Recently, social media has been full of stories about air conditioners being used incorrectly and harming people’s health, sometimes even putting lives at risk. This article sets out a few tips to help you use your air conditioner properly, protecting your health while also extending the life of the unit.
Don’t switch on the air conditioner as soon as you come in from the sun
After being out in the sun or exercising, your body temperature is elevated. Walking straight into an air-conditioned room can easily cause heat shock and carries a very high risk of stroke, because the body has no time to adapt to the sudden change in temperature.
Don’t switch on the air conditioner as soon as you come in from the sun
If you have just come in from the heat, or are sweating heavily, never go straight into an air-conditioned room. Wipe off the sweat and sit outside for a while first. To go a step further, use the remote to set a gentle airflow mode so the air does not blow directly onto the people in the room.
Don’t switch on the air conditioner straight after a shower
After a shower your body is wet and warmer than its surroundings. If you turn on the air conditioner immediately, the cold air will lower your body temperature too quickly and can cause health problems such as colds, headaches, and neck and back pain.
Don’t switch on the air conditioner straight after a shower
Instead, let your body dry off and its temperature settle before turning on the air conditioner. You can use a fan to dry off faster or open a window to ventilate the bathroom. Once you are dry and your temperature has stabilised, you can switch on the air conditioner to cool the room.
Open doors to ventilate the room after using the air conditioner
One simple tip is to open the doors after using the air conditioner. After a period of use, the room becomes stuffy and the air cannot circulate, creating ideal conditions for bacteria to multiply.
Open doors to ventilate the room after using the air conditioner
Choose an air conditioner with the right capacity for the room size
If the air conditioner’s capacity is only just enough, or too small, it will run continuously and consume a lot of electricity. With no time to rest, the unit overheats, which shortens its service life.
Choose an air conditioner with the right capacity
You should therefore choose an air conditioner whose capacity suits the size of the room. Once the required temperature is reached, the unit cycles off automatically, which helps it last longer.
Avoid running the air conditioner 24/7
Many of us are in the habit of leaving the air conditioner on 24/7. Running continuously overloads the unit, which not only wastes electricity but is also bad for your health.
Avoid running the air conditioner 24/7
When the weather is cooler, use an electric fan instead to give the air conditioner a rest. In particular, the body tolerates higher temperatures while asleep than when awake, so you can switch the air conditioner off at night.
Install the air conditioner in a suitable position
Avoid installing the air conditioner in very hot locations. High temperatures force the compressor to work overloaded and waste energy.
Avoid pointing the air conditioner directly at the bed. Being exposed to a stream of cold air for long periods makes you more prone to colds and respiratory illnesses.
Avoid repeatedly switching the air conditioner on and off or changing the temperature
Switching the air conditioner on and off repeatedly forces the compressor and fan motor to start up many times, consuming a large amount of electricity. Not only does this push up your electricity bill, it also makes the unit fail sooner. Frequent temperature changes are also bad for your health, especially for the elderly and young children.
Avoid repeatedly switching the air conditioner on and off or changing the temperature
Many people keep raising and lowering the set point to adjust the room temperature. In reality, too many adjustments disrupt the unit’s normal operation. Moreover, modern air conditioners have temperature sensors that keep conditions stable, neither too hot nor too cold. There is no need to adjust the temperature manually, which only wastes electricity and shortens the unit’s life.
Clean the air conditioner regularly
Clean the air conditioner regularly
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