5:43 pm - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Unseen Risk of Air Conditioner

Unseen Risk of Air ConditionerBasically, air conditioners remove moisture from the air and also filter allergens nearly as well as most air purifiers. Air conditioners take the sizzle out of hot, humid days by blowing warm air over metal coils filled with a refrigerant. This not only lowers the air temperature but also condenses the water vapors in the air, producing a cooler, drier indoor climate.

In addition to this added comfort, air conditioners provide protection from several health threats, especially heatstroke. This will also give advantage for people who suffer from allergies or asthma. As the units cool the air, they also filter pollen, mold spores, and dust, all of which can trigger allergic and asthmatic reactions.

On the other hand, if air conditioners aren’t well maintained, they can cause some of the very problems they otherwise prevent. A dirty air filter can harbor pollen, fungi, and bacteria and allow millions of microorganisms into the room, possibly triggering an asthma attack, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat – even flu like illness. Proper maintenance will minimize these risks. Like vacuuming the air filter, and then wash it in soapy water, every two to four weeks. Be sure to let the filter dry completely before reinstalling it.

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