Air conditioning is considered as a necessity in some countries, cities or places. Earlier air conditioning was not even heard of – at the most all that people had was a fan. Later on coolers were invented. However, coolers do not work in places which have high humidity but only work in places which have a dry heat. Air conditioners have recently become popular as they can be used throughout the year to maintain a constant comfortable temperature and to decrease the humidity of the room. There are various reasons as to why air conditioning is necessary or beneficial to those that live or work or go to schools which have air conditioning.
Benefits of installing air conditioning
- The temperature of the rooms can be regulated to a comfortable level
- The humidity of the room can be controlled and this reduces the sticky feeling that one gets
- The doors and windows as a result of air conditioning, always need to be secured, therefore the security of the house is improved.
- Due to the fact that the doors and windows are closed and there are no areas of escape for the air, this reduces the entry points for the insects and bugs indoors.
- Due to the packing of the door and windows, external noise is reduced and sound pollution is kept at bay.
- Those with respiratory problems find it easier to breathe as the air is filtered. Air conditioning also removes the dust and pollens so those with allergies are benefitted as well.
- Bedrooms kept at a comfortable temperature ensure a restful and peaceful night’s sleep which amounts to the person being fresh the next day. It is proven by science that a good night’s sleep goes a long way to ensure that the person is healthier, keep the mind more active and the person more productive. Children who have sound sufficient sleep at night grow taller than their counterparts as well.
- As air conditioners are silent, they are more desirable than noisy fans or coolers which disturb the person’s sleep.
- As air conditioners are either fitted on wall or on window, the space is not used up as compared to a cooler which is in the house and uses up space.
Schools, which do not have air conditioning, have pupils who find it difficult to concentrate when the weather is too hot. The lack of air conditioning when students are giving their exams or tests leads them to profusely perspire and affects their performance due to the heat and physical discomfort. These students could also suffer from dehydration and heat fatigue as well as sunstrokes. The productivity of the teachers too decreases due to the heat and discomfort.
Air conditioning in workplaces are needed as the productivity of employees drastically fall when they are hot, sweaty or have physical discomfort. The number of days or hours of productivity lost due to employee illness can be reduced due to the air being filtered, which removes dust, pollen as well as fungi, and dust mites which are in the air. Excessive heat increases stress levels of the employees and there could be friction as a result of it which could hamper team work. When windows and doors are secured due to air conditioning, the security of the place is tightened. Computers and server’s life is lengthened when kept cool and free from dust. Customers and employees will feel comfortable in an air conditioned environment by installing it and the desire to come to work or the customers desire to bring their business to the work place will increase.