Here are four places to avoid installing air conditioners to maintain your family’s health:
1. Avoid Placing the Air Conditioner at the Foot of the Bed
The bedroom is a place for relaxation and comfort after a long day’s work. To enhance sleep quality, most people install air conditioners in their bedrooms to escape the summer heat or winter cold.
However, it is best to avoid placing the air conditioner directly above or opposite the bed. This is to prevent the direct blast of cold air on your face and head, which can lead to respiratory problems, headaches, and even strokes.
Furthermore, having a heavy appliance like an air conditioner at the foot of the bed, at eye level, can cause nervous system suppression, making it difficult to fall asleep and leading to insomnia. From a feng shui perspective, installing an air conditioner directly above the bed disturbs the natural energy field, creating an imbalance between yin and yang, which can negatively affect your body’s harmony.
2. Avoid Installing the Air Conditioner Below the Kitchen
Cooking in a hot kitchen during summer can feel like torture, so many families opt for air conditioning in this space. However, avoid placing the air conditioner directly above or opposite the stove or oven.
If you use a gas or coal stove, the air conditioner’s position could blow out the flame, leading to a potential fire hazard. Additionally, from a feng shui perspective, placing the kitchen under the air conditioner can disrupt the home’s energy flow, resulting in financial losses.
3. Avoid Placing the Air Conditioner Next to Greenery
While indoor plants add life and purify the air, they depend on air, water, temperature, humidity, and sunlight for photosynthesis.
Placing plants directly under the air conditioner exposes them to direct cold air, leading to oxygen deficiency and potential rot, which can breed bacteria and impact your family’s health. Therefore, when placing indoor plants, ensure they are not directly under the air conditioner.
4. Avoid Installing the Air Conditioner Above Wooden Furniture
Wood and water do not mix, and placing an air conditioner above wooden furniture can lead to moisture issues. The cold air from the air conditioner can cause condensation on the wood, leading to dampness and mold, reducing the furniture’s lifespan.
Additionally, air conditioners can leak water, and any drips onto wooden furniture can cause damage and reduce their longevity.
