Pros and cons of buying and installing air conditioners

When going to a home appliance store, it will be useful to weigh all the pros and cons of air conditioners. In order not to regret the money spent later.

Pros of air conditioners

• The main plus of air conditioners is the ability to create heaven in your own home. In summer, do not sweat, and in the off-season, do not clang your teeth in an icy bed;
• The second plus of air conditioners is air filtration. Even the cheapest models have some kind of mechanical filter. If you pay a little extra, an air ionizer will be added to it, giving freshness and even healing some ailments (for example, allergies);
• The presence of an air conditioner in the house speaks to others about the good level of well-being of the owners. This is a prestigious technique. Although, for many, this argument will not be very convincing.

Cons of air conditioners

Let's take a look at the most common disadvantages and cons:

• One of the main disadvantages of air conditioners is the high consumption of electricity. Even the most economical models will significantly increase your light bills. You will also have to pay for service;
• The money spent on climate technology works for you no longer than 4 months a year. The rest of the time the pretty little device will gather dust under the ceiling;
• The most significant disadvantage of air conditioners for many users is that they can be harmful to health. Not only is it easy to get overcooled under the jets of cold air. In the bowels of the equipment, harmful microbes settle, one of which is legionella, which causes a serious lung disease, legionellosis. Legionnaires' disease, who spend most of their time in air-conditioned rooms;
• Untimely cleaning (or replacing) filters from a useful cleaner turns the air conditioner into a breeding ground for stench and dirt in the air. Cleaning should be done once every 3 months, using special means;
• Most household air conditioners dry indoor air up to 35 - 40%, although the optimal humidity for humans is 40 - 60%. Dry air leads to diseases of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nasopharynx, early aging of the skin. Therefore, a humidifier must be purchased in the kit for the air conditioner;
• The noise from the air conditioner can significantly worsen the condition of sensitive people.

Now that the pros and cons of air conditioners are clear, it's time to make your final decision. Which will outweigh: comfort or concern for the health of the household? Each buyer will find the answer to this provocative question for himself.