Having air conditioning system at home creates a comfortable and breathable environment to live in especially with the hot and humid weather in Singapore.
Sleep With Aircon Turned On All-Night
Scientists and experts agreed that sleeping with aircon on are safe. As a matter of fact, some even recommended to sleep with aircon on because the optimal temperature for best sleep quality tends to be on the cooler end.
However, some people can find it difficult or uncomfortable to sleep with the aircon on because air conditioning can sometimes make it difficult for them to breathe making them having a hard time sleeping. This is more commonly seen in people with breathing problems such as asthma.
Sleeping with aircon on overnight, the room temperature might get too cold leading to congestion and eventually leading to difficulty in breathing, affecting the sleep quality.
From the aircon unit perspective, leaving it on all night can damage your unit. It will also consume lots of power, causing an increase in your electricity bill next month.
You can avoid bringing negative health impact while sleeping with aircon running by practising some of the best practices below:
1. Maintaining the temperature at around 19-20 degree Celcius. Research shows that this is the most optimum temperature for sleeping.
2. Clean the aircon filter regularly to avoid breathing in dust, particles or germs when turning the aircon on.
3. Direct the airflow upwards. The cold air stream should not be blowing at you directly to avoid getting a cold or body sore.
4. Set a timer so that the aircon will turn off at a time when your body is already fully cooled down and asleep. This can help prevent the pain coming from too much cold air, improving sleep comfort level and at the same time help reduce your electricity bill.
5. Use a ceiling fan to distribute the cold air around the bedroom. This way, the room temperature can be reduced more evenly and effectively.
As good as it is to sleep in a cooled and well-ventilated room, the lack of moisture, the congested nose, the sickness and tiredness are just an unreasonable price to pay.
