Long Term Health Implications with Air Conditioning
With air conditioning units there are little maintenance that needs to be done to the machine to ensure it is working at optimum temperature. To ensure your unit is clean and is producing filtered air you need to clean the filters (simply pull out and wash in warm water) and ensure the inside of the unit is clean. If your unit is not cleaned and maintained regularly bacteria builds up and promotes the growth of germs, in poor circumstances Legionella pneumophila, the bacteria responsible for legionnaire’s disease.
Air conditioning units have many functions built in to prevent the growth of bacteria, such as, air filtration, dehumidification, cooling, humidification etc. When air conditioning is used, it filtrates the air, providing you with a safe and clean environment. Air conditioning has also been proven to be advantageous to sufferers of allergies and asthma.
In the summer seasons, air conditioning provides a cool sanctuary for the elderly and saves lives of many. Some councils have even created cooling centers for the less fortunate who cannot afford air conditioning.
Poorly maintained units can make excessive noise and in some extremes can even contribute to loss of hearing if endured for long times. Properly operational and maintained units create little to no noise, not effecting hearing.