Is it safe to use ACs amid COVID19 pandemic?

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Today when India experiences scorching summer amid COVID 19, the use of air conditioners, coolers and fans have been rampant in our society, as per the behaviour of the viruses, the survival rate is more on the cold temperature, now the question arises should we not use ACs? Does it increase our risk of getting affected? Well, this blog will take all your queries head-on.

During the pandemic, the government has issued guidelines on the regulation of temperature of ACs, Cooler and Ventilation fans at home, office and healthcare facilities to keep the virus at bay. These guidelines were compiled by the Indian Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioner Engineers (ISHRAE) and were shared by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD).

Air conditioner

While using the Air conditioners:

The temperature should be between 24 to 30 degree Celsius.

The room which has AC the humidity should be maintained between 40 to 70%.

This means if you live in more humid climate should keep the temperature of about 24 C and the people with the dry climate should keep the temperature about 30 C.

The swing, re-circulation, fresh air modes are preferable with windows slightly open to ensure proper recirculation of air.

You should ensure that the room should be ventilated even when the AC is off

To be on the most secure side you can increase the frequency of your servicing of AC.

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They are the most common appliance used by the middle class in our country, they can be better alternatives if you cannot afford AC and want to keep your place cool

The coolers do not contain filters, so to prevent dust and maintain hygiene you can always fit a filter in the cooler.

The water of the cooler should be changed regularly and kept clean and disinfected.

The windows should be kept slightly open to ensure air circulation.

Portable water coolers are not advisable as they do not utilize the outside air to much.

Fans

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While using a fan keep the windows slightly open and if you have an exhaust fan in your home use it in a few intervals for the continuous ventilation of air.

Using these advisory as precaution measure you will reduce the risk of infection of your loved ones but also aid the conservation of energy for the future generation. Remember every degree you increase or decrees causes a change of 6% to your electricity.

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