The entire state is currently reeling under the heat wave. To escape the intense heat and humidity during the day, people set the AC to the lowest temperature, i.e. 16 or 17 degrees, as soon as they come home, so that the room cools down immediately. We think that this will provide quick relief, but in reality this practice can prove to be very dangerous for health. Running the AC continuously at such low temperatures not only increases the electricity bill of the house at a rocket speed, but it can also make you sick and force you to pay a hefty hospital bill. Let us know how this habit harms our body.
- The body gets ‘thermal shock’, immunity decreases:
When you come directly from the 40 to 45 degree heat outside and sit in a very cold room of 16 degrees, then the body gets a serious ‘thermal shock’. Our body cannot easily accept this sudden change in temperature. This causes the blood vessels to constrict, which affects blood circulation and weakens the body’s immune system. Due to this, people often suffer from colds, coughs, fevers, and throat infections.
- Joint pain and muscle problems:
Continuously sitting or sleeping in very low temperatures seriously affects the muscles and veins of the body. The cold wind of 16-17 degrees blowing directly on the body increases the problem of joint pain and muscle stiffness. This condition can be very difficult, especially for those who already have arthritis or sinus problems. Apart from this, headaches are also common, which gradually take the form of migraines.
- Dry skin and eyes:
AC running at low temperatures absorbs all the moisture from the air in the room. This has a very bad effect on your skin and eyes due to the drying of the air. Constant exposure to dry air causes dryness and itching of the skin. Along with this, the problem of ‘dry eyes’ is caused due to the decrease in moisture in the eyes, which causes complaints like burning and redness of the eyes.
Know what is the correct way to run AC?
According to doctors and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, a temperature of 24 to 26 degrees Celsius is considered the best and healthiest for the human body. Running AC at this temperature does not have any adverse effects on the body and also maintains good cooling in the room. The biggest thing is that running the AC at 24 degrees also reduces electricity consumption significantly, which helps keep your monthly electricity bill under control.
