Air conditioning is primarily associated with comfortable thermal conditions in the summer on hot days. Meanwhile, these systems offer many more advantages. Modern air conditioning is not only thermal comfort, but also higher air quality, which is of great importance for the health and well-being of users. Today we will tell you how air conditioning affects air purity and why it is worth using.
Air purification systems in air conditioners
Every air conditioner, regardless of brand and manufacturer, is equipped with an air purification system. The simplest devices only have simple pre-filters that eliminate relatively large impurities such as dust. More advanced ones offer HEPA, antibacterial, carbon, silver ion, photocatalytic, catechin or UV-C filters.
Let's take a closer look at each type of filter above. HEPA filters are one of the most popular solutions in air conditioning systems. They remove small particles from the air, such as dust, pollen, bacteria and viruses. Carbon filters are used to eliminate unpleasant odours. They also effectively absorb nicotine and other organic substances in the air. Antibacterial filters that fight fungi and bacteria are often found in air conditioners. Photocatalytic filters are used in more advanced devices. Their task is to break down air pollutants and eliminate unpleasant odours. Silver ion filters, on the other hand, have antiseptic, bactericidal and fungicidal effects, thanks to which they prevent the development of microorganisms. Quite popular filters installed in more technologically advanced devices are catechin filters. They sterilize the air and remove dangerous bacteria and viruses. Wall-mounted units also use UV-C filters, which are designed to combat bacteria and viruses using UV-C rays.
Air conditioning systems increasingly use air ionization. This function involves the generation of negative ions that neutralize pollutants and microorganisms in the air.
Air conditioning for allergy sufferers
Air conditioning systems are an excellent solution for people suffering from inhalant allergies, asthma or other respiratory diseases. Thanks to filter systems, they remove all types of pollutants from the air in the room - from allergens such as pollen, fungal spores, dust, animal dander, etc. to bacteria, viruses and smog particles PM 10 and PM 2.5.
It is worth noting that air conditioners have an impact on the regulation of humidity levels in a room. Reducing the water content in the air, in turn, reduces the growth of fungi and microorganisms. In addition, air conditioning systems help maintain a constant, comfortable temperature, which is important for respiratory hypersensitivity.
There are air conditioners available on the market that provide a similar level of air purification as professional ones. air purifiers. An example is Haier air conditioners Jade Plus, AUX-J-Smart or Toshiba Daiseikai 10.
That is why more and more schools, offices, kindergartens and private homes invest in air conditioning to support the fight for clean air.
Air conditioning vs. smog and outdoor pollution
During the heating season, the air outside can be full of PM2.5 and PM10 dust – particles responsible for many health problems. This is especially true for suburban areas. In the summer, the greatest air pollution is most often found in cities and comes from car traffic.
Airing your home during smog can do more harm than good. Therefore, the solution is to use air conditioning, which will cool/heat the air in the room on the one hand, and clean the air of pollutants on the other. As a result, they allow you to enjoy comfortable climatic conditions in rooms without opening the windows. It is worth adding that some units can work and clean the air only in ventilation mode, i.e. without cooling/heating. This is especially important in cities and industrial areas, where air quality often exceeds acceptable standards.
