Heat Cool and Insulate

It’s common knowledge that damp humid conditions in the home or workplace can cause health problems, but what a lot of people don’t realise is that the same is true of the opposite. Many health problems are caused by air that is too dry, and could be easily avoided by regulating the air in the home and workplace. The use of air conditioners not only helps to control the temperature and purity of the air but also ensures that humidity is kept at the right levels to avoid these health issues. Dehydration is the most obvious consequence of living and working in a dry environment but there are many other conditions that are often made worse by this.

Asthma – Modern buildings with double glazing are pretty much airtight and so get particularly hot and dry through the winter when the central heating is in use. The effects of central heating drying out the air are easily noticeable to everyone, but for those who suffer from respiratory illnesses it can cause their condition to get a lot worse. Installing a portable air conditioner with a humidifier in the home or office makes all the difference as it injects the necessary moisture back into the air.

Dry skin and hair – If the air is too dry it will attempt to correct this by taking moisture from the skin of people and animals, plants, wooden furniture etc. This leaves the skin rough and flaky, and hair damaged and dry.

Hay fever and allergies – One in 10 Central Europeans are affected by the condition we know as hay fever, but really it has nothing to do with hay. The real cause is the tiny particles of pollen and other irritants that are invisible but everywhere in warm dry weather. The use of a ceiling fan will make the room feel fresher and less dusty, but if the air is too dry it will only blow pollen around even more. Keeping humidity at a steady, healthy level weighs down dust and other airborne particles. It’s why many hay fever sufferers spend the summer hoping for rain, as their allergies are easier to deal with while the air is moist.

Eyes – Your eyes are particularly susceptible to dry air. The thin layer of surface moisture evaporates quickly, leaving the eyes feeling dry and irritated. People who wear contact lenses will be familiar with this as if they are allowed to dry out the lenses can often pick up bits of dust and cause further irritation.

Tiredness – As well as the feeling of tiredness brought on by dry eyes, our breathing is also affected by dry air. Moisture in the air makes it easier for our lungs to process oxygen. Tiredness, lethargy and headaches are all signs that a person is not getting enough oxygen, and can lead to decreased productivity.

Tags: Cooling, energy savings, Insulation

Tags: Insulation, Cooling, energy savings

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