Thursday, January 2, 2014

The Health Benefits Of Air Conditioning

By Melissa Wilson


Although air conditioning has become much more common in the past 50 years, many, especially the elderly still consider it a luxury. However, keeping a home cool during the hot summer months can provide much more than just comfort. These systems can also benefit one's health.

Keeping a house cool during the summer months is a great breakthrough in creating a healthy living environment. While this cooler environment is helpful for everyone, it is especially useful if someone is already sick in the home. It is also beneficial to babies and young children as well as the elderly whose bodies are less able to deal with the heat.

Those who suffer from allergies or respirator conditions also benefit from the filtering of air that is a side benefit of operating the AC unit. The air handler moves all the air in the home through a filter several times each day. Such units are more effective than portable filters at removing pollen and other elements from the air, if the owner changes the filters on a regular basis.

Both excessive heat and cold can cause physical fatigue. When the home is out of the body's comfort range, it requires additional energy to regulate temperatures. The individual may be excessively tires with no reason other than heat stress. As temperatures climb toward the century mark, he may experience heat exhaustion, heat sickness or even heat stroke.

A comfortable home can reduce both mental and physical stress. Hot homes are more likely to cause domestic disputes. The repeated stress can affect children's willingness to cooperate with parents.

Constant stress caused by living in a too hot home can affect one's health. Air conditioning allows one to recover at home from the stress of the day. An HVAC company can provide details on the best way to install a system in an existing home.




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