Does Air Conditioning Make You Sick?

A common question from many people considering installing an internal air conditioning system is, “Does air conditioning make you sick?”

As leading providers of internal air conditioning installations for London apartments, our resounding answer to the question, “Does air conditioning make you sick?” is a loud, definite “No.”

Are you worried about air conditioning, or have you heard negative information regarding an A/C system? Read on to discover the truth about using an internal air conditioning system.

The reality is that rather than contributing to ill health, a suitable air conditioning installation can, in many cases, significantly improve well-being and bring several other benefits.

Why do we wonder, “Does air conditioning make you sick?”

The answer to this question is, in part, psychological. Air-conditioned air is almost invariably cooler than the pre-existing air temperature. It is also drier, as moisture is removed from the air during the air conditioning process. Cold, dry air is often associated with winter chills and sniffles.

This means that some people feel the chilled air from the air conditioner to be innately unhealthy, even though there is no sensible justification for this.

You control the thermostat!

It’s important to remember that when it comes to air conditioning, you’re the boss! Every air conditioning system we fit has a fully adjustable thermostat that can be programmed to the desired temperature.

This allows users to adjust the interior temperature to suit the weather and the seasons: colder day outside? Turn the temperature up a little. Thermometer rising? Decrease the interior temperature.

We also have the i-FEEL Temperature control feature. The i-FEEL room temperature sensor in the remote control regulates the temperature in the room from where the remote control is.

So, if you want the temperature by your bed or sofa to be 21°C, just place the remote next to it, press the button, and i-FEEL does the rest.

Dehumidifying brings additional benefits

Moisture-laden air can accumulate in the home for all sorts of reasons, one of which is inadequate ventilation. When it’s cooler outside, windows remain shut, making it a real challenge to maintain airflow suitably.

In addition, some rooms in the home (notably the bathroom and the kitchen) can suffer from high humidity levels. This is due to the activities that take place there. Humid air allows moisture to accumulate wherever there’s a cooler surface, typically on walls.

If left unchecked, such areas provide the perfect environment for mould growth. Mould doesn’t just look unsightly. Mould spores can also trigger illness.

Some varieties of mould can cause permanent ill health if they reach the lungs! This is where internal air conditioning can help!

Air conditioning de-humidifies

As air passes through the A/C system, a large percentage of its moisture content is removed. This results in drier air that doesn’t have the potential to leave the levels of moisture needed for mould and other germs to thrive.

So when it comes to the question, “Does air conditioning make you sick?” it’s clear that, at least when it comes to moulds and similar toxins, air conditioning reduces the likelihood of illness by decreasing humidity levels.

Given the damage mould can cause to health, if you suspect you may have a damp problem or high humidity levels, installing an air conditioning system could improve your air quality.

Allergies, asthma and breathing problems – could A/C help?

With the number of allergy sufferers on the rise, it is a priority to ensure that your home is as allergen-free as possible.

Buildings can be hot spots for allergens, as dust, dirt, animal hair, pollen, and germs can accumulate over time, leading to high levels of allergen particles.

Air-borne allergens are a particular problem. Opening the windows on a warm summer day, for example, can result in large numbers of pollen particles entering your home—not ideal if you suffer from hay fever! To counteract this type of problem, an air conditioning system is ideal.

Air conditioning – removing allergens in different ways

Air conditioning only works effectively if windows are kept shut. Otherwise, you are simply cooling outside air.

As key routes for allergen entry are property windows, simply keeping them closed in hotter weather due to air conditioning is a great way of limiting the number that enters your home or office.

In addition, the air conditioning system includes several filters. These remove a range of differently sized particles from the air, resulting in cleaner air with fewer pieces of particulate matter.

Over time, A/C can significantly lower the levels of allergens inside the home or other premises. Low allergen levels can help asthma sufferers and others who suffer from allergies.

Provided the air conditioning system is regularly serviced to remove the build-up of allergens that inevitably occur during the air cleaning process, there’s no reason why it can’t continue to help improve your health for many years.

Some allergy sufferers have reported almost miraculous improvements in their symptoms once air conditioning has been installed in their homes.

Cool You

Having examined the role that air conditioning plays in a London apartment, it’s clear that the answer to the question, “Does air conditioning make you sick?” is, “No!”

On the contrary, when the right system is installed, internal air conditioning has the potential to transform health and well-being.

Find out more about how our unique internal solutions fight off illness in our video below.

If you want to learn more about the benefits of air conditioning or see what systems are suitable for your premises, call our team now on 020 3820 7377 or fill in the form below.