healthier life, but have you overlooked something?
For all of the above to work as effectively as it should, the environment you live in should be undergoing a transformation as well.
Let’s start with the air you breathe in your home or business. Your air conditioner has built in air filters unless it is out of date or hasn’t been professionally cleaned. You can clean the filters yourself simply by removing them and giving them a good vacuum and a gentle wash with warm soapy water. But the allergy and illness causing contaminants are found deeper into the unit, mould, bacteria, pet dander and dust can all build up in the coils and on the inside of the unit.
Every time you turn your air conditioner on, these contaminants are blown into the air for you and your family to breathe in. If you still smell unusual odours, coming from your air conditioner, even after you have cleaned the filters, it may be time to replace the unit altogether.
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Don’t Touch That Knob!
If there’s one thing that is the bane of contention in offices across the globe, it would be the right to adjust the thermostat.
The easiest way to upset someone within the office is to play with the temperature control. There are some office workers with fans on their desks because they are too hot, and others with the mandatory jacket slung across the back of their chair to protect them when it is freezing. Temperature control in offices will never suit everyone. No matter the weather, office air control just never seems to be right.
While temperature control is a bane of contention, there are other, more important, issues that need to be addressed with office air conditioning. When was the HVAC last maintained and serviced? Have the filters been cleaned regularly? What bacteria, mould, or parasites are living inside the unit?
If you find that your staff are constantly suffering from colds, asthma or other breathing problems, then the office air conditioner could be the cause.
How Can I Improve the Indoor Air Quality?
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More Heat on the Way!
Extreme heat has already caused Australian deaths. Authorities warn us not to leave children or pets in cars, as they could die within minutes.
“People think they’re only going to be a minute and they’re just going to rush in and grab something… but you’re never a minute,” Port Phillip Animal Hospital vet, Dr Emma Prideaux said.
“A pet’s temperature rises very quickly. They already run at a higher temperature than humans and so we do see deaths.”
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a weather warning at ‘severe’ which is gripping parts of NSW, QLD, the NT and South Australia.
BoM senior forecaster, Claire Yeo, said people needed to take heatwave warnings seriously.
“Heatwaves remain our biggest killer in terms of the environment”, she said.
“The 2009 Black Saturday fires killed 173 people but 370 died from heat-related illnesses leading up to that event.”
“Even fit and healthy people can easily become fatigued and dehydrated on a hot day.”
“This is quite extreme weather and we are asking people to take care.”
Ms Yeo, who works on the extreme weather desk, warned there would be little reprieve in sight from the sweat-inducing conditions which are set to continue well into next week.
Ensure your air conditioner is working at its peak by cleaning filters, remove debris from around the outside unit and make sure your air conditioner has been professionally cleaned in the last 6 months. This will ensure… [click “learn more” for full article]
Top 5 Tips to Save Electricity During Summer
“Turn your air conditioner up to 26°C to save energy”, is what an article by the Courier Mail suggested. Said article created an uproar from locals, angry at the need to increase the temperature on their thermostat to ensure that the state didn’t run out of power.
While this practice will reduce the amount of electricity that you use, this could easily be swallowed up by other actions taken from being uncomfortable. It could cause us to turn on ceiling or pedestal fans to help circulate the air in the room. Or perhaps opening and closing the fridge door to get cool drinks or ice-blocks.
There are more practical actions you can take to save energy and reduce your power usage and cost.
1. Seal windows and doorways
This is a relatively easy thing for anyone to do. Check your windows and doors and see if cold air is leaking through them. With your home cooled, walk outside and feel around the windows and doors. If you can feel cold air seeping through the gaps, then get these sealed up. Use a caulking gun, purchase some seals from your local hardware, or if on a budget, place a rolled-up towel at the base of the door. Do whatever you can to keep your cool air inside your home.
2. Close the blinds or curtains
Heat transference through your glass will cause a room to heat up quickly. Invest in block out curtains or blinds on those windows or doors that receive the full impact from the sun. Keeping the… [Click “Learn More” for rest of article”]
Is your Air Conditioner a fire hazard?
With many aircons being used day and night, energy providers are reminding people to stay safe by keeping air conditioners clean and properly maintained.
We have been facing some extreme weather conditions lately and with this heat sticking around for a while, there are more and more of us using our air-conditioners on a daily basis.
Fires on the Gold Coast, Gladstone and other areas in Australia have started in air-conditioners. It isn’t always an electrical fault in the aircon that starts the fire, a build up of contaminants or an outdated unit that overheats and has gone past its prime can be a fire hazard.
A build up of dust and debris inside your main air conditioner or the outside unit is an accident waiting to happen. Add to that the contaminants that you could be breathing in on a daily basis. Mould, animal faeces, pet dander, dust, pollen and bacteria will be blown into the air every time you turn your air conditioner on.
You can protect the health of your loved ones or employees by taking a few simple steps.
Make sure all debris is kept away from outside units, clean your filters every month, replace outdated air conditioners and, most importantly, make sure you have your air conditioner professionally checked and cleaned at least every 6 months.
Not only are you taking care of your health, you are also taking care of your wallet as a clean air conditioner uses less power to run.
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Fatigue ruining your day?
Your air conditioner can play a crucial role in battling fatigue and maintaining your health and vitality.
Whether at home or work, fatigue can strike at any time and bring you to a complete stop. Productivity is greatly reduced, and your cognitive ability slowed.
Fatigue can be caused by temperature extremes, lack of oxygen and poor diet. Temperature and humidity affect how the body functions.
Constant, repetitive environmental stressors on your body, adversely affect your immune system. Contaminated air forces your body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs to function properly and maintain health.
Air conditioning reduces stresses over a period of time by maintaining a moderate temperature and supplying clean, sanitised air. Simply installing and maintaining a reliable air conditioning system can make all the difference. You’ll notice the improvement instantly!
Breathing clean air with a high level of oxygen also increases the amount of serotonin; the Happy hormone. Serotonin promotes a feeling of happiness, lightens your mood and helps to combat stress.
If you have an existing air conditioning unit make sure it is cleaned and sanitised at least twice a year.
Call 1300 608 318 now to have your air conditioner cleaned by the professional team at Hydrokleen, the only air conditioning cleaning company in Australia exclusively approved by the Asthma Experts and the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice Program.
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Looking for a business edge over your competitors?
Make your business stand out by turning your air conditioning system into a marketing tool.
Landlords, property managers and workplace management need to be aware that they have a statutory obligation to properly maintain and provide clean air from the air conditioning systems.
Resorts, hotels, motels, cabins, office buildings, health resorts, beauty salons and retail businesses are responsible for providing a safe environment for their staff and clients. So why not turn that obligation into a positive edge and marketing tool?
There are more and more cases of litigation against business and property owners for illness caused by contaminated air conditioning systems.
People are more health conscious than they ever have been and you can have the edge over your competitors by offering clean filtered air to breathe.
Posting on social media & displaying information about your services and the pride you have in your premises will help to build a good client base and encourage people to choose you over your competitors.
Your customers need to know that you have taken every step to provide a contaminant free environment and to monitor the quality of the air in your buildings. Show that you have thought of everything to make their visit comfortable and that they can have complete confidence in you.
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