2009 Writer
john12
Bryan, TX
Split Air Conditioners Help you save .
4 star rating

Homeowner
Pros

    Sometimes it's to save some money

Cons
    can't sleep well with the noise, very noisy hard to sleep

OCT
21
2009
 

Kenmore Window Air Conditioner — 

Split Air Conditioners Help you save.

We have to accept the fact that electricity is expensive. And it is not only expensive for you but also for mother earth as her resources is being used to produce the electricity. With  a central air conditioning system you actually end up wating more energy than you use. Espeially for small families where only one or two rooms are occupied at a time to have the entire house air -conditioned is an unnecessary waste of energy.

With mini split air conditioners you can actually save a lot of the energy and the same time you can enjoy effects of air condition. With split air conditioners you can air condition the room you want to while other rooms maintian normal temperature. The split air conditioners also come with in buit thermostat. So it knows when to switch off and when to switch on again. apart from the saving on power you can also save on the installtion cost. Installing a central air conditioning system would cost you a serious sum of money. You need to install ducts all over the house and that means a lot of building work. Not only it means more expenses but also a lot of hassles as you wouldn't be able to use your house normally while the entire structure for the central air conditioners put in place. Wth a split air conditioner there are no such problems. You just bring it from the store and it is ready to be installed. Therefore it is not only hassle free, it also saves you a lot of money.

With window air conditioners, the main problem is it fixed. So we cannot move it around. For the window air conditioners also there is also issue of installing it. You cannot  do it by yourself and would need a professional's help. So that would mean more expenditure and extra time and hassel.

Overall it is evident that split air conditioners are much cheaper either the central air conditioning system or the window air conditioner. You have to invest less initially: you would not need to bear any installtion cost: and yopu will save on your electricity bills. So one can't see much reason as to not opt for a split air conditioner. Even if he or her has a lot of money to spend and gets himself a central air conditioning system, he will need the split ACs for the hot spots. We are so concerned about the comfort that air conditioners provide us that we hardly ever look at what kind of health implications the air conditioners might have. However, if we spend some time on the topic, we can understand that air conditioners can be considered both as a boon and a bane, depending upon the circumances. Let us consider the  positive health implications of an air conditioner first. These day's air condtioners have a much improved technology and the basic principle in which it functions allows it to significantly improve the quality of the air. Through the various processes like filtration, humidification, cooling, disinfections ect. The air conditioner actually provides us with a much cleaner and safer air to breathe. So some one having svere allergic problems would be much better of in a room air-conditioned. People suffing from asthma would also be benefited. Even for operations that conducted, the air conditioner allows a climate where the infections can be controlled and the evironment would be safe for the patients.

Without air conditioners, many critical operations would have been just too risky. Places where we have severe heat waves, air conditioners can actually save the lives of the ederly in fact, local authorities at many places actually build facilities with air conditioners so that those without ones can actually seek refuge in one of thses sheltters during the time of an  acute heat wave.

However, air conditioning can also be held responsible for a few health problems. If the central air conditioning system in an office or home is not properly maintained, then it can actually facilitate the spread of microorganisms. These can include Legion Ella penumophila, a microorganism responsible for Legionnaire's disease.

Air conditioning units can generatr sounds to which when some one is exposed over a considerably long period of time can lead to the individual's hear loss. To provide an analogy, being exposed to the sound of an air conditioner constantly is like living near an airport or a busy highway.

There have also been claims, that excessive use of air conditioners can actually cause some one to grow fat. Some researchers maintain that with regulated temperature  our body stops adjusting to the temperature changes and since there is a lessation of effort on the part of our body we burn less calories and hence more fat gets accumulated. Such claims need to be clarified better.

Not just a heat heater: air conditioners remove moisture from the air and also filter allergens nearly as well as most purifiers. Air conditioners take the sizzle out of hot, humid day by blowing warm air over metal coils filled with a refrigerant. This  not only lowers the air tepmerature hot also condeneses the water vapors in the air, producing a cooler, drier indoor climate.

Aside from added comfort, air conditioners provide protection from several health threats, especially heatstroke. A life threatening condition, heart stroke usually develops over the course of sveral scorching, humid days and causes the body to lose it ability to release heat. Sweating stops and the body's temperature soars. However, spending just a few hours a day in an air-conditioned room can short-circuit this dangerous process. People who suffer from diabetes or heart disease and those who take such medications as anti-histamines, diuretics, beta-blockers, and vasoconstrictors are at the great risk of developing heartstroke. Air conditioner are also a boon 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 asthematic reactions. If air conditioner 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 asthma attack, irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat-even flu like illness.

Proper maintenance well minimize thses risks. About two to four weeks, vacuum the air filter, and then wash it in soapy water. Be sure to let the fillter dry completely befor reinstalling it. You may also want to spray it with disinfectant to keep it free of mildew. If the air conditioner uses disposable filters, remember to replace them at the recommended intervals. Air conditioners in large buildings can pose a more serious threat because they use reservoirs of water that can harbor harmful bacteria. When legionnairiess, disease struck, an American Legion convention in Philadelphia in 1976, epidemiologists. Found colonies of the deadly legion LegionElla pneutnophil bacterium in the air-circulated b1 the hotel's air conditioning system. Other organisms that grow in large air-conditioning units can trigger hypersenitivity pneumoniti, also called allergic alveoli is. Inhaling microscopic organic dusts, which inflame the air sacs of the lungs and can eventually interfere with normal breathing, causes the condition. The air conditioner in our ears can pose problems of their own. The interior  of the units is hot, moist, and dark- an ideal breeding ground for fungi and mold spores. If you are allergic to mold, opt for the fresh air rather than the re-circulated air setting, aim the air vents away from your face, and crack open the car windows for several mintues after you turn on the air conditioner to allow any microorganisms to escape. If the problem persists, you may want to have a qualified mechanic treat the air conditioner with a disinfectant, which will keep it, mold free for about three months.

Air conditioner Tips to save on your Energy Bill.

Do yo know that, in summer, the average American family pays about 40% of their energy bill for air conditioning of the house? But it doesn't have to be this way, Use thses simple tips to help you keep your house cool and significantly reduce your energy bills during the hot months. If you need to cool only one room, don't use your central air conditioning. Invest in a porable air conditioner, instead. Modern porable units have a very high-energy efficiency rating, so it will cool your room effectively and save you a lot. Install mini-blinds or white window shades. Mini-blinds can be very effective and can reduce heat gain from the direct sunlight by 40-50 percent. You can also hang bamboo shades or tightly woven screens outside your windows. This will stop up to 8o percent of the sun's heat from getting through your windows. Keep all windows closed during the day. Atnight you can open them for ventilation and switch on a fan instead of an air conditioner.

If you are using a mini split number air conditioner, make sure that the outside compressor is well shaded. However, trees and shrubs shouldn't be planted right next to it, it needs some room for airflow. It is best to clean number air conditioner filter at least once a month. Dust build-ups can significantly reduce airflow. When buying an number air conditioner unit, make sure that it is the right size for your room. A  unit that is too small will not cool your room effiectively, and an A/C that is too large will comsume much more engergy than necessary. See recommendations for proper air conditioner sizes for your room. If you use number central air conditioning, seal all A/C dusts. Insulate ducts that run through rooms that don't need cooling, like the basement or the attic. If your number air conditioner is old, consider replacing it with a modern high efficiency unit. Older A/C systems have a SEER Seasonal energy efficiency ratio of only six or seven, while the best air conditioners on the market today after SEER as high as thirteen.

That means that it will consume almost 50% less energy. Cooking drying cloth or diswashing generates a lot of heat. Try to delay thses activities until the evening, when it get cooler. Most people just switch their air conditioner on and set the desired temperature. This will cool your room, of course, but it will cost you, too. Furthermore, exvessive energy consumption is not environmentally friendly, so by following our simple advice you could not only save your bills, but you could also help to reduce pollution in your area.

It is time for some one to rise and speak for the people. What  the American Legion convention did by founding out what is actually in air conditioner that does threat our water was very brave and wonderful.

What the American Legion convention did by telling us how serious and harmful the bacteria were is awesome.

I agree with the American Legion convention they should stop the virus by following thses simple rules, vacuum the air filters and then wash it in soappy water. I mean what is the point by not following thses rules? What are they trying to do? There are some people who don't take care of themselves and it it not good  at all foes.

 

 

 

 

Last edited on Oct 22, 2009



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