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Most standard air conditioners can only handle temperatures between 42-45°C outdoors. If the outdoor temperature exceeds this range, the air conditioner will keep running without reaching the desired cooling level...
1. Serious Mistakes to Avoid When Using Air Conditioning During Hot Summer
Here are the mistakes to avoid when using air conditioning in hot weather and considerations to ensure health and prevent electrical appliance damage at home.
The hotter it gets, the lower you set the air conditioner, the more likely it is to malfunction.
Most air conditioners can only handle temperatures ranging from 42-45°C outdoors. If the outdoor temperature exceeds this threshold, the air conditioner will run continuously without achieving the desired cooling effect, potentially leading to long-term damage.
This is a practical consequence stemming from human psychology, as the hotter it gets, the more people desire cool environments. Therefore, many individuals set their home or office temperatures low, ranging from 16-20°C. This further increases the likelihood of air conditioner malfunction.
During peak hot days like these, users should adjust the temperature to a higher level, even up to 30°C. Although it may not provide a 'cool' feeling, this action helps protect both human health and the machine.
The phenomenon of heat shock and unforeseen dangers
Using air conditioning at excessively low temperatures also poses the risk of heat shock.
According to medical experts, heat shock occurs when a person transitions abruptly from a controlled environment to a hot one, or vice versa, such as moving from a very hot outdoor environment into a car or a room with low temperatures.
Heat shock incidents are common when the outdoor temperature reaches approximately 39°C.
Signs of recognizing someone experiencing heat shock include high body temperature, absence of sweating, difficulty breathing, hot, red, and dry skin, unusual behavior, hallucinations...
Avoid keeping windows closed for too long, maintain fresh air circulation in the room
The reason is that the stagnant air in the room is not thoroughly circulated, the room has too many stale airs, while fresh air is severely lacking.
Small-sized rooms with cluttered belongings are more likely to encounter this situation.
It's essential to pay attention to air circulation in the room. Typically, on peak hot days, many households tend to run air conditioners 24/7 to 'escape the heat'. But over time, they feel tired, lethargic, and lose appetite.
To remedy this, we should open windows, the main door early in the morning or late in the afternoon, then turn on a fan to circulate air throughout the room.
Air conditioner running constantly but not cooling
According to statistics, most air conditioners in downtown Hanoi and northern provinces are single-directional, primarily used during hot seasons, and almost forgotten at other times of the year.
This is the reason why many households do not regularly clean the dust filter tray, causing dust to accumulate and reduce the cooling efficiency of the machine.
It is important to note that the air conditioner's dust filter panel functions to filter dust in the air before passing through the evaporator coil and evaporator fan. This is a crucial component for air conditioners because the amount of dust in the air is significant. If not filtered carefully, dust will adhere to the evaporator coil, causing damage and inefficient operation. Therefore, it is necessary to clean the dust filter system regularly every 3-6 months to ensure the device runs smoothly.
Additionally, running out of refrigerant gas is a common problem with air conditioners after prolonged use. Signs of gas depletion include the air conditioner being turned on in cooling mode but not emitting cold air, or emitting very weak cold air even though it has reached the lowest temperature setting.
Source: vtv.vn
