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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1957
Page
10
Air conditioning improves health comfort and efficiency, with benefits beyond cooling. It reduces heating and cleaning costs, aids asthma and heart conditions, and can raise a home's value. Beginners can start with room units or retrofit existing hot air systems, with free contractor estimates available.
More than a million room air conditioners will be sold this year to homes and businesses. The piece outlines factors to check before buying, including room size, insulation, window details, power outlets, occupancy, window types, regulations, air distribution, and optimal placement. It notes training provided to sales staff to ensure customer satisfaction and long term sales.
Science shows optimal mental work occurs in the mid 70s. Office workers perform better as temperature stays near 75 degrees and drop in efficiency occurs when it rises. The body fights heat via radiation evaporation and conduction with humidity and temperature reduction helping most.
The roll around type of fan is easily moved from place to place and will circulate air in large areas. They may also be used for ventilating.
The Philco Ionitron unit proves negative ionization can ease hay fever asthma and headaches. Studies from Dessauer to Northeastern Hospital tie air ion balance to mood, blood pressure, and migraines, with trials showing relief in hay fever cases and day fever.
The article explains room air conditioners in various sizes from one third to two tons and discusses through the wall and casement units. It notes thermostatic control for stable temperatures and mentions installations in attics, crawl spaces, ceilings, basements, and transom spaces over doorways.
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