The next hot summer will once again raise the nagging question of whether air conditioning systems could make people ill. Common colds and respiratory diseases are often mentioned in this context. However, health experts have been pointing out for years that a properly serviced and correctly used air conditioning system poses no problem for healthy people. Quite to the contrary: conditioned air most often contains less allergenic substances than fresh air – from which allergy sufferers in particular benefit …
However, if the filters of an air conditioning system are not cleaned regularly, the risk of them spreading viruses, bacteria and fungal spores increases. This is because a lot of dust, dirt, pollen and mould spores enter the system by sucking in the outside air – and only clean filters can perform their task and actually trap these as well. Incorrect operation as well increased the risk of catching a cold because too low temperatures dry out your mucous membranes. This, in turn, increases your risk of infection from germs and your susceptibility to infections with a cold, coughing and a sore throat.
This way, air conditioning systems help ensure your well-being – our tips …
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Avoid operating errors such as
- an incorrectly set thermostat that preselects a too low temperature since excessive temperature differences cause colds.
- also opening the window in spite of cooling activity
- not distributing the cold air evenly, but instead allowing it to flow from only a few nozzles
- too little air exchange
- pollutants in the intake air in general
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Set your air conditioning system correctly
- turn the air current away from your body
- 23 ºC is generally considered a good temperature reference value, but you can also adjust these settings by one or two degrees when needed
- the difference to the outside temperature should not exceed six to eight degrees
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Be aware of this regarding your air conditioning system
- make sure it is serviced regularly
- clean the device regularly
- equip your air conditioning system with an active filter
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