{"id":2153,"date":"2023-12-04T16:21:38","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T21:21:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/climco.ca\/boites-outils\/mythes-et-realites-en-climatisation\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T07:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T11:20:13","slug":"myths-and-facts-around-air-conditioning","status":"publish","type":"boites-outils","link":"https:\/\/climco.ca\/en\/toolbox\/myths-and-facts-around-air-conditioning\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths and facts around air conditioning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are many myths around air conditioning\u2014here are some of the most common. <\/p>\n<h3>Some people think that air conditioning is bad for their health.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Myth: <\/strong><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> In reality, it can help improve indoor air quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Some people think that a bigger air conditioner is better.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Myth:<\/strong> On the contrary, an oversized unit can increase discomfort, as it will not run long enough to properly dehumidify the air. <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Some people think that poor performance is due to a lack of refrigerant.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Myth:<\/strong> In most cases, system issues are not related whatsoever to refrigerant levels. <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Regular maintenance is necessary to ensure the performance and reliability.<\/h3>\n<p><strong>True:<\/strong> Poor maintenance increases energy consumption, reduces comfort, and increases the risk of breakdowns during heat waves. <\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ultimately, air conditioning is an excellent way to improve indoor air quality and reduce energy costs.<br \/>\nDon\u2019t let common myths discourage you: it\u2019s a reliable way to keep your home comfortable year-round.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many myths around air conditioning\u2014here are some of the most common. 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