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Some Air Conditioning Tips To Help You Breathe Easy

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010, by Richard Salmon

As we specialise in air conditioning maintenance and even portable air conditioning, here are some tips for those looking into purchasing/hiring their first air conditioner, or for seasoned cool customers…

AIR CON EQUALS GOOD HEALTH

Invisible particles, pollen, and stale, languid air can make respiration more difficult, effectively reducing the amount of air inhale with each breath, leading to added stress on your respiratory system. A good air conditioning system can greatly enhance your air quality.

AIR CON CAN HELP YOUR BODY

The human body suffers when subjected to excessive temperatures, at either end of the scale. There are some real risks in hot temperature situations, notably dehydration, and you can burn up calories at a very high rate. If it’s too cold, the loss of heat makes your body work harder to maintain temperature levels, causing progressive loss of energy. Air conditioning gives you added control over these situations.

AIR CON ISN’T JUST A LUXURY COMFORT

The “comfort zone” is no myth. The temperatures at which you’re most comfortable are your environmental optimum range. People’s comfort zones tend to vary slightly, some preferring a little extra cool, some happier with a few degrees extra warmth. Comfort zones can be helped by air conditioning. You can customize your environment to suit your tastes, creating your own optimum conditions helping to reduce bodily stress.

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A few tips on the various air conditioners available to you

Thursday, March 11th, 2010, by Simon Jones

There are three basic varieties of fixed home air conditioning systems: central air conditioners; split air conditioners and room air conditioners – and here are a few tips for you if you’re in the market for one or needing to maintain your current machine.

Central Air Conditioners – this is made up of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit. You can wash or change the air filter in the indoor unit according to its type. Wire filters can be washed, glass fibre filters have to be replaced. You should do this monthly during the hot season in order to maintain maximum performance and air quality.

You should also clean any dust or grease from the fan blades. Lightly oil the fan shaft and any bearings too. If your unit is belt driven make sure that the belt is not worn and that it is neither too tight nor too loose, which means that there should be some give, but that it should not be so free as to slip. Similar to a car’s fan belt. Degrease and cleanse the coil of tubing.

The outside system should be treated in the same way as the inside box, but you ought to also clear any undergrowth or rubbish from around it to permit an unobstructed airflow. If it is in direct sunlight while in operation, put up a lean-to to give it shade and shelter from rain and snow in the winter.

Split Air Conditioning Systems – the outdoor component should be serviced as above, but the indoor air handler is different as there is no fan pushing air through a structure of ducts. At least once a year, take out the internal filter and wash it or clean it according to the manufacturer’s handbook. If you do this often enough, you will not have to clean the coil.

If you miss a few maintenance sessions, wash the coil as above. Service the outside box as above as well.

Room Air Conditioners – take out the grille and clean or replace the filter at least once every summer. Filters can usually be washed three times and then should be replaced. If you fail to do this, you will have to clean the coil, as above, you can use a air conditioning service for this. In the winter, cover the grille with cling film or a tarp, to prevent cold drafts.

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3 Air Conditioning Tips for Healthy Sleep

Friday, March 5th, 2010, by Simon Jones

The importance of air conditioning is slightly neglected in Britain and north European countries. Chilling winters and relatively cool summers keep us without air conditioning for most of the year, and comfortable night-time temperatures make anything more than a ceiling fan a rarity in many British homes.

However, for many of the world’s more sun-friendly destinations, air conditioning is less of an option and much more of a necessity. Tropical night-time temperatures can regularly extend into the high 30s, making a sound night’s sleep almost impossible without help. These three air conditioning tips can make your night more comfortable, sound, and healthy, no matter where you are.

1. Keep temperatures consistent

If you’re coming towards the end of a hot day, keep the inside temperature relatively constant as you drift off to sleep. Dropping the temperature at night may help you get to sleep faster, but it can also lead to illness due to the sudden change in temperature. When in doubt, change the heat gradually.

2. Use a timer to save money

If you only need a moment’s air conditioning to help you drift off to sleep, set a timer so that the air conditioning unit isn’t on all night. A simple 30-minute window of cool air is often enough to fall asleep, and can end up saving you hundreds of dollars a year.

3. Clean your air conditioning filters

Air conditioners are designed to eliminate dust particles, but when unclean they can end up doing the exact opposite. Always keep your air conditioning filters clean and fresh, else you could end up with itchy skin or breathing issues. You should use an air conditioning maintenance company who provide air conditioning servicing to clean the filters.

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