- The invention of the air conditioning system improved the air quality in closed places. As a result, diseases were cured, and less people suffered from illnesses like asthma.
- The first man who built the air conditioning system was Willis Carrier in 1902. Now his company Carrier Corporation is the world leader in the HVAC sector.
- The annual energy used for air conditioning by the US is the same as the whole continent of Africa’s annual energy usage for all power needs.
- The lifetime of properly maintained and installed HVAC systems is estimated to be 10 to 15 years, depending on the manufacturer of the product.
- Research shows that the invention of AC has reduced the human’s natural tolerance changes in extreme heat. Now people are used to temperatures up to 90 °F. Above this temperature, people feel uncomfortable.
- The first building with an air conditioning system installed was the New York Stock Exchange.
- Many commercial and government offices took two-month vacations during summer before air conditioning was popular and known. The phrase “summer break” can relate to that fact.
- Air conditioners reduce home air humidity. Homes that have moist air feel warmer than buildings where the level of humidity is low.
- The average family spends more than 2000$ on their bills annually. More than half of these bills are related to heating and cooling systems.
- Installing a programmable controller with a thermostat can reduce the heating and cooling bills by 10 %.
10 Interesting facts about HVAC systems
