“We know that living and working in a clean, comfortable climate has many benefits. Modern air conditioning systems improve energy efficiency, ventilation, health, hygiene and productivity. Above all they will help you make considerable financial savings”

Do air conditioners only cool the air?

A common misconception is that all air conditioners do is reduce the temperature of the air in a space. While this is its biggest job, they do much more than that. They also have a number of health benefits too.

The health benefits of air conditioning

• Air conditioners contain a filter that removes particles and allergens, such as pollen and dust, from circulating into the air, helping to clean the air you breathe inside your rooms. Similarly, they also act as dehumidifiers. This is because conditioners draw moisture from the air within a room, reducing the humidity.
• When the temperature increases, you’re more at risk of heat stroke. With an air conditioning system in place, you’ll reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
• Surprisingly, air conditioning helps to reduce the risk of dehydration. Lower temperatures in a room mean that you’ll sweat less. When you sweat, you’re actually losing a lot of water from your body. It’s important to keep hydrated, of course, but an air conditioning system will help to combat possible dehydration.
• With more regulated temperatures during the night-time, you’ll be able to sleep much better. Keeping bedrooms cool ensures you’re much more comfortable while you’re sleeping, which in turn will make you better rested for the day ahead.
• Cleaner air from an air conditioning system means that there is a reduced possibility of asthma attacks with sufferers of the condition. However, it’s also important to change the filter when needed to further reduce that risk.

There are also many other ways in which air conditioning can be beneficial:

Other benefits:

• Without the need to leave windows and doors open, your air conditioning system can, in theory, ensure your home is secure. It’s much harder for someone without authority to enter your home if they don’t have an open door or window to enter through.
• There will be fewer insects or bugs in your home because of the air conditioning filters. These filters will also prevent fleas from spreading on your pets’ fur and will keep your home cleaner overall.
• As you’d expect with open windows, the noise pollution will be high, especially if you live on main roads. You’ll reduce this noise with an air conditioning system. The systems themselves are also quiet to run, as the compressor and fan are located outside of your property.
• Air conditioning may not have been something you’ve thought about in the past, but if you want to upgrade your home’s technology whilst also breathing in cleaner air, preventing common health problems as well as keeping your home secure, then an air conditioning system could be for you.