

The full control over relative humidity by the addition of moisture by means of a humidifier and the use of a humidifier constitutes full air conditioning, but this control is not always exercised. Air conditioning is always associated with the cooling and dehumidification process of air and is always therefore identified with refrigeration equipment. The purpose of air conditioning is to control the filtration, air movement, temperature and humidity of an atmospheric environment. This stands for “Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning” as this acronym covers the three core features of most common types of setup. The UK often suffers from high humidity which can make working conditions difficult and a conditioning unit can certainly be used to control this.Ī common industry term associated with such cooling and heating systems is “HVAC”. Though mostly found in and associated with hotter climates such as north and south America, middle east etc… where the climate warrants such a device, they can certainly also have benefits in a climate such as ours. If an air conditioning unit does feature in the home, it tends to be one of the portable units that doubles up as a dehumidifier.ĭespite most common misconceptions that conditioners only cool the air, some of the more integrated models can provide heat and other features. Although air conditioning units (also known as HVAC systems) are not commonplace in many UK homes they do feature in many office buildings, places of work and entertainment venues.
