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Monday, January 4, 2010

How Air Conditioners Pose a Threat to Your Health

Air conditioners remove moisture from the air as well as filter allergens, pollen or dust almost like any other air purifier. Air conditioners not only lowers the indoor air temperature but also provides cooler and drier indoor climate.

But if air conditioners are not maintained properly, they can cause you some serious problems. A dirty air filter of an air conditioner may host pollen, fungi, and bacteria spraying millions of dangerous microorganisms into your home.

Vacuum or clean the air filter at least once in a month. It is better to spray a disinfectant to keep it free of mold.

Air conditioners especially in large buildings can be more dangerous as they use reservoirs of water that may host bacteria or other microorganisms. These organisms can trigger allergic alveolitis. Generally, this condition is caused due to intake of microscopic organic dusts.

The air conditioners in our cars can also pose serious problems. The interior of the cars is generally hot, moist, and dark, which is ideal breeding ground for fungi and mold.

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