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Oh I was absolutely not happier or more productive while living in the US. Air conditioning there was driving me insane and it had bad effects on my health too.
by bromuro 7y ago
Oh I was absolutely not happier or more productive while living in the US. Air conditioning there was driving me insane and it had bad effects on my health too.
It is unhealthy for sure: my flatmate coming back from jogging sweating and all... first thing he does, turn AC on.
It was also sad to see AC running day and night and reading news about climate change the same time.
- Arbalest 7y agoYour final point misses the parent's point completely. Yes it uses energy, but cold areas use more. It might also be worth mentioning that the use of boilers may be dirtier than going through a centralised burner, as the economies of scale would favour efficiency improvements at large scale more than at small, building scale. As for being unhealthy, that's an issue of dry, circulating air. This would be addressed better with radiative cooling and potentially humidity control. Some cleaning out of air filters may also be due. edit: Oh and of course, building regulations (and enforcement thereof) and insulation shouldn't be forgotten, like I just did.
- jakeogh 7y agoAC units (especially window units) can produce mold. It's a serious problem that is often overlooked. People should check the air they are breathing, especially while sleeping. Some molds are exceptionally toxic.
- xfitm3 7y agoI run my AC almost 24x7. Air conditioning can be perfectly fine. Don't misconstrue a dumpy building with your dislike of cold air.