Air conditioners are running at full capacity in homes, offices, and cars in most parts of India. However, have you considered the negative impact a car air conditioner can have on your health?
When utilizing your car's air conditioning, you must take some measures. No, we're not going to lecture about the dangers of poisonous fumes generated by dashboards scorching in the sun - the jury's still out on that one, and most believe it's a hoax. Other difficulties arise, both about your health and the health of the vehicle. Here is a look at those concerns.
Have you ever noticed a dank or musty odor coming from a car when you put on the blower? This is most common in locations with high humidity or immediately after a hard winter. Mold or fungus trapped inside the AC duct, generally around the evaporator coil, might be the source of the problem with such air conditioners. Aside from the stench, such molds can also be dangerous to persons who have allergies or asthma.
You will need to get your air conditioning system cleaned. Most service shops charge around Rs. 2,500 for a full "AC service" which includes cleaning the ducts with compressed air, checking the charge pressure of the AC refrigerant, and cleaning the AC filter. (See below for advice on how to keep your car's air conditioner in good working order.) To properly eliminate mold, use an anti-fungal spray and treat the ducts and evaporator.
To avoid mold buildup, operate the blower for the first few minutes each day. Turn on the heater and use the blower in the winter as well; the hot, dry air can inhibit mold development.
It is commonly known that air conditioners may dehydrate you. AC works by dehumidifying the air within the automobile, which takes moisture from your body - from the skin's surface.
It's one of the reasons why people who travel long in air-conditioned vehicles develop headaches from moisture loss.
Because the cabin is chilly, you don't need to drink as much water as you would if you were sweating it out without air conditioning, but you still need to replace your fluids. Excessive usage of AC can cause dry skin, itchy eyes, and a dry nose.
Even if your automobile has air conditioning, you should drink as much fluid as possible to restore the bodily fluids lost due to evaporation caused by the AC. Take breaks every 2-3 hours on your travel and get out to stretch your legs if necessary!
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