Are you one of many office workers who feel a wave of relief wash over you when you reach the cool confines of your air conditioned workplace?
Air conditioners have established themselves as a key presence in offices and workplaces. While some of us may take it for granted, it does not undermine its importance.
Air conditioners do not just provide cooling throughout the entire workplace - it contributes positively to many areas that we do not usually realise.
Here are some advantages of having air conditioners in the office!
Comfort
In a country where it’s tropical all year round, air conditioning is a huge respite to the heat. Therefore, it’s no surprise that we’re highly dependent on it wherever we go - be it at home, in shopping malls, or at the workplace.
Given that we spend a bulk of our day at work, it has become increasingly important to be in a cool and air conditioned environment. This reduces the chances of being in a hot, humid and stuffy workplace that makes it difficult to work.
In addition, many technological equipment in the office emit heat to regulate their systems, especially that pantry fridge or printer.
Air conditioners offer us unparalleled comfort so we can focus on our work peacefully.
Productivity
When you’re feeling sweaty, sticky and frustrated, it’s not exactly ideal to boost productivity. An air conditioner helps to maintain a cool atmosphere that facilitates a calm and relaxed state that helps to boost productivity and efficiency. A comfortable environment, as mentioned above, also greatly aids in working effectively.
Singapore goes through periodic hot spells every year, especially from June to August, and with the weather becoming more and more erratic, it’s no surprise if heat waves hit for longer periods of time.
Overall Well-being
The heat can induce various negative effects, from annoyance and irritability to a loss of concentration and more. It can cause detrimental health effects like triggering heat-related illness, where people with medical conditions or are overweight may be more vulnerable to.
Air conditioners promote a better overall well-being by improving one’s mental and physical condition.
Air Quality
When it comes to air quality, some models offer better filtration than others. For example, a Mitsubishi 5 ticks and Daikin iSmile air conditioner are equipped with enhanced filtration technologies for better air quality.
These filters can get rid of dirt, dust, allergens and other contaminants in the air effectively. Clean filtered air means that employees, especially those with allergies or respiratory problems, have a more manageable time at work with less irritants in the air they breathe.
Health
In enclosed workplaces particularly, it is the perfect breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Offices also typically have high human traffic, and with COVID-19 reiterating how easy it is for respiratory viruses, for example, to spread, clean air has become imperative.
An air conditioner like the Daikin iSmile series is capable of purifying the air and minimising the prevalence of germs and viruses.