We all look forward to jetting away to a warmer climate for some time in the sun, that’s for sure. And what makes your life easier on holiday, apart from not doing the dishes or making the bed? When you arrive back into your hotel room to find it’s a cool 19 degrees after the housekeeper has left your air con blasting for the afternoon whilst you were enjoying the easy life by the pool! The sheer joy of being comfortable in your bed through the night and not to mention not sweating whilst you’re are trying to get ready for dinner.
With that in mind, how many times have you asked yourself recently as to why your house does not have AC? Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the warm weather rather than suffering morning, noon and night because your home is too warm.
With the warmer weather lasting for longer periods of time, sleepless nights under sheets rather than duvets are becoming the norm for most households, even our local supermarket ran out of king sheets in the first week of the heatwave. Fans, leaving your windows open and keeping blinds and curtains closed all day long do help, but is that suitable for every-day living. Most brits at some point over the last few weeks will have experienced sheer exhaustion simply from not being able to get a full night sleep caused by their bedroom being way above a comfortable temperature, so what do you do about it, thinking long term!
Air Conditioning is well known for its quick cooling (or heating) action followed by setting the perfect temperature for a comfortable experience.
The pros and cons to AC in your home:
Pros
- The main benefit of installing Air Conditioning is being able to control the temperature of your indoor environment all year round. Say good bye to sleepless nights! Handy in the day too for all family members!
- You can cool a room in a matter of seconds.
- If renting your property, the added bonus of Air Conditioning may yield a higher rental income.
- If selling your property, this could be your unique selling point when marketing your property.
- It helps to remove humidity in the air during the peak summer months.
- A huge pro, especially for the UK is that units can also reverse their cycle to provide heating when needed. Instead of constantly using your central heating, this allows you to heat up each individual room depending on where your unit is located. Could it be cheaper?
- Some Premium brand AC units can improve the air quality in your home by removing allergens and contaminants from the air through a filtration system.
- In can assist in keeping flies and mosquitoes out.
Cons
- Units can be costly to install and run, installation must be carried out by licensed tradesmen so no DIY jobs here. Domestic installation can cost anywhere from £1500 to £10,000 depending on how many units you need and what brand you go for.
- They can become a breeding ground for bacteria if not serviced properly and regularly.
- Certain people may suffer from sore throats or similar due to the recycled air and asthma sufferers can be affected.
- Certain units may provide a slight amount of noise pollution but there are brands that produce either silent or very minimal noise AC units. Choose carefully
Recent reports have confirmed the summers are certainly heating up so do we need to prepare? Why do other countries install in the majority of properties, yet we only prepare for the cold. It’s time to cover both ends of the scale and if temperature trends are anything to go by, next summer will be just as warm!