Rainy season is humid so you may feel hot and humid even when the temperature is low.
This is because the sensible temperature is determined not only by temperature but also by a total of 6 elements including humidity, air current, radiation, amount of clothing and activity quantity. The higher the humidity, the higher the sensible temperature.ห
If the rainy season continues, the humidity will exceed 80%, and the environment will be suitable for molds and mites to increase.
Molds and mites cause allergies to humans, so the risk increases during the rainy season.
During the rainy season, many people hang their laundry indoors. But if you dry it in the room, it may cause an unpleasant smell.
The causes are 'protein stain' which is secreted from the body and adheres to clothes and cannot be removed by washing, and bacteria which proliferate in a half-dried state. It is assumed that unpleasant odors are generated by chemical decomposition of dirt itself, action by bacteria, and high temperature conditions during drying in the room. It is said that they are complex odors mixed with various ingredients.s
How to use air conditioners during the rainy season
In midsummer when temperature is high, 'cooling operation' is appropriate, but in rainy season when humidity is high, 'dehumidification operation' is recommended.
Difference between 'cooling operation' and 'dehumidification operation'
The cooling operation and the dehumidifying operation have different roles.
The cooling operation is intended to reduce the temperature while the dehumidification operation is intended to reduce the humidity. There are two types of dehumidification operation :
(1) Dehumidify by slightly lowering the temperature in a weaker cooling operation 'Low Cooling Dehumidification'
(2) Return the air after lowering the temperature to a suitable temperature 'reheat dehumidification'.
Some Daikin air conditioners are equipped with a 'Hybrid Dehumidification' that helps prevent overcooling by constantly adjusting the air conditioner's capacity according to the amount of moisture in the room.
Cooling
Low Cooling Dehumidification
Reheat Dehumidification
Hybrid Dehumidification
Purpose of the function
Lower the temperature
Remove humidity
Room temperature
↓ ↓ Fall to the lowest level
Drop a little
→ Doesn’t go down that much * *
Power Consumption
◎ Less than reheat dehumidification
○ Similar to cooling
△ More than air-conditioning
○ Similar to cooling
* Dehumidification operation with a decrease in room temperature of 2ºC or less (difference between suction temperature and outlet temperature) as determined by the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association.
How to use a dehumidifier
If the room temperature is about 25ºC, the humidity setting of the dehumidifier should be 40 - 60%. If air conditioner is used, the humidity setting may be a little higher because the air flow slightly lowers the sensible temperature.
If you are away from home during the day, dehumidifying while you are out is recommended. If the house is airtight, you can dehumidify the whole floor by opening the door of the room.
We recommend you to put a dehumidifier in a room on the north side where the temperature gets lower.
The room temperature of the room on the north side is lower compared to the south side where it is easy to get sunlight.
SIn a closed space, moisture tends to be uniform in all rooms, but the lower the temperature, the less moisture can be in the air, and the higher the relative humidity.
In a highly airtight house, you can dehumidify an entire floor by opening the door of each room and using a dehumidifier while you are away.
A lot of moisture is released from laundry, so when you dry it in your room, make an escape path for moisture.
Here's how to dry your laundry quickly
Dry laundry quickly with the combination of air and dehumidification.
The most important thing is #3 dehumidification. If the room is dry enough without wind, water evaporates quickly.
Also, the higher the temperature, the easier it is to dry, so it is better to dry it in the room on the south side where it is easy to get sunlight.
If you dry it quickly, it won't smell. If you dehumidify, bacteria will decrease.
Test condition
Gauze (About 5 cm x 5 cm, folded into 12 pieces.) was dripped with 1 ml of the test organism solution, dried under each condition, collected over time, washed out, and cultured on agar medium.
The number of viable bacteria was determined by measuring the number of colonies.
Daikin Study
The air contains moisture. This is the origin of humidity.
The amount of water that air can contain called saturated water vapour content depends on the temperature of the air: warmer air can contain more water.
In the air conditioner, there are many layers of aluminum fins called heat exchangers.
During cooling operation, chlorofluorocarbon gas, compressed by a compressor, flows through the copper tube and cools the aluminum fins.
Air gets cooled as it flows through the fins.
When the aluminum fin is cooled, the surrounding air cools down, reducing the amount of water that can be contained, and the moisture that the air cannot hold accumulates.
The moisture condenses on the fins and is discharged outside through the drain hose, so the amount of moisture in the room decreases and air is dehumidified.
Water droplets are generated in the indoor unit during cooling operation.
During operation, the air conditioner is cold so there is no need to worry about the growth of mold. However, when it stops, the temperature inside will rise which makes the environment favorable for mold due to the temperature and humidity.
Therefore, this moisture must be released after the air conditioner stops.
Specifically, it is effective to blow air for 1-2 hours with a timer after stopping the air conditioner. Recently, there are more and more air conditioners that automatically blow air after the operation ends.
However, the humidity will be released in the room, so it's better to turn on the ventilation fan.
Mold grows with dust as a source of nutrition, so it is important to prevent dust from accumulating in the air conditioner. Clean the air filter frequently to reduce the amount of dust inside the air conditioner. Recently, there are air conditioners that automatically clean the dust in the filter, so it is convenient to choose such products.
Let‘s dry the indoor unit after using the air conditioner.
Dehumidifiers can be classified into two types: 'compressor type' and 'desiccant type'.
Compressor type
A dehumidification system that uses a compressor, which is also used in air conditioners. A compressor is used to change the temperature of the refrigerant so that moisture in the air drawn in and condenses in the cooled heat exchanger. It reduces humidity by removing moisture and releasing dry air into the room.
It has a feature that the higher the dehumidification performance is, the less power consumption during high temperature and humidity such as the rainy season.
Desiccant type
A dehumidification system in which moisture in the air is absorbed by a moisture absorbent called desiccant. The absorbed moisture is evaporated by a heater, and the evaporated moisture is condensed in a cooled heat exchanger. It reduces humidity by removing moisture and releasing dry air into the room. Because it uses a heater, it consumes a lot of power, and the room temperature tends to rise, so it is not suitable for summer use. Recently, hybrid dehumidifiers that combine compressor type and desiccant type are also sold.
Comparison of compressor type and desiccant type
Compressor type
Desiccant Type
Hybrid Type
Room Temperature
→ Doesn’t rise so much (2 - 4ºC)
↑ Rises (3 - 8 ºC)
Barely rises
Power consumption
◎
△
○
Dehumidification characteristics
・High dehumidification ability in rainy season with high temperature and humidity ・Dehumidifying capacity in winter becomes low
The dehumidifying capacity in winter is stable
The dehumidifying capacity in winter is stable
Drain the water accumulated in the tank as soon as possible. Wipe and dry it immediately to prevent mold and bacteria from growing.
Similar to air conditioners, compressor-type dehumidifiers generate water droplets inside the dehumidifier during dehumidification operations. This must be drained after operation is stopped.
It is effective to operate air blowing for about an hour after stopping. Recently, the number of dehumidifiers that automatically blow air after operation is increasing.
The closet during the rainy season has a lot of moisture in the futon, so if you leave it as it is, your futon will get moldy, smelly, or even cause sickness.
Moisture absorbed by the futon can be air-dried as shown in the figure below.
The most important thing is (3) dehumidification. If the room is dry, you can expect a great effect just by dehumidifying.
However, it takes 2 to 3 days to remove the moisture from the futon. Therefore, if you place importance on speed, the most effective way is to dehumidify with direct airflow.
Let's dehumidify the room with a dehumidifier or an air conditioner and direct dehumidifying air to the closet with a fan.
If you use a dehumidifier, the room temperature rises a little, so it is recommended to use an air conditioner while you are in the room.
The smelliest time of the year is the humid rainy season. As a result of research, we found that about 80% of the respondents had some dissatisfaction with the smell, especially from the rainy season to summer.
The smell of the house is generated from the kitchen and permeates the wall.
The main source of household odors is cooking odors in the kitchen.
Odors that could not be removed by the ventilation fan will move to the living room and stick to the wall or sofa.
On humid days, the odor is released from the wall due to moisture.
The molecules of the odor adsorbed on the wall are about the same size as water vapor, so they are pushed out by the water vapor permeating the wall and released into the room on humid days. This is the cause of the bad smell of the rainy season.
Odor from the wall can be removed with moisture.
This principle can be used to remove odors from walls. If you humidify the room to about 60%, the odor will be released from the wall, so you can remove the odor by dehumidification and ventilation.
Odor and humidity are compatible so dehumidification can remove both moisture and odor. During the rainy season, the indoor humidity is high so dehumidifying alone is effective.
The amount of physisorption depends on pressure and temperature.
When humidity increases in the room, a force acts to make the concentration in the space and solid the same, and odor molecules are eliminated.
Floating odor can be removed together with water molecules.
If you remove water vapor, the smell will also be removed.
The rainy season is a chance to deodorize the walls. Depending on the weather, let's use ventilation, dehumidifiers, and air conditioner dehumidification to get rid of moisture together with odor.
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Therefore, our company implements ISO 45001 as a base of our occupational health and safety management system, and we are committed to the following principles and practices:","contentArticle39":"1. Comply with occupational health and safety laws, legislations, other regulations of interested parties with regard to our business","contentArticle40":"2. Assess occupational health and safety risk and identify hazard of our activities and services for establishing the proactive preventive actions and controls","contentArticle41":"3. Prevent the accident and incident to reduce work-related injury, ill health and damage asset from accident","contentArticle42":"4. Continual improvement of working conditions for safety working conditions","contentArticle43":"5. Raise awareness on safety and support employees and contractors to participate and consultation to safety working conditions","contentArticle44":"You can get heatstroke even on a rainy day","contentArticle45":"The main cause of heatstroke is high humidity","contentArticle46":"Creating an environment that makes it easy to sleep is also a countermeasure against heatstroke at night.","contentArticle47":"You can get heatstroke even on a rainy day","contentArticle48":"According to data released by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, from August 1 to 17 in the summer of 2017, 14,444 heatstroke patients were transported to the hospital. Even though the highest temperature fell below 30\u2103 from August 10 to 12, 2,248 people were transported.","contentArticle49":"During summer of 2017, Japan experienced heavy rains, especially in central Tokyo. It rained for 17 consecutive days from August 1 to 17, making it 2nd longest record for the month of August since 1977.","contentArticle50":"The temperature was lower than usual, with the highest temperature falling below 30\u2103 for 10 days from August 1 to 17. Compared to 2016 when only one day was below 30\u2103 and the highest temperature exceeded 35\u2103 on most days, 2017 was considered a comfortable season. However, the average humidity was 85% which was the highest level in 89 years.","contentArticle51":"We would like to introduce the causes of heatstroke and the countermeasures.","contentArticle52":"The main cause of heatstroke is high humidity","contentArticle53":"It is a common misunderstanding that heatstroke occurs mostly in August during the hot summer. The fact is it occurs mostly in June when the rainy season starts or in July when the rainy season ends since the body is still not used to the sudden increase in heat. The \u201cHeat index (WBGT)\u201d provided by the Ministry of the Environment uses a numerical value to determine the risk of heatstroke with an index consisting of \u201cTemperature\u201c, \u201cHumidity\u201d and \u201cRadiant heat\u201c.","contentArticle54":"The ratio at the time of calculation for outdoor use is 70% Humidity, 20% Radiant heat, 10% Temperature while for indoor use it is 70% Humidity, 30% Radiant heat. Since Humidity accounts for 70% of the heat index both indoors and outdoors, the higher the humidity, the more careful you need to be about heatstroke.","contentArticle55":"Temperature and Humidity relation - Heatstroke cases from June to September of 2015","contentArticle56":"\u201cHeat index WBGT\u201d for heatstroke risk assessment\nOutdoor WBGT = 0.7 x wet-bulb temperature + 0.2 x black-bulb temperature + 0.1 x dry-bulb temperature\nIndoor WBGT = 0.7 x wet-bulb temperature + 0.3 x black-bulb temperature","contentArticle57":"Special attention is required for people older than 65. In 2017, 52,984 people were taken to hospital by ambulance due to heatstroke, and about half of them were aged 65 or older. As we age, the body\u2018s temperature sensors become less sensitive to heat and are unable to cool or regulate body temperature. Compared to younger people, most elderly people in the summer live in a hot and humid environment where the room temperature is about 2\u00baC higher and humidity is 5% higher.","contentArticle58":"Percentage of heatstroke patients by age","contentArticle59":"Heatstroke location in 2017","contentArticle60":"Set the temperature at 28 \u00baC and humidity between 50 - 60%.","contentArticle61":"The ideal way is to keep track of humidity via thermohygrometer. Be careful if you feel hot even if the temperature is 28 \u00baC; the alert level becomes higher if the humidity is more than 70%. Instead of just focusing on temperature, use air conditioners to control humidity between 50 to 60%.","contentArticle62":"Creating an environment that makes it easy to sleep is also a countermeasure against heatstroke at night.","contentArticle63":"If you want to use the air conditioner all night long when you go to bed, set the temperature above 28\u00baC and set the humidity between 50 to 60% in dehumidification mode. By lowering the humidity, only the sensible temperature is lowered without overcooling the body. This way, sweat immediately dries up as well which makes it easier to sleep.","contentArticle64":"If you don\u2018t want to sleep with the air conditioner on, use the timer function. The amount of sweat increases immediately after going to bed, but by cooling the room with a timer, the humidity is also controlled, and sweat can be dried which makes it easier to fall asleep. If \u201coff timer\u201d is set to 3 hours, you will enjoy a stable deep sleep without disturbance caused by temperature change.","contentArticle65":"In addition, when it is too hot to sleep on an extremely hot day or at 28\u00baC, it is important to protect your body from the risk of heatstroke by taking appropriate measures, such as lowering the temperature to a set temperature that does not make it too cold.","contentArticle66":"Wake up in the heat of a warm nights","contentArticle67":"Increased number of tropical nights","contentArticle68":"Even if you turn on the air conditioner on all night or use the timer, do you still have trouble sleeping or wake up in the middle of the night because of the heat?","contentArticle69":"During tropical nights, the possibility of having heatstroke is said to be high not only because of the outdoor temperature but also because the indoor temperature is high. The heat can also disturb sleep which affects the physical condition.","contentArticle70":"How to spend a comfortable tropical night \u2013 Humidity control","contentArticle71":"A comfortable room temperature and humidity are important for a peaceful tropical night.","contentArticle72":"How to sleep comfortably","contentArticle73":"Not only 'Temperature' but also 'Humidity' adjustment is an important key for comfort.\n Comfortable air conditioner tips for humidity control at tropical nights","contentArticle74":"1. For those who want to use the air conditioner all night \u2013 Use the dehumidification operation and set the temperature to 28 degrees or higher","contentArticle75":"Set the temperature above 28 \u00baC and reduce the humidity to 50 - 60% during dehumidification. By lowering the humidity, only the sensible temperature is lowered without overcooling the body. This way, sweat immediately dries up as well which makes it easier to sleep.","contentArticle76":"2. For those who do not want to leave the air conditioner on - Set your preferred temperature and set the timer to 3 hours","contentArticle77":"The amount of sweat increases immediately after going to bed. However, by cooling the room with a timer, the humidity is also controlled and sweat immediately dries up as well which makes it easier to sleep.\n If 'off timer' is set to 3 hours, 2 cycles of deep sleep* can be secured immediately after falling asleep without being disturbed by temperature changes. This allows a stable deep non-REM sleep in the first half of the sleep period.","contentArticle78":"* The average sleep cycle is said to be 90 minutes.","contentArticle79":"Enjoying the feeling of a good rest depends on how comfortable you feel when you wake up in the morning.\n If sweat from sleeping makes your body sticky and uncomfortable immediately after waking up, it is a good idea to set the 'on timer' on the air conditioner according to the time you wake up.","contentArticle80":"Use of air conditioners at tropical nights","contentArticle81":"1. 60% have trouble sleeping in summer heat. More than half cannot sleep comfortably during summer nights due to 'trouble falling asleep' and \u201cwakes up in the middle of the night' due to heat.","contentArticle82":"The answers to \u201cdo you have difficulties of sleeping when it\u2019s hot even though you\u2019re using air conditioners?\u201d were \u201cYes \u2013 17.1%\u201d and \u201csometimes \u2013 45.9%\u201d, so more than 60% of respondents indicating that they felt it was too hot to sleep. \nFurthermore, the answers to \u201csometimes I wake up in the middle of the night because of the heat\u201d were 'Yes - 14.2%' and 'sometimes - 47.0%', so nearly 60% of the respondents experienced having difficulty sleeping while waking up. \nIt became clear that there were many people who could not sleep in the bedroom on a summer night or wake up in the middle of the night so they could not sleep well. The fact that people do not feel the heat and sleep well while using their air conditioner suggests that they weren\u2019t able to use the air conditioner in a better way.","contentArticle83":"Do you experience difficulty sleeping when it\u2019s hot even though you\u2019re using air conditioners?","contentArticle84":"Hot and hard to fall asleep (%)","contentArticle85":"Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night because of the heat","contentArticle86":"Hot and wake up in the middle of the night (%)","contentArticle87":"2. \u201cI left it on all night. - 23.5%\u201d, \u201cI use timer - 53.1%\u201d, those who use the timer are almost 2 times more than those who leave it on all night!","contentArticle88":"The answers to \u201chow do you use air conditioners when you sleep in the summer?\u201d were \u201cI left it on all night. - 23.5%\u201d and \u201cI use timer - 53.1%\u201d which means using the timer is more common during summer.","contentArticle89":"3. No matter how you use the air conditioner, the result is still \u201cIt's hot and I can't sleep.\u201c","contentArticle90":"Furthermore, when we examined how many people experienced \u2018It\u2019s too hot to fall asleep.\u2018 with each type of air conditioner, we found that more than half experienced \u201cIt\u2019s hot and I can\u2018t sleep\u201d with all types of air conditioners. Majority of them use timers but the result says using timers does not lead to good sleep perfectly and seems additional arrangement is needed. For a pleasant summer night's sleep, it might be a good idea to review how you use your air conditioner.","contentArticle91":"How do you use the air conditioner when you sleep in summer?","contentArticle92":"Air conditioner usage (%)","contentArticle93":"Do the following things happen to you when you sleep at night during summer?","contentArticle94":"Hot and hard to fall asleep (%)","contentArticle95":"Hot and wake up in the middle of the night (%)","contentArticle97":"Depending on the model of the air conditioner, humidity 50 ~ 60% setting may not be available.\n","contentArticle98":"Humidity","contentArticle99":"Health effects","contentArticle100":"Smell of laundry","contentArticle101":"Dehumidification using air conditioners","contentArticle102":"Dehumidification using a dehumidifier","contentArticle103":"Tips for drying in the room\u0e2b","contentArticle104":"What is humidity?","contentArticle105":"Air conditioner dehumidification system","contentArticle106":"Air conditioner maintenance","contentArticle107":"Dehumidification mechanism of dehumidifiers","contentArticle108":"Dehumidifier maintenance","contentArticle109":"Mold removal in closet","contentArticle110":"Deodorize the room","contentArticle111":"Humidity","contentArticle112":"Rainy season is humid so you may feel hot and humid even when the temperature is low.","contentArticle113":"This is because the sensible temperature is determined not only by temperature but also by a total of 6 elements including humidity, air current, radiation, amount of clothing and activity quantity. The higher the humidity, the higher the sensible temperature.\u0e2b","contentArticle114":"Health effects","contentArticle115":"If the rainy season continues, the humidity will exceed 80%, and the environment will be suitable for molds and mites to increase.","contentArticle116":"Molds and mites cause allergies to humans, so the risk increases during the rainy season.","contentArticle117":"Smell of laundry","contentArticle118":"During the rainy season, many people hang their laundry indoors. But if you dry it in the room, it may cause an unpleasant smell.\n \nThe causes are 'protein stain' which is secreted from the body and adheres to clothes and cannot be removed by washing, and bacteria which proliferate in a half-dried state. It is assumed that unpleasant odors are generated by chemical decomposition of dirt itself, action by bacteria, and high temperature conditions during drying in the room. It is said that they are complex odors mixed with various ingredients.s\n","contentArticle119":"Dehumidification using air conditioners","contentArticle120":"How to use air conditioners during the rainy season","contentArticle121":"In midsummer when temperature is high, 'cooling operation' is appropriate, but in rainy season when humidity is high, 'dehumidification operation' is recommended.","contentArticle122":"Difference between 'cooling operation' and 'dehumidification operation'","contentArticle123":"The cooling operation and the dehumidifying operation have different roles. \nThe cooling operation is intended to reduce the temperature while the dehumidification operation is intended to reduce the humidity. There are two types of dehumidification operation : \n(1) Dehumidify by slightly lowering the temperature in a weaker cooling operation 'Low Cooling Dehumidification' \n(2) Return the air after lowering the temperature to a suitable temperature 'reheat dehumidification'.","contentArticle124":"Some Daikin air conditioners are equipped with a 'Hybrid Dehumidification' that helps prevent overcooling by constantly adjusting the air conditioner's capacity according to the amount of moisture in the room.","contentArticle125":"Comparison of cooling and dehumidification","contentArticle126":"Cooling","contentArticle127":"Low Cooling Dehumidification","contentArticle128":"Reheat Dehumidification","contentArticle129":"Hybrid Dehumidification","contentArticle130":"Purpose of the function","contentArticle131":"Remove humidity","contentArticle132":"Room temperature","contentArticle133":"\u2193 Fall to the lowest level\t","contentArticle134":"Drop a little\t","contentArticle135":"Doesn\u2019t go down that much *","contentArticle136":"Power Consumption\t","contentArticle137":"\u25ce Less than reheat dehumidification\t","contentArticle138":"\u25cb Similar to cooling\t","contentArticle139":"\u25b3 More than air-conditioning\t","contentArticle140":"\u25cb Similar to cooling\n","contentArticle141":"* Dehumidification operation with a decrease in room temperature of 2\u00baC or less (difference between suction temperature and outlet temperature) as determined by the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association.","contentArticle142":"Dehumidification using a dehumidifier","contentArticle143":"How to use a dehumidifier","contentArticle144":"If the room temperature is about 25\u00baC, the humidity setting of the dehumidifier should be 40 - 60%. If air conditioner is used, the humidity setting may be a little higher because the air flow slightly lowers the sensible temperature.","contentArticle145":"If you are away from home during the day, dehumidifying while you are out is recommended. If the house is airtight, you can dehumidify the whole floor by opening the door of the room.","contentArticle146":"We recommend you to put a dehumidifier in a room on the north side where the temperature gets lower.","contentArticle147":"The room temperature of the room on the north side is lower compared to the south side where it is easy to get sunlight.","contentArticle148":"SIn a closed space, moisture tends to be uniform in all rooms, but the lower the temperature, the less moisture can be in the air, and the higher the relative humidity.","contentArticle149":"In a highly airtight house, you can dehumidify an entire floor by opening the door of each room and using a dehumidifier while you are away.","contentArticle150":"Tips for drying in the room","contentArticle151":"A lot of moisture is released from laundry, so when you dry it in your room, make an escape path for moisture.","contentArticle152":"Here's how to dry your laundry quickly","contentArticle153":"Dry laundry quickly with the combination of air and dehumidification.","contentArticle154":"The most important thing is #3 dehumidification. If the room is dry enough without wind, water evaporates quickly.\n \nAlso, the higher the temperature, the easier it is to dry, so it is better to dry it in the room on the south side where it is easy to get sunlight.","contentArticle155":"If you dry it quickly, it won't smell. If you dehumidify, bacteria will decrease.","contentArticle156":"Comparison of bacterial presence in laundry with and without dehumidification","contentArticle157":"Test condition","contentArticle158":"Gauze (About 5 cm x 5 cm, folded into 12 pieces.) was dripped with 1 ml of the test organism solution, dried under each condition, collected over time, washed out, and cultured on agar medium. \nThe number of viable bacteria was determined by measuring the number of colonies.\n \nDaikin Study","contentArticle159":"What is humidity?","contentArticle160":"The air contains moisture. This is the origin of humidity.","contentArticle161":"The amount of water that air can contain called saturated water vapour content depends on the temperature of the air: warmer air can contain more water.","contentArticle162":"\u0e23\u0e30\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e25\u0e14\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e0a\u0e37\u0e49\u0e19\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e28","contentArticle163":"In the air conditioner, there are many layers of aluminum fins called heat exchangers. \nDuring cooling operation, chlorofluorocarbon gas, compressed by a compressor, flows through the copper tube and cools the aluminum fins.\n Air gets cooled as it flows through the fins.","contentArticle164":"When the aluminum fin is cooled, the surrounding air cools down, reducing the amount of water that can be contained, and the moisture that the air cannot hold accumulates.\n The moisture condenses on the fins and is discharged outside through the drain hose, so the amount of moisture in the room decreases and air is dehumidified.","contentArticle165":"Air conditioner maintenance","contentArticle166":"Water droplets are generated in the indoor unit during cooling operation. \nDuring operation, the air conditioner is cold so there is no need to worry about the growth of mold. However, when it stops, the temperature inside will rise which makes the environment favorable for mold due to the temperature and humidity. \nTherefore, this moisture must be released after the air conditioner stops.\n \nSpecifically, it is effective to blow air for 1-2 hours with a timer after stopping the air conditioner. Recently, there are more and more air conditioners that automatically blow air after the operation ends.","contentArticle167":"However, the humidity will be released in the room, so it's better to turn on the ventilation fan. \nMold grows with dust as a source of nutrition, so it is important to prevent dust from accumulating in the air conditioner. Clean the air filter frequently to reduce the amount of dust inside the air conditioner. Recently, there are air conditioners that automatically clean the dust in the filter, so it is convenient to choose such products.","contentArticle168":"Let\u2018s dry the indoor unit after using the air conditioner.","contentArticle169":"Dehumidification mechanism of dehumidifier","contentArticle170":"Dehumidifiers can be classified into two types: 'compressor type' and 'desiccant type'.","contentArticle171":"Compressor type","contentArticle172":"A dehumidification system that uses a compressor, which is also used in air conditioners. A compressor is used to change the temperature of the refrigerant so that moisture in the air drawn in and condenses in the cooled heat exchanger. It reduces humidity by removing moisture and releasing dry air into the room.","contentArticle173":"It has a feature that the higher the dehumidification performance is, the less power consumption during high temperature and humidity such as the rainy season.","contentArticle174":"Desiccant type","contentArticle175":"A dehumidification system in which moisture in the air is absorbed by a moisture absorbent called desiccant. The absorbed moisture is evaporated by a heater, and the evaporated moisture is condensed in a cooled heat exchanger. It reduces humidity by removing moisture and releasing dry air into the room. Because it uses a heater, it consumes a lot of power, and the room temperature tends to rise, so it is not suitable for summer use. Recently, hybrid dehumidifiers that combine compressor type and desiccant type are also sold.","contentArticle176":"Comparison of compressor type and desiccant type","contentArticle177":"Compressor type\t","contentArticle178":"Desiccant Type\t","contentArticle179":"Hybrid Type","contentArticle180":"Room Temperature\t","contentArticle181":"\u2192 Doesn\u2019t rise so much (2 - 4\u00baC)\t","contentArticle182":"\u2191 Rises (3 - 8 \u00baC)\t","contentArticle183":"Barely rises","contentArticle184":"Power consumption\t","contentArticle185":"Dehumidification characteristics\t","contentArticle186":"\u30fbHigh dehumidification ability in rainy season with high temperature and humidity \u30fbDehumidifying capacity in winter becomes low\t","contentArticle187":"The dehumidifying capacity in winter is stable","contentArticle188":"The dehumidifying capacity in winter is stable","contentArticle189":"Dehumidifier Maintenance","contentArticle190":"Drain the water accumulated in the tank as soon as possible. Wipe and dry it immediately to prevent mold and bacteria from growing.\n Similar to air conditioners, compressor-type dehumidifiers generate water droplets inside the dehumidifier during dehumidification operations. This must be drained after operation is stopped.\n \nIt is effective to operate air blowing for about an hour after stopping. Recently, the number of dehumidifiers that automatically blow air after operation is increasing.","contentArticle191":"Mold removal in closet","contentArticle192":"The closet during the rainy season has a lot of moisture in the futon, so if you leave it as it is, your futon will get moldy, smelly, or even cause sickness.\n Moisture absorbed by the futon can be air-dried as shown in the figure below.","contentArticle193":"The most important thing is (3) dehumidification. If the room is dry, you can expect a great effect just by dehumidifying.\n \nHowever, it takes 2 to 3 days to remove the moisture from the futon. Therefore, if you place importance on speed, the most effective way is to dehumidify with direct airflow.\n \nLet's dehumidify the room with a dehumidifier or an air conditioner and direct dehumidifying air to the closet with a fan.\n \nIf you use a dehumidifier, the room temperature rises a little, so it is recommended to use an air conditioner while you are in the room.","contentArticle194":"Deodorize the room","contentArticle195":"The smelliest time of the year is the humid rainy season.","contentArticle196":"As a result of research, we found that about 80% of the respondents had some dissatisfaction with the smell, especially from the rainy season to summer.","contentArticle197":"House odor","contentArticle198":"The smell of the house is generated from the kitchen and permeates the wall.","contentArticle199":"The main source of household odors is cooking odors in the kitchen.\n \nOdors that could not be removed by the ventilation fan will move to the living room and stick to the wall or sofa.","contentArticle200":"On humid days, the odor is released from the wall due to moisture.","contentArticle201":"The molecules of the odor adsorbed on the wall are about the same size as water vapor, so they are pushed out by the water vapor permeating the wall and released into the room on humid days. This is the cause of the bad smell of the rainy season.","contentArticle202":"Odor from the wall can be removed with moisture.","contentArticle203":"This principle can be used to remove odors from walls. If you humidify the room to about 60%, the odor will be released from the wall, so you can remove the odor by dehumidification and ventilation. \nOdor and humidity are compatible so dehumidification can remove both moisture and odor. During the rainy season, the indoor humidity is high so dehumidifying alone is effective.\n","contentArticle204":"Odor absorbed by the wall","contentArticle205":"Physical adsorption of odor molecules","contentArticle206":"The amount of physisorption depends on pressure and temperature.","contentArticle207":"Use moisture to remove odors from walls","contentArticle208":"Physical adsorption force << affinity with water","contentArticle209":"When humidity increases in the room, a force acts to make the concentration in the space and solid the same, and odor molecules are eliminated.","contentArticle210":"Removes odor along with moisture","contentArticle211":"Dehumidification","contentArticle212":"Floating odor can be removed together with water molecules.","contentArticle213":"If you remove water vapor, the smell will also be removed.","contentArticle214":"The rainy season is a chance to deodorize the walls. Depending on the weather, let's use ventilation, dehumidifiers, and air conditioner dehumidification to get rid of moisture together with odor.","contentArticle215":"Lower the temperature\t","contentArticle216":"How to control the comfortable room temperature for pets","contentArticle217":"Pet shedding","contentArticle218":"Smell of pets","contentArticle219":"Viruses, molds, ticks and pollen","contentArticle220":"Measures to control room temperature","contentArticle221":"Measures against pet shedding","contentArticle222":"Pet odor control law","contentArticle223":"Measures against viruses, molds, mites and pollen","contentArticle224":"Growing concern for pets","contentArticle225":"High interest in 'air quality' and 'smell'","contentArticle226":"How to control the comfortable room temperature for pets","contentArticle227":"84% of owners say 'I do not know the right temperature for pets'\n","contentArticle228":"Many pet owners don't know what the optimal temperature is for their pets to live comfortably, so they have trouble keeping the room temperature.\nWhen the owners were asked, 'Do you know the proper temperature for a pet to live indoors?' 84.3% responded, 'I don't know.'. \nSurprisingly, there was no correlation with the years of keeping pets. Many people may be aware that 'Pets are ok if people are comfortable' and 'It can be kept outside, so it should be more comfortable inside.'. \nIn addition, 50% of those who answered 'I know the right temperature' answered '25\u00baC or lower is suitable temperature in summer,' indicating a tendency to accept a slightly lower temperature.","contentArticle229":"Do you know the proper temperature for a pet to live indoors","contentArticle230":"More than 80% said they did not know the appropriate temperature.\n This indicates the lack of interest for indoor temperature.","contentArticle231":"Do you know the appropriate temperature for pets to live indoors in summer? \nWhat temperature do you think is suitable for pets to live indoors in summer?","contentArticle232":"Pet Shedding","contentArticle233":"The most popular response was 'care about pet hair'","contentArticle234":"When asked about their concerns about the indoor air quality in which they live with their pets, the No. 1 answer was \u201cpet hair\u201d (67.7%). \u201cI have pet hair on the blanket\u201d, \u201chair is thin and blows around\u201c, \u201close hair on clothes\u201c, etc., the hair itself is easy to see visually, and there are many opportunities to be conscious of its existence, so it seems to be a concern.","contentArticle235":"Concerns about indoor air in pets","contentArticle236":"Smell of pets","contentArticle237":"There seem to be many people who are troubled by the smell of pets themselves or the smell of pet waste. Some owners use deodorants and air fresheners to make improvements, but their complaints are not resolved. Some owners have given up, saying, 'I can't help it' or 'do nothing in particular'.","contentArticle238":"Viruses, molds, ticks and pollen","contentArticle239":"Many people are also interested in air issues related to pet health, such as viruses, molds, ticks, and pollen.","contentArticle240":"Measures to control room temperature","contentArticle241":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle242":"In the middle of summer when the temperature is high, both temperature and humidity can be lowered by cooling with air conditioner. When the 'Humidity' is high, such as during the rainy season, it is recommended to operate the thermostat in an air-conditioned room or a dehumidified room without becoming too cold.","contentArticle243":"If you use a dehumidifier, it is recommended for a room on the north side where the temperature gets lower. The room temperature of the room on the north side is lower than that of the room on the south side where it is easy to get sunlight. Because moisture tends to be uniform in all rooms, the lower the temperature in the north room, the less moisture can be in the air and the higher the relative humidity.","contentArticle244":"On the other hand, it is easy to dry in winter. For rooms where heating is used to increase the temperature by heating, the relative humidity becomes lower so let's use a humidified air cleaner. Also, Daikin's air conditioner 'Ururusarara' is recommended because it can humidify without the need for water when heating.","contentArticle245":"Measures against pet shedding","contentArticle246":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle247":"If you are using an air conditioner, you can install an air purifier on the opposite side of the room where the air conditioner is installed to create airflow throughout the room and efficiently collect the accumulated hair.","contentArticle248":"If your pet's hair accumulates in the filter of the air cleaner, it will be inefficient to operate it. Aside from cleaning the floor with the vacuum cleaner, you should also clean the filter at least once every two weeks.","contentArticle249":"Pet odor control law","contentArticle250":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle251":"The molecules of the odor adsorbed on the wall are about the same size as water vapor, so they are pushed out by the water vapor permeating the wall and released into the room on humid days. This was the cause of the bad smell of the rainy season.\n \nSUsing this principle, if you dehumidify properly when the humidity is high, you can remove even the odor that has penetrated the wall. The rainy season is a chance to deodorize the walls. Depending on the weather, let's use ventilation, dehumidifiers, and air conditioner dehumidification to get rid of moisture together with odor.","contentArticle252":"Measures against viruses, molds, mites and pollen","contentArticle253":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle254":"There are many cases where animal care products such as reeds, brushes and jackets are placed around the entrance. Using this space, it is better to put an air cleaner. Try not to bring in viruses, bacteria, mold, mites and pollen from outside.","contentArticle255":"Growing attention to pets","contentArticle256":"According to data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare *1, the number of dogs registered with local governments across the country in 2013 was 6.75 million. Not all dogs are registered, but the number is about 3.5 times higher than in 1960.","contentArticle257":"*1, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 'ANNUAL TRANSITIONS IN THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED AND PREVENTED DOGS, ETC. (FY 1960 \u2013 FY 2013)'","contentArticle258":"Changes in the number of registered dogs","contentArticle259":"Source:\nPrepared from 'ANNUAL TRANSITIONS IN THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED AND PREVENTED DOGS, ETC. (FY 1960 \u2013 FY 2013)' Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare\n *\nSince fiscal 1997, the figures have been calculated on an annual basis. In FY 2010, due to the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake, municipalities other than Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture and municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Soso Health and Welfare Office in Fukushima Prefecture are not included for the period from January to March in Rikuzentakata City and Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture.","contentArticle260":"According to the results of a survey conducted by Yano Research Institute, the total retail value of the pet-related market in fiscal 2013 was 1,428.8 billion yen.\nThe total market for pet-related products includes pet food, pet supplies, pet beauty parlors, pet care, pet insurance, pet hotels, and other services, and the market size is growing year by year. It is expected that the market will continue to expand in the future due to the aging of pets and the growing interest in the health maintenance and management of pets, as well as the growing demand for products and services related to them.","contentArticle261":"Source:\nPrepared from 'Pet Business Survey Results 2014' Yano Research Institute, Inc.\n * Retail value basis. Forecasts and forecasts are as of December 2014.","contentArticle262":"86% of cats and 81% of dogs are kept indoors","contentArticle263":"According to the Pet Food Association's 'Nationwide survey of dog and cat rearing in 2014' about 86% of cats are kept indoors (Indoor only, or indoor when not taking a walk or going out.), and about 81% of dogs are kept indoors. \nIn the past, many families kept dogs in outdoor huts, but in recent years, the rate of keeping dogs indoors has increased. The fact that people living in apartment houses are increasing in the city center means most pets can only be kept indoors are one of the most common reasons.","contentArticle264":"Pet-friendly condominiums surge in Japan","contentArticle265":"According to a survey by the Real Estate Economic Institute, 'Pet-Friendly condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area' in 1998, 1.1% of newly built condominiums sold in the Tokyo metropolitan area allowed pets, but in 2007 the percentage had risen to 86.2%. \nWith the rapid increase in the number of apartments where pets are allowed, more and more families are living in the same space as their pets.","contentArticle266":"Penetration rate of pet ownership in the Tokyo metropolitan area\n","contentArticle267":"Source:\n2007, Research Institute of Real Estate Economics","contentArticle268":"High interest in 'air quality' and 'smell'","contentArticle269":"When living with pets, how much awareness do residents have about 'air environment'? In 2013, Daikin conducted a survey of pet owners about their 'Concerns about indoor environment and air when people and pets live together'.","contentArticle270":"The question was, 'What are your concerns\/concerns about living with your pet?' and answers were as follows.\nNo.1 - Pet food and drink (27.3%)\nNo.2 - Pet disease (19.2%)\nNo.3 - The quality of the air in a room (shedding, cleanliness, etc.) (13.8%)\nNo.4 - Pet waste (10.8%)\nNo.5 - Pet odor (9.2%)\nNo.6 - Pet diet\/exercise (8.7%)\nThe interesting thing is that there is a high level of interest in the 'air quality' and 'smell' as well as issues related to pet health and daily life.","contentArticle271":"What are your concerns about living with your pet?","contentArticle272":"Dry air in the room","contentArticle273":"Humidity decreases when air is heated","contentArticle274":"Humidify during heating","contentArticle275":"Annual humidity changes and the driest period","contentArticle276":"Dry air in the room","contentArticle277":"Air conditioner is the most popular heating appliance during winter. \nIn a survey for air conditioner users 'Do you have any problems with the indoor environment in winter?', the No. 1 answer was 'Dry skin, throat, eyes, and hair (56%)'.","contentArticle278":"Reference","contentArticle279":"Announced on January 23 'Survey on Awareness and Actual Conditions of Humidity' Neo Marketing Co., Ltd.\/500 people (Nationwide, male and female, 20 to 69 years old)","contentArticle280":"Humidity decreases when it is heated","contentArticle281":"Air conditioning does not 'dry' because it reduces the amount of water in the air. It occurs because the humidity (relative humidity) decreases as the room temperature increases.\n The amount of water that air can contain (saturated water vapour content) depends on the temperature of the air: the higher the temperature, the more water it can contain.\n Air conditioner heating without humidifying function raises the temperature of the whole room by directly heating the air, so it does not generate steam. In other words, the moisture in the air does not increase, but only the temperature rises, which lowers the humidity (relative humidity) and causes drying. Also, if the warm air from the air conditioner directly hits your body, it may cause your skin, lips and hair to become dry. 'Drying' is the most common winter problem. We can see that this is largely due to the 'Dehumidifying' effect.","contentArticle282":"What is Relative Humidity","contentArticle283":"According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average humidity in Tokyo in January was 52%. Why does it feel dry when it looks like an ideal number?\n","contentArticle284":"As an example, consider air to be 'a room with a fixed number of seats'. \nIn this example, 15\u00baC can seat up to 4 people. If 2 seats are occupied, the relative humidity is the 'Percentage of total' of how many seats are occupied, so in this case the relative humidity is 50%.","contentArticle285":"As the temperature increases, there are 'more seats increase' and the humidity decreases. However, as the temperature decreases, there are 'fewer seats' and the humidity increases.\n It is easy to understand when you consider the difference in humidity between summer and winter, but if you lower the temperature, the amount of moisture that can exist in the air will be greatly reduced.","contentArticle286":"Even if the outdoor air humidity is 50% in winter, it feels dry because the amount of moisture in the air is small.","contentArticle287":"Humidify during heating","contentArticle288":"Comfortable temperature and humidity control","contentArticle289":"When you compare spring and autumn, the temperature doesn't change much, but spring feels warmer and autumn feels cooler. \nIn Japan, humidity is high from spring to summer and low from autumn to winter due to seasonal winds, and the air tends to dry. \nEven if the temperature is the same, it feels warm when the humidity is high, so the sensible temperature tends to rise more in spring than in autumn.","contentArticle290":"Even if the temperature is low, it is comfortable if the humidity is raised.","contentArticle291":"Heating while humidifying feels warmer, so it's more comfortable at a lower set temperature than heating without humidification.","contentArticle292":"Humidification also reduces moisture-sensitive viruses","contentArticle293":"Generally, it is said that the virus death rate increases when the humidity is over 40%.","contentArticle294":"Keep a room moist","contentArticle295":"Humidity control is important to prevent dryness caused by air conditioner heating. \nBy keeping comfortable humidity in the room, you can prevent dryness of the throat and skin.","contentArticle296":"Humidity control!","contentArticle297":"Hang laundry indoors","contentArticle298":"Install humidifiers and air purifiers with humidification functions","contentArticle299":"Use a humidified air conditioner","contentArticle300":"Annual humidity changes and the driest period","contentArticle301":"In October, the relative humidity will drop by more than 10%.","contentArticle302":"The driest air in a year is from December to February. Relative humidity drops to around 50% (The national average of annual relative humidity is 70%.). If the relative humidity is 50% even in winter, it looks like the ideal humidity is maintained, but this is the outdoor humidity. In winter, the temperature difference between outdoor and indoor is large because of heating, and the higher the temperature, the lower the humidity. Therefore, the humidity inside the room during winter becomes much lower than the figure on the graph, and it dries.","contentArticle303":"2015 year humidity (Tokyo)\n","contentArticle304":"Tokyo, Japan Meteorological Agency, 2015 (Monthly Value) Details (Temperature, vapor pressure, and humidity)","contentArticle305":"Source","contentArticle306":"Daikin Heart Service","contentArticle307":"Promptness","contentArticle308":"We set a target to deliver fast service and repairs, and to shorten customer wait time as much as possible.","contentArticle309":"Reliability","contentArticle310":"Our technician team will find the cause of the problem, and then determine guidelines to prevent the cause from occurring again. We define the performance indicator based on a recall, repeat, and repair ratio.","contentArticle311":"Kindness","contentArticle312":"We require every service department staff member to operate in a good manner, both physically and verbally, when providing services to customers. We train our team of technicians to understand and respect the customer point of view at all times, attentively listen to customers to understand their problems, and find a correct way to provide a service that satisfies customers","contentArticle313":"Service Policy","contentArticle314":"Respond to customer within one day.","contentArticle315":"Finish the repair in the first visit.","contentArticle316":"Close the job within three days.","contentArticle317":"Create customer satisfaction.","contentArticle318":"Warranty Conditions for Cleaning and Repair Air conditioner","contentArticle319":"Air Conditioner Cleaning","contentArticle320":"Each cleaning job is guaranteed for a period of 15 days from the cleaning date, including cleanliness, leaking, drippings, and loud noises resulting from assembling parts or other work related to cleaning.","contentArticle321":"Air Conditioner Repair","contentArticle322":"Guaranteed for a period of 90 days from the repair date, including replacement parts and labor fee within the scope of repair job.","contentArticle323":"Terms and conditions of Warranty divided by 2 types as following","contentArticle324":"Residential Air Conditioning Warranty","contentArticle325":"1. The Company will warrant component damages due only to component quality or production error for a period of one year from the installation date.\n \n2. The warranty does not include checking and cleaning services.\n \n3. In the event of machine failure, the Company will check and repair the machine free of charge within the first year of a warranty period, provided the user has properly used the air conditioner in accordance with the instructions in the user manual.\n \n4. All outdoor condensing unit PCBs for every model of Room Air R32 inverter and evaporators for every model of R32 air conditioners have three-year warranties, covering service fee, inspection fee, and repair and parts fee.\n \n5. All ROOM AIR and SKY AIR 8,500 \u2013 49,400 BTU compressors have a five-year warranty, not covering service fee, inspection fee, and repair and parts fee after the first one year.\n \n6. The Company will not warrant damages caused by an installation that is not performed by the Company or authorized dealers.\n \n7. The Company will not be responsible under the above conditions for the repair or replacement of any parts or equipment of the machine not performed by the Company or authorized dealers.\n \n8. The Company will not be responsible for damages during the warranty period caused by:\n \n8.1 Improper use. \n8.2 Correction or modification. \n8.3 Moving and transportation. \n8.4 Accidents or natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake, etc. \n8.5 Non-standard power usage. \n9. The Company does not have a return policy for the whole set of fan coils and\/or condensing units. \n10. If air conditioners are installed in a foreign country, the warranty will be terminated.\n \n11. If the warranty card is lost, has erasing, scratching, or correcting marks, or does not have sufficient detail, the buyer will be responsible for the costs incurred by services and repairs, even during the warranty period (warranty card will not reissued if lost).","contentArticle326":"Air Purifier Warranty","contentArticle327":"1. The Company will warrant component damages due only to component quality or production error for a period of one year from the purchase date.\n \n2. The warranty does not include checking and cleaning services.\n \n3. The warranty does not include consumables such as filters.\n \n4. In the event of machine failure, the Company will check and repair the machine free of charge within the one-year warranty period.\n \n5. The Company will not be responsible for the repair or replacement of any parts or equipment of the machine not performed by the Company or authorized dealers.\n \n6. The Company will not be responsible for damage during the warranty period caused by:\n \n6.1 Improper use. \n6.2 Correction or modification. \n6.3 Moving or transportation. \n6.4 Accidents or natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake, etc. \n6.5 Non-standard power usage. \n7. The Company does not have a return policy for air purifiers. \n \n8. If the warranty card is lost, has erasing, scratching, or correcting marks, or does not have sufficient detail, the buyer will be responsible for the costs incurred by services and repairs even during the warranty period (warranty card will not reissued if lost).\n \n9. The Company does not have a return policy for the whole set of fan coils and\/or condensing units.\n \n10. Daikin Cool Line 1271 Open daily from 07.00 \u2013 24.00\n"}
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Providing Safe, High Quality Products and Services","ethicsContentBodyContent1":"We shall make every effort to ensure the safety and quality of our products and services from the standpoint of our \ncustomers. Should a problem occur regarding safety, we shall immediately take appropriate action.","ethicsContentBodyHeader2":"2. Free Competition and Fair Trading","ethicsContentBodyContent2":"We shall observe all applicable laws and regulations relating to fair competition and fair trade of each country and region, including antimonopoly laws. Furthermore, we shall conduct fair sales and procurement activities based on proper corporate ethics and in accordance with sound business practices and social norms.","ethicsContentBodyHeader3":"3. Observing Trade Control Laws","ethicsContentBodyContent3":"We shall not participate in any transactions that may undermine the maintenance of global peace and security and world order. We shall always act in compliance with all applicable export- and import-related laws and regulations of each country and region, as well as the Daikin Group Security Trade Control Policy, which relates to foreign trade control.","ethicsContentBodyHeader4":"4. Respect and Protection of Intellectual Property Rights","ethicsContentBodyContent4":"Recognizing that intellectual property rights are important company assets, we shall strive to protect and maintain our intellectual property rights and effectively utilize them. Furthermore, we shall respect and make every effort not to infringe upon the intellectual property rights of other companies.","ethicsContentBodyHeader5":"5. Proper Management and Utilization of Information","ethicsContentBodyContent5":"We shall properly manage and effectively utilize the confidential information of our company, the confidential information obtained from other companies, and the personal information of our customers and employees and shall not obtain any information through improper means. We shall thoroughly execute IT security management for our computer systems and the data-resources saved on them.","ethicsContentBodyHeader6":"6. Prohibition of Insider Trading","ethicsContentBodyContent6":"To maintain the trust of the securities market, we shall not use non-public information about the Daikin Group or other companies to buy or sell stocks or other securities (insider trading).","ethicsContentBodyHeader7":"7. Timely and Appropriate Disclosure of Corporate Information","ethicsContentBodyContent7":"Aiming to be an \"open company\" with high transparency and earn the respect of society, we shall actively convey corporate information in a timely fashion not only to shareholders and investors but also to a wide spectrum of society, and engage in two-way communication.","ethicsContentBodyHeader8":"8. Preservation of the Global Environment","ethicsContentBodyContent8":"We shall observe all applicable environmental laws and regulations of each country and region and practice initiatives that preserve the global environment in all aspects of our business operations, including product development, manufacturing, sales, distribution, and services. Also, each and every one of us shall deepen our knowledge of environmental issues, reduce the environmental load in the workplace and at home, and strive toward biodiversity conservation.","ethicsContentBodyHeader9":"9. Ensuring the Safety of Operations","ethicsContentBodyContent9":"We shall take all possible precautions for safe operations and act with a mindset of \"Safety First\" to ensure the safety of the workplace and further gain the trust of people in the regions we serve.","ethicsContentBodyHeader10":"10. Respect for Human Rights and Diversity and Observance of Labor Laws","ethicsContentBodyContent10":"We shall respect the human rights of each and every employee and shall not engage in conduct that discriminates on the basis of nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, color of skin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Diversity in individual values is enthusiastically accepted, and we shall work to make the unique talents and abilities of each and every person the driving force of the organization. We shall also observe both the letter and spirit of all labor laws and regulations of each country and region, and under no circumstances shall we sanction the labor of underage employees, minors who do not meet the minimum legal age requirements (child labor), or labor performed under compulsion or against a person's will (forced labor).","ethicsContentBodyHeader11":"11. Protection of Company Assets","ethicsContentBodyContent11":"We shall properly manage the tangible and intangible assets of our company to protect and utilize effectively these assets.","ethicsContentBodyHeader12":"12. Proper Handling of Accounting Procedures","ethicsContentBodyContent12":"We shall comply with all accounting standards and tax laws of each country and region as well as internal company rules in properly performing accounting procedures.","ethicsContentBodyHeader13":"13. Practicing Moderation in Entertainment and Gift Exchanges","ethicsContentBodyContent13":"We shall exercise moderation and perform within the acceptable range of social norms and obey the laws and regulations of each country and region in regards to entertainment, the exchange of presents, and invitations relating to the development of our global business. In particular, we shall not entertain, provide gifts of monetary value to, or extend invitations to public officials in Japan or abroad that violate the applicable laws and regulations in each respective country and region.","ethicsContentBodyHeader14":"14. Maintaining a Firm Attitude against Anti-social Activities","ethicsContentBodyContent14":"We shall take a firm attitude against anti-social force or organization that threatens the safety and order of the citizens of society.","ethicsContentBodyHeader15":"15. Observing Each Category of Industry Law and Regulation","ethicsContentBodyContent15":"We shall accurately comprehend and observe all business laws and regulations of each country and region applicable to our business activities.","ethicsContentBodyHeader16":"16. Transparency Management","ethicsContentBodyContent16":"We shall have the transparency on our management to prevent improper relations with the customers or conflict of interest. By prescribing good governance via the Company\u2019s policies and spreading to all units, so all the projects are correct and eliminate corruption. We shall provide a strength of internal audit system for not open an opportunity for anyone to seek interests using the Company as a front.","ethicsContentBodyHeader17":"17. Relationship with Society","ethicsContentBodyContent17":"We aim to be a good corporate citizen that is trusted by society and we shall do our best to act with humility and modesty while at the same time having self-awareness and taking pride in our actions. Moreover, we shall participate in social contribution activities centered on environmental conservation, education support, and cooperation with the local community.","contentArticle1":"If there's any trouble, you can check cause of error by yourself","contentArticle2":"","contentArticle3":"Position","contentArticle4":"Please specify Error Code","contentArticle5":"Search","contentArticle6":"Self-Diagnosis by Remote Controller (SkyAir, VRV)","contentArticle7":"Possible causes","contentArticle8":"Air conditioner type","readMore":"Read more","contentArticle10":"Osaka Kinzoku Kogyosho Limited Partnership was founded by Mr. Akira Yamada in Osaka. Then, he established Osaka Kinzoku Kogyo Co., Ltd. later in 1934","contentArticle11":"The refrigerator was named Mifujirator","contentArticle12":"Production of packaged air conditioners began","contentArticle13":"Osaka Kinzoku Kogyo Co., Ltd. was renamed Daikin Kogyo Co., Ltd.","contentArticle14":"Dakin air-conditioners were firstly imported to Thailand by Siam Motors Co., Ltd. under Dr. Thaworn Phornprapha","contentArticle15":"Siam Daikin Co., Ltd. (SDC) was established as an air conditioning manufacturing and sales company","contentArticle16":"- Daikin\u2019s first VRV system was developed\n - Siam Daikin Co., Ltd. (SDC) was renamed as Siam Daikin Sales Co., Ltd. (SDS)","contentArticle17":"Daikin Industries (Thailand) Ltd.\nwas established in Thailand and began production of air conditioners in 1991","contentArticle18":"Room air conditioners employing the new R410A refrigerant were marked","contentArticle19":"- Ururu Sarara, the world\u2019s first room air conditioner capable of regulating humidity\nwith a humidifying system having no water supply was marked\n - Daikin became the industry\u2019s first","contentArticle20":"Daikin Compressor Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. was established","contentArticle21":"First time of Flash Streamer in Daikin Air-purifier which won 2005 Award of The Institute of Electrostatics Japan winner","contentArticle22":"Daikin became first in the air conditioning industry to be endorsed as ECO First Company\n","contentArticle23":"- Latest technology of VRT in RVR IV\n - First time in the world that Daikin adopted a new R32 for commercialized air conditioners","contentArticle24":"Urusara 7 with R32 was launched in Thailand","contentArticle25":"Daikin Solution Plaza Thailand was established as the first innovative air conditioner center in Thailand","contentArticle26":"Environment policy","contentArticle27":"Siam Daikin Sales Co., Ltd. realizes social responsibility about environment by using ISO 14001, managing system for environment, as a path of practice. By adhering to the principles and practices as follows:","contentArticle28":"1. Follow the laws and regulations about environment and determine to complete our environmental purpose.","contentArticle29":"2. Prevent and reduce environment effect from our activities both in of direct and indirect way.","contentArticle30":"3. Continuously develop and improve environmental managing system and reinforce good understanding all employees for environmental practicing and managing.\n","contentArticle31":"4. Realize about local communication along with customers and cooperate on environmental activities.","contentArticle32":"Quality policy","contentArticle33":"Siam Daikin Sales Co., Ltd. adheres to the regulations of ISO9001:2015 quality management. We do the best to pleasure our customers. Control outsources\u2019 quality belong to the company\u2019s standard. Continuously improve the effectiveness of quality management to satisfy customer\u2019s requirement as fast as possible by following these policies.","contentArticle34":"1. Determination \u2013 We provide quality products and spare parts in proper price with accurate and rapid delivery.","contentArticle35":"2. Service mind \u2013 We pay attention on customer in every dimension especially in selling and after-sales service.","contentArticle36":"3. Continuous \u2013 We continuously analyze overall achievement pursue to quality objective and evaluate customer\u2019s satisfaction to make a plan to develop quality management system.","contentArticle37":"Occupational Health and Safety Policy","contentArticle38":"Siam Daikin Sales Co., Ltd., the distributor and after sales service provider of \"DAIKIN\" Air conditioning system in Thailand, realizes the importance of occupational health and safety management system. Therefore, our company implements ISO 45001 as a base of our occupational health and safety management system, and we are committed to the following principles and practices:","contentArticle39":"1. Comply with occupational health and safety laws, legislations, other regulations of interested parties with regard to our business","contentArticle40":"2. Assess occupational health and safety risk and identify hazard of our activities and services for establishing the proactive preventive actions and controls","contentArticle41":"3. Prevent the accident and incident to reduce work-related injury, ill health and damage asset from accident","contentArticle42":"4. Continual improvement of working conditions for safety working conditions","contentArticle43":"5. Raise awareness on safety and support employees and contractors to participate and consultation to safety working conditions","contentArticle44":"You can get heatstroke even on a rainy day","contentArticle45":"The main cause of heatstroke is high humidity","contentArticle46":"Creating an environment that makes it easy to sleep is also a countermeasure against heatstroke at night.","contentArticle47":"You can get heatstroke even on a rainy day","contentArticle48":"According to data released by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, from August 1 to 17 in the summer of 2017, 14,444 heatstroke patients were transported to the hospital. Even though the highest temperature fell below 30\u2103 from August 10 to 12, 2,248 people were transported.","contentArticle49":"During summer of 2017, Japan experienced heavy rains, especially in central Tokyo. It rained for 17 consecutive days from August 1 to 17, making it 2nd longest record for the month of August since 1977.","contentArticle50":"The temperature was lower than usual, with the highest temperature falling below 30\u2103 for 10 days from August 1 to 17. Compared to 2016 when only one day was below 30\u2103 and the highest temperature exceeded 35\u2103 on most days, 2017 was considered a comfortable season. However, the average humidity was 85% which was the highest level in 89 years.","contentArticle51":"We would like to introduce the causes of heatstroke and the countermeasures.","contentArticle52":"The main cause of heatstroke is high humidity","contentArticle53":"It is a common misunderstanding that heatstroke occurs mostly in August during the hot summer. The fact is it occurs mostly in June when the rainy season starts or in July when the rainy season ends since the body is still not used to the sudden increase in heat. The \u201cHeat index (WBGT)\u201d provided by the Ministry of the Environment uses a numerical value to determine the risk of heatstroke with an index consisting of \u201cTemperature\u201c, \u201cHumidity\u201d and \u201cRadiant heat\u201c.","contentArticle54":"The ratio at the time of calculation for outdoor use is 70% Humidity, 20% Radiant heat, 10% Temperature while for indoor use it is 70% Humidity, 30% Radiant heat. Since Humidity accounts for 70% of the heat index both indoors and outdoors, the higher the humidity, the more careful you need to be about heatstroke.","contentArticle55":"Temperature and Humidity relation - Heatstroke cases from June to September of 2015","contentArticle56":"\u201cHeat index WBGT\u201d for heatstroke risk assessment\nOutdoor WBGT = 0.7 x wet-bulb temperature + 0.2 x black-bulb temperature + 0.1 x dry-bulb temperature\nIndoor WBGT = 0.7 x wet-bulb temperature + 0.3 x black-bulb temperature","contentArticle57":"Special attention is required for people older than 65. In 2017, 52,984 people were taken to hospital by ambulance due to heatstroke, and about half of them were aged 65 or older. As we age, the body\u2018s temperature sensors become less sensitive to heat and are unable to cool or regulate body temperature. Compared to younger people, most elderly people in the summer live in a hot and humid environment where the room temperature is about 2\u00baC higher and humidity is 5% higher.","contentArticle58":"Percentage of heatstroke patients by age","contentArticle59":"Heatstroke location in 2017","contentArticle60":"Set the temperature at 28 \u00baC and humidity between 50 - 60%.","contentArticle61":"The ideal way is to keep track of humidity via thermohygrometer. Be careful if you feel hot even if the temperature is 28 \u00baC; the alert level becomes higher if the humidity is more than 70%. Instead of just focusing on temperature, use air conditioners to control humidity between 50 to 60%.","contentArticle62":"Creating an environment that makes it easy to sleep is also a countermeasure against heatstroke at night.","contentArticle63":"If you want to use the air conditioner all night long when you go to bed, set the temperature above 28\u00baC and set the humidity between 50 to 60% in dehumidification mode. By lowering the humidity, only the sensible temperature is lowered without overcooling the body. This way, sweat immediately dries up as well which makes it easier to sleep.","contentArticle64":"If you don\u2018t want to sleep with the air conditioner on, use the timer function. The amount of sweat increases immediately after going to bed, but by cooling the room with a timer, the humidity is also controlled, and sweat can be dried which makes it easier to fall asleep. If \u201coff timer\u201d is set to 3 hours, you will enjoy a stable deep sleep without disturbance caused by temperature change.","contentArticle65":"In addition, when it is too hot to sleep on an extremely hot day or at 28\u00baC, it is important to protect your body from the risk of heatstroke by taking appropriate measures, such as lowering the temperature to a set temperature that does not make it too cold.","contentArticle66":"Wake up in the heat of a warm nights","contentArticle67":"Increased number of tropical nights","contentArticle68":"Even if you turn on the air conditioner on all night or use the timer, do you still have trouble sleeping or wake up in the middle of the night because of the heat?","contentArticle69":"During tropical nights, the possibility of having heatstroke is said to be high not only because of the outdoor temperature but also because the indoor temperature is high. The heat can also disturb sleep which affects the physical condition.","contentArticle70":"How to spend a comfortable tropical night \u2013 Humidity control","contentArticle71":"A comfortable room temperature and humidity are important for a peaceful tropical night.","contentArticle72":"How to sleep comfortably","contentArticle73":"Not only 'Temperature' but also 'Humidity' adjustment is an important key for comfort.\n Comfortable air conditioner tips for humidity control at tropical nights","contentArticle74":"1. For those who want to use the air conditioner all night \u2013 Use the dehumidification operation and set the temperature to 28 degrees or higher","contentArticle75":"Set the temperature above 28 \u00baC and reduce the humidity to 50 - 60% during dehumidification. By lowering the humidity, only the sensible temperature is lowered without overcooling the body. This way, sweat immediately dries up as well which makes it easier to sleep.","contentArticle76":"2. For those who do not want to leave the air conditioner on - Set your preferred temperature and set the timer to 3 hours","contentArticle77":"The amount of sweat increases immediately after going to bed. However, by cooling the room with a timer, the humidity is also controlled and sweat immediately dries up as well which makes it easier to sleep.\n If 'off timer' is set to 3 hours, 2 cycles of deep sleep* can be secured immediately after falling asleep without being disturbed by temperature changes. This allows a stable deep non-REM sleep in the first half of the sleep period.","contentArticle78":"* The average sleep cycle is said to be 90 minutes.","contentArticle79":"Enjoying the feeling of a good rest depends on how comfortable you feel when you wake up in the morning.\n If sweat from sleeping makes your body sticky and uncomfortable immediately after waking up, it is a good idea to set the 'on timer' on the air conditioner according to the time you wake up.","contentArticle80":"Use of air conditioners at tropical nights","contentArticle81":"1. 60% have trouble sleeping in summer heat. More than half cannot sleep comfortably during summer nights due to 'trouble falling asleep' and \u201cwakes up in the middle of the night' due to heat.","contentArticle82":"The answers to \u201cdo you have difficulties of sleeping when it\u2019s hot even though you\u2019re using air conditioners?\u201d were \u201cYes \u2013 17.1%\u201d and \u201csometimes \u2013 45.9%\u201d, so more than 60% of respondents indicating that they felt it was too hot to sleep. \nFurthermore, the answers to \u201csometimes I wake up in the middle of the night because of the heat\u201d were 'Yes - 14.2%' and 'sometimes - 47.0%', so nearly 60% of the respondents experienced having difficulty sleeping while waking up. \nIt became clear that there were many people who could not sleep in the bedroom on a summer night or wake up in the middle of the night so they could not sleep well. The fact that people do not feel the heat and sleep well while using their air conditioner suggests that they weren\u2019t able to use the air conditioner in a better way.","contentArticle83":"Do you experience difficulty sleeping when it\u2019s hot even though you\u2019re using air conditioners?","contentArticle84":"Hot and hard to fall asleep (%)","contentArticle85":"Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night because of the heat","contentArticle86":"Hot and wake up in the middle of the night (%)","contentArticle87":"2. \u201cI left it on all night. - 23.5%\u201d, \u201cI use timer - 53.1%\u201d, those who use the timer are almost 2 times more than those who leave it on all night!","contentArticle88":"The answers to \u201chow do you use air conditioners when you sleep in the summer?\u201d were \u201cI left it on all night. - 23.5%\u201d and \u201cI use timer - 53.1%\u201d which means using the timer is more common during summer.","contentArticle89":"3. No matter how you use the air conditioner, the result is still \u201cIt's hot and I can't sleep.\u201c","contentArticle90":"Furthermore, when we examined how many people experienced \u2018It\u2019s too hot to fall asleep.\u2018 with each type of air conditioner, we found that more than half experienced \u201cIt\u2019s hot and I can\u2018t sleep\u201d with all types of air conditioners. Majority of them use timers but the result says using timers does not lead to good sleep perfectly and seems additional arrangement is needed. For a pleasant summer night's sleep, it might be a good idea to review how you use your air conditioner.","contentArticle91":"How do you use the air conditioner when you sleep in summer?","contentArticle92":"Air conditioner usage (%)","contentArticle93":"Do the following things happen to you when you sleep at night during summer?","contentArticle94":"Hot and hard to fall asleep (%)","contentArticle95":"Hot and wake up in the middle of the night (%)","contentArticle97":"Depending on the model of the air conditioner, humidity 50 ~ 60% setting may not be available.\n","contentArticle98":"Humidity","contentArticle99":"Health effects","contentArticle100":"Smell of laundry","contentArticle101":"Dehumidification using air conditioners","contentArticle102":"Dehumidification using a dehumidifier","contentArticle103":"Tips for drying in the room\u0e2b","contentArticle104":"What is humidity?","contentArticle105":"Air conditioner dehumidification system","contentArticle106":"Air conditioner maintenance","contentArticle107":"Dehumidification mechanism of dehumidifiers","contentArticle108":"Dehumidifier maintenance","contentArticle109":"Mold removal in closet","contentArticle110":"Deodorize the room","contentArticle111":"Humidity","contentArticle112":"Rainy season is humid so you may feel hot and humid even when the temperature is low.","contentArticle113":"This is because the sensible temperature is determined not only by temperature but also by a total of 6 elements including humidity, air current, radiation, amount of clothing and activity quantity. The higher the humidity, the higher the sensible temperature.\u0e2b","contentArticle114":"Health effects","contentArticle115":"If the rainy season continues, the humidity will exceed 80%, and the environment will be suitable for molds and mites to increase.","contentArticle116":"Molds and mites cause allergies to humans, so the risk increases during the rainy season.","contentArticle117":"Smell of laundry","contentArticle118":"During the rainy season, many people hang their laundry indoors. But if you dry it in the room, it may cause an unpleasant smell.\n \nThe causes are 'protein stain' which is secreted from the body and adheres to clothes and cannot be removed by washing, and bacteria which proliferate in a half-dried state. It is assumed that unpleasant odors are generated by chemical decomposition of dirt itself, action by bacteria, and high temperature conditions during drying in the room. It is said that they are complex odors mixed with various ingredients.s\n","contentArticle119":"Dehumidification using air conditioners","contentArticle120":"How to use air conditioners during the rainy season","contentArticle121":"In midsummer when temperature is high, 'cooling operation' is appropriate, but in rainy season when humidity is high, 'dehumidification operation' is recommended.","contentArticle122":"Difference between 'cooling operation' and 'dehumidification operation'","contentArticle123":"The cooling operation and the dehumidifying operation have different roles. \nThe cooling operation is intended to reduce the temperature while the dehumidification operation is intended to reduce the humidity. There are two types of dehumidification operation : \n(1) Dehumidify by slightly lowering the temperature in a weaker cooling operation 'Low Cooling Dehumidification' \n(2) Return the air after lowering the temperature to a suitable temperature 'reheat dehumidification'.","contentArticle124":"Some Daikin air conditioners are equipped with a 'Hybrid Dehumidification' that helps prevent overcooling by constantly adjusting the air conditioner's capacity according to the amount of moisture in the room.","contentArticle125":"Comparison of cooling and dehumidification","contentArticle126":"Cooling","contentArticle127":"Low Cooling Dehumidification","contentArticle128":"Reheat Dehumidification","contentArticle129":"Hybrid Dehumidification","contentArticle130":"Purpose of the function","contentArticle131":"Remove humidity","contentArticle132":"Room temperature","contentArticle133":"\u2193 Fall to the lowest level\t","contentArticle134":"Drop a little\t","contentArticle135":"Doesn\u2019t go down that much *","contentArticle136":"Power Consumption\t","contentArticle137":"\u25ce Less than reheat dehumidification\t","contentArticle138":"\u25cb Similar to cooling\t","contentArticle139":"\u25b3 More than air-conditioning\t","contentArticle140":"\u25cb Similar to cooling\n","contentArticle141":"* Dehumidification operation with a decrease in room temperature of 2\u00baC or less (difference between suction temperature and outlet temperature) as determined by the Japan Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Association.","contentArticle142":"Dehumidification using a dehumidifier","contentArticle143":"How to use a dehumidifier","contentArticle144":"If the room temperature is about 25\u00baC, the humidity setting of the dehumidifier should be 40 - 60%. If air conditioner is used, the humidity setting may be a little higher because the air flow slightly lowers the sensible temperature.","contentArticle145":"If you are away from home during the day, dehumidifying while you are out is recommended. If the house is airtight, you can dehumidify the whole floor by opening the door of the room.","contentArticle146":"We recommend you to put a dehumidifier in a room on the north side where the temperature gets lower.","contentArticle147":"The room temperature of the room on the north side is lower compared to the south side where it is easy to get sunlight.","contentArticle148":"SIn a closed space, moisture tends to be uniform in all rooms, but the lower the temperature, the less moisture can be in the air, and the higher the relative humidity.","contentArticle149":"In a highly airtight house, you can dehumidify an entire floor by opening the door of each room and using a dehumidifier while you are away.","contentArticle150":"Tips for drying in the room","contentArticle151":"A lot of moisture is released from laundry, so when you dry it in your room, make an escape path for moisture.","contentArticle152":"Here's how to dry your laundry quickly","contentArticle153":"Dry laundry quickly with the combination of air and dehumidification.","contentArticle154":"The most important thing is #3 dehumidification. If the room is dry enough without wind, water evaporates quickly.\n \nAlso, the higher the temperature, the easier it is to dry, so it is better to dry it in the room on the south side where it is easy to get sunlight.","contentArticle155":"If you dry it quickly, it won't smell. If you dehumidify, bacteria will decrease.","contentArticle156":"Comparison of bacterial presence in laundry with and without dehumidification","contentArticle157":"Test condition","contentArticle158":"Gauze (About 5 cm x 5 cm, folded into 12 pieces.) was dripped with 1 ml of the test organism solution, dried under each condition, collected over time, washed out, and cultured on agar medium. \nThe number of viable bacteria was determined by measuring the number of colonies.\n \nDaikin Study","contentArticle159":"What is humidity?","contentArticle160":"The air contains moisture. This is the origin of humidity.","contentArticle161":"The amount of water that air can contain called saturated water vapour content depends on the temperature of the air: warmer air can contain more water.","contentArticle162":"\u0e23\u0e30\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e25\u0e14\u0e04\u0e27\u0e32\u0e21\u0e0a\u0e37\u0e49\u0e19\u0e40\u0e04\u0e23\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e07\u0e1b\u0e23\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e2d\u0e32\u0e01\u0e32\u0e28","contentArticle163":"In the air conditioner, there are many layers of aluminum fins called heat exchangers. \nDuring cooling operation, chlorofluorocarbon gas, compressed by a compressor, flows through the copper tube and cools the aluminum fins.\n Air gets cooled as it flows through the fins.","contentArticle164":"When the aluminum fin is cooled, the surrounding air cools down, reducing the amount of water that can be contained, and the moisture that the air cannot hold accumulates.\n The moisture condenses on the fins and is discharged outside through the drain hose, so the amount of moisture in the room decreases and air is dehumidified.","contentArticle165":"Air conditioner maintenance","contentArticle166":"Water droplets are generated in the indoor unit during cooling operation. \nDuring operation, the air conditioner is cold so there is no need to worry about the growth of mold. However, when it stops, the temperature inside will rise which makes the environment favorable for mold due to the temperature and humidity. \nTherefore, this moisture must be released after the air conditioner stops.\n \nSpecifically, it is effective to blow air for 1-2 hours with a timer after stopping the air conditioner. Recently, there are more and more air conditioners that automatically blow air after the operation ends.","contentArticle167":"However, the humidity will be released in the room, so it's better to turn on the ventilation fan. \nMold grows with dust as a source of nutrition, so it is important to prevent dust from accumulating in the air conditioner. Clean the air filter frequently to reduce the amount of dust inside the air conditioner. Recently, there are air conditioners that automatically clean the dust in the filter, so it is convenient to choose such products.","contentArticle168":"Let\u2018s dry the indoor unit after using the air conditioner.","contentArticle169":"Dehumidification mechanism of dehumidifier","contentArticle170":"Dehumidifiers can be classified into two types: 'compressor type' and 'desiccant type'.","contentArticle171":"Compressor type","contentArticle172":"A dehumidification system that uses a compressor, which is also used in air conditioners. A compressor is used to change the temperature of the refrigerant so that moisture in the air drawn in and condenses in the cooled heat exchanger. It reduces humidity by removing moisture and releasing dry air into the room.","contentArticle173":"It has a feature that the higher the dehumidification performance is, the less power consumption during high temperature and humidity such as the rainy season.","contentArticle174":"Desiccant type","contentArticle175":"A dehumidification system in which moisture in the air is absorbed by a moisture absorbent called desiccant. The absorbed moisture is evaporated by a heater, and the evaporated moisture is condensed in a cooled heat exchanger. It reduces humidity by removing moisture and releasing dry air into the room. Because it uses a heater, it consumes a lot of power, and the room temperature tends to rise, so it is not suitable for summer use. Recently, hybrid dehumidifiers that combine compressor type and desiccant type are also sold.","contentArticle176":"Comparison of compressor type and desiccant type","contentArticle177":"Compressor type\t","contentArticle178":"Desiccant Type\t","contentArticle179":"Hybrid Type","contentArticle180":"Room Temperature\t","contentArticle181":"\u2192 Doesn\u2019t rise so much (2 - 4\u00baC)\t","contentArticle182":"\u2191 Rises (3 - 8 \u00baC)\t","contentArticle183":"Barely rises","contentArticle184":"Power consumption\t","contentArticle185":"Dehumidification characteristics\t","contentArticle186":"\u30fbHigh dehumidification ability in rainy season with high temperature and humidity \u30fbDehumidifying capacity in winter becomes low\t","contentArticle187":"The dehumidifying capacity in winter is stable","contentArticle188":"The dehumidifying capacity in winter is stable","contentArticle189":"Dehumidifier Maintenance","contentArticle190":"Drain the water accumulated in the tank as soon as possible. Wipe and dry it immediately to prevent mold and bacteria from growing.\n Similar to air conditioners, compressor-type dehumidifiers generate water droplets inside the dehumidifier during dehumidification operations. This must be drained after operation is stopped.\n \nIt is effective to operate air blowing for about an hour after stopping. Recently, the number of dehumidifiers that automatically blow air after operation is increasing.","contentArticle191":"Mold removal in closet","contentArticle192":"The closet during the rainy season has a lot of moisture in the futon, so if you leave it as it is, your futon will get moldy, smelly, or even cause sickness.\n Moisture absorbed by the futon can be air-dried as shown in the figure below.","contentArticle193":"The most important thing is (3) dehumidification. If the room is dry, you can expect a great effect just by dehumidifying.\n \nHowever, it takes 2 to 3 days to remove the moisture from the futon. Therefore, if you place importance on speed, the most effective way is to dehumidify with direct airflow.\n \nLet's dehumidify the room with a dehumidifier or an air conditioner and direct dehumidifying air to the closet with a fan.\n \nIf you use a dehumidifier, the room temperature rises a little, so it is recommended to use an air conditioner while you are in the room.","contentArticle194":"Deodorize the room","contentArticle195":"The smelliest time of the year is the humid rainy season.","contentArticle196":"As a result of research, we found that about 80% of the respondents had some dissatisfaction with the smell, especially from the rainy season to summer.","contentArticle197":"House odor","contentArticle198":"The smell of the house is generated from the kitchen and permeates the wall.","contentArticle199":"The main source of household odors is cooking odors in the kitchen.\n \nOdors that could not be removed by the ventilation fan will move to the living room and stick to the wall or sofa.","contentArticle200":"On humid days, the odor is released from the wall due to moisture.","contentArticle201":"The molecules of the odor adsorbed on the wall are about the same size as water vapor, so they are pushed out by the water vapor permeating the wall and released into the room on humid days. This is the cause of the bad smell of the rainy season.","contentArticle202":"Odor from the wall can be removed with moisture.","contentArticle203":"This principle can be used to remove odors from walls. If you humidify the room to about 60%, the odor will be released from the wall, so you can remove the odor by dehumidification and ventilation. \nOdor and humidity are compatible so dehumidification can remove both moisture and odor. During the rainy season, the indoor humidity is high so dehumidifying alone is effective.\n","contentArticle204":"Odor absorbed by the wall","contentArticle205":"Physical adsorption of odor molecules","contentArticle206":"The amount of physisorption depends on pressure and temperature.","contentArticle207":"Use moisture to remove odors from walls","contentArticle208":"Physical adsorption force << affinity with water","contentArticle209":"When humidity increases in the room, a force acts to make the concentration in the space and solid the same, and odor molecules are eliminated.","contentArticle210":"Removes odor along with moisture","contentArticle211":"Dehumidification","contentArticle212":"Floating odor can be removed together with water molecules.","contentArticle213":"If you remove water vapor, the smell will also be removed.","contentArticle214":"The rainy season is a chance to deodorize the walls. Depending on the weather, let's use ventilation, dehumidifiers, and air conditioner dehumidification to get rid of moisture together with odor.","contentArticle215":"Lower the temperature\t","contentArticle216":"How to control the comfortable room temperature for pets","contentArticle217":"Pet shedding","contentArticle218":"Smell of pets","contentArticle219":"Viruses, molds, ticks and pollen","contentArticle220":"Measures to control room temperature","contentArticle221":"Measures against pet shedding","contentArticle222":"Pet odor control law","contentArticle223":"Measures against viruses, molds, mites and pollen","contentArticle224":"Growing concern for pets","contentArticle225":"High interest in 'air quality' and 'smell'","contentArticle226":"How to control the comfortable room temperature for pets","contentArticle227":"84% of owners say 'I do not know the right temperature for pets'\n","contentArticle228":"Many pet owners don't know what the optimal temperature is for their pets to live comfortably, so they have trouble keeping the room temperature.\nWhen the owners were asked, 'Do you know the proper temperature for a pet to live indoors?' 84.3% responded, 'I don't know.'. \nSurprisingly, there was no correlation with the years of keeping pets. Many people may be aware that 'Pets are ok if people are comfortable' and 'It can be kept outside, so it should be more comfortable inside.'. \nIn addition, 50% of those who answered 'I know the right temperature' answered '25\u00baC or lower is suitable temperature in summer,' indicating a tendency to accept a slightly lower temperature.","contentArticle229":"Do you know the proper temperature for a pet to live indoors","contentArticle230":"More than 80% said they did not know the appropriate temperature.\n This indicates the lack of interest for indoor temperature.","contentArticle231":"Do you know the appropriate temperature for pets to live indoors in summer? \nWhat temperature do you think is suitable for pets to live indoors in summer?","contentArticle232":"Pet Shedding","contentArticle233":"The most popular response was 'care about pet hair'","contentArticle234":"When asked about their concerns about the indoor air quality in which they live with their pets, the No. 1 answer was \u201cpet hair\u201d (67.7%). \u201cI have pet hair on the blanket\u201d, \u201chair is thin and blows around\u201c, \u201close hair on clothes\u201c, etc., the hair itself is easy to see visually, and there are many opportunities to be conscious of its existence, so it seems to be a concern.","contentArticle235":"Concerns about indoor air in pets","contentArticle236":"Smell of pets","contentArticle237":"There seem to be many people who are troubled by the smell of pets themselves or the smell of pet waste. Some owners use deodorants and air fresheners to make improvements, but their complaints are not resolved. Some owners have given up, saying, 'I can't help it' or 'do nothing in particular'.","contentArticle238":"Viruses, molds, ticks and pollen","contentArticle239":"Many people are also interested in air issues related to pet health, such as viruses, molds, ticks, and pollen.","contentArticle240":"Measures to control room temperature","contentArticle241":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle242":"In the middle of summer when the temperature is high, both temperature and humidity can be lowered by cooling with air conditioner. When the 'Humidity' is high, such as during the rainy season, it is recommended to operate the thermostat in an air-conditioned room or a dehumidified room without becoming too cold.","contentArticle243":"If you use a dehumidifier, it is recommended for a room on the north side where the temperature gets lower. The room temperature of the room on the north side is lower than that of the room on the south side where it is easy to get sunlight. Because moisture tends to be uniform in all rooms, the lower the temperature in the north room, the less moisture can be in the air and the higher the relative humidity.","contentArticle244":"On the other hand, it is easy to dry in winter. For rooms where heating is used to increase the temperature by heating, the relative humidity becomes lower so let's use a humidified air cleaner. Also, Daikin's air conditioner 'Ururusarara' is recommended because it can humidify without the need for water when heating.","contentArticle245":"Measures against pet shedding","contentArticle246":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle247":"If you are using an air conditioner, you can install an air purifier on the opposite side of the room where the air conditioner is installed to create airflow throughout the room and efficiently collect the accumulated hair.","contentArticle248":"If your pet's hair accumulates in the filter of the air cleaner, it will be inefficient to operate it. Aside from cleaning the floor with the vacuum cleaner, you should also clean the filter at least once every two weeks.","contentArticle249":"Pet odor control law","contentArticle250":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle251":"The molecules of the odor adsorbed on the wall are about the same size as water vapor, so they are pushed out by the water vapor permeating the wall and released into the room on humid days. This was the cause of the bad smell of the rainy season.\n \nSUsing this principle, if you dehumidify properly when the humidity is high, you can remove even the odor that has penetrated the wall. The rainy season is a chance to deodorize the walls. Depending on the weather, let's use ventilation, dehumidifiers, and air conditioner dehumidification to get rid of moisture together with odor.","contentArticle252":"Measures against viruses, molds, mites and pollen","contentArticle253":"Advice from Daikin","contentArticle254":"There are many cases where animal care products such as reeds, brushes and jackets are placed around the entrance. Using this space, it is better to put an air cleaner. Try not to bring in viruses, bacteria, mold, mites and pollen from outside.","contentArticle255":"Growing attention to pets","contentArticle256":"According to data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare *1, the number of dogs registered with local governments across the country in 2013 was 6.75 million. Not all dogs are registered, but the number is about 3.5 times higher than in 1960.","contentArticle257":"*1, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare 'ANNUAL TRANSITIONS IN THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED AND PREVENTED DOGS, ETC. (FY 1960 \u2013 FY 2013)'","contentArticle258":"Changes in the number of registered dogs","contentArticle259":"Source:\nPrepared from 'ANNUAL TRANSITIONS IN THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED AND PREVENTED DOGS, ETC. (FY 1960 \u2013 FY 2013)' Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare\n *\nSince fiscal 1997, the figures have been calculated on an annual basis. In FY 2010, due to the impact of the Great East Japan Earthquake, municipalities other than Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture and municipalities under the jurisdiction of the Soso Health and Welfare Office in Fukushima Prefecture are not included for the period from January to March in Rikuzentakata City and Otsuchi Town, Iwate Prefecture.","contentArticle260":"According to the results of a survey conducted by Yano Research Institute, the total retail value of the pet-related market in fiscal 2013 was 1,428.8 billion yen.\nThe total market for pet-related products includes pet food, pet supplies, pet beauty parlors, pet care, pet insurance, pet hotels, and other services, and the market size is growing year by year. It is expected that the market will continue to expand in the future due to the aging of pets and the growing interest in the health maintenance and management of pets, as well as the growing demand for products and services related to them.","contentArticle261":"Source:\nPrepared from 'Pet Business Survey Results 2014' Yano Research Institute, Inc.\n * Retail value basis. Forecasts and forecasts are as of December 2014.","contentArticle262":"86% of cats and 81% of dogs are kept indoors","contentArticle263":"According to the Pet Food Association's 'Nationwide survey of dog and cat rearing in 2014' about 86% of cats are kept indoors (Indoor only, or indoor when not taking a walk or going out.), and about 81% of dogs are kept indoors. \nIn the past, many families kept dogs in outdoor huts, but in recent years, the rate of keeping dogs indoors has increased. The fact that people living in apartment houses are increasing in the city center means most pets can only be kept indoors are one of the most common reasons.","contentArticle264":"Pet-friendly condominiums surge in Japan","contentArticle265":"According to a survey by the Real Estate Economic Institute, 'Pet-Friendly condominiums in the Tokyo metropolitan area' in 1998, 1.1% of newly built condominiums sold in the Tokyo metropolitan area allowed pets, but in 2007 the percentage had risen to 86.2%. \nWith the rapid increase in the number of apartments where pets are allowed, more and more families are living in the same space as their pets.","contentArticle266":"Penetration rate of pet ownership in the Tokyo metropolitan area\n","contentArticle267":"Source:\n2007, Research Institute of Real Estate Economics","contentArticle268":"High interest in 'air quality' and 'smell'","contentArticle269":"When living with pets, how much awareness do residents have about 'air environment'? In 2013, Daikin conducted a survey of pet owners about their 'Concerns about indoor environment and air when people and pets live together'.","contentArticle270":"The question was, 'What are your concerns\/concerns about living with your pet?' and answers were as follows.\nNo.1 - Pet food and drink (27.3%)\nNo.2 - Pet disease (19.2%)\nNo.3 - The quality of the air in a room (shedding, cleanliness, etc.) (13.8%)\nNo.4 - Pet waste (10.8%)\nNo.5 - Pet odor (9.2%)\nNo.6 - Pet diet\/exercise (8.7%)\nThe interesting thing is that there is a high level of interest in the 'air quality' and 'smell' as well as issues related to pet health and daily life.","contentArticle271":"What are your concerns about living with your pet?","contentArticle272":"Dry air in the room","contentArticle273":"Humidity decreases when air is heated","contentArticle274":"Humidify during heating","contentArticle275":"Annual humidity changes and the driest period","contentArticle276":"Dry air in the room","contentArticle277":"Air conditioner is the most popular heating appliance during winter. \nIn a survey for air conditioner users 'Do you have any problems with the indoor environment in winter?', the No. 1 answer was 'Dry skin, throat, eyes, and hair (56%)'.","contentArticle278":"Reference","contentArticle279":"Announced on January 23 'Survey on Awareness and Actual Conditions of Humidity' Neo Marketing Co., Ltd.\/500 people (Nationwide, male and female, 20 to 69 years old)","contentArticle280":"Humidity decreases when it is heated","contentArticle281":"Air conditioning does not 'dry' because it reduces the amount of water in the air. It occurs because the humidity (relative humidity) decreases as the room temperature increases.\n The amount of water that air can contain (saturated water vapour content) depends on the temperature of the air: the higher the temperature, the more water it can contain.\n Air conditioner heating without humidifying function raises the temperature of the whole room by directly heating the air, so it does not generate steam. In other words, the moisture in the air does not increase, but only the temperature rises, which lowers the humidity (relative humidity) and causes drying. Also, if the warm air from the air conditioner directly hits your body, it may cause your skin, lips and hair to become dry. 'Drying' is the most common winter problem. We can see that this is largely due to the 'Dehumidifying' effect.","contentArticle282":"What is Relative Humidity","contentArticle283":"According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average humidity in Tokyo in January was 52%. Why does it feel dry when it looks like an ideal number?\n","contentArticle284":"As an example, consider air to be 'a room with a fixed number of seats'. \nIn this example, 15\u00baC can seat up to 4 people. If 2 seats are occupied, the relative humidity is the 'Percentage of total' of how many seats are occupied, so in this case the relative humidity is 50%.","contentArticle285":"As the temperature increases, there are 'more seats increase' and the humidity decreases. However, as the temperature decreases, there are 'fewer seats' and the humidity increases.\n It is easy to understand when you consider the difference in humidity between summer and winter, but if you lower the temperature, the amount of moisture that can exist in the air will be greatly reduced.","contentArticle286":"Even if the outdoor air humidity is 50% in winter, it feels dry because the amount of moisture in the air is small.","contentArticle287":"Humidify during heating","contentArticle288":"Comfortable temperature and humidity control","contentArticle289":"When you compare spring and autumn, the temperature doesn't change much, but spring feels warmer and autumn feels cooler. \nIn Japan, humidity is high from spring to summer and low from autumn to winter due to seasonal winds, and the air tends to dry. \nEven if the temperature is the same, it feels warm when the humidity is high, so the sensible temperature tends to rise more in spring than in autumn.","contentArticle290":"Even if the temperature is low, it is comfortable if the humidity is raised.","contentArticle291":"Heating while humidifying feels warmer, so it's more comfortable at a lower set temperature than heating without humidification.","contentArticle292":"Humidification also reduces moisture-sensitive viruses","contentArticle293":"Generally, it is said that the virus death rate increases when the humidity is over 40%.","contentArticle294":"Keep a room moist","contentArticle295":"Humidity control is important to prevent dryness caused by air conditioner heating. \nBy keeping comfortable humidity in the room, you can prevent dryness of the throat and skin.","contentArticle296":"Humidity control!","contentArticle297":"Hang laundry indoors","contentArticle298":"Install humidifiers and air purifiers with humidification functions","contentArticle299":"Use a humidified air conditioner","contentArticle300":"Annual humidity changes and the driest period","contentArticle301":"In October, the relative humidity will drop by more than 10%.","contentArticle302":"The driest air in a year is from December to February. Relative humidity drops to around 50% (The national average of annual relative humidity is 70%.). If the relative humidity is 50% even in winter, it looks like the ideal humidity is maintained, but this is the outdoor humidity. In winter, the temperature difference between outdoor and indoor is large because of heating, and the higher the temperature, the lower the humidity. Therefore, the humidity inside the room during winter becomes much lower than the figure on the graph, and it dries.","contentArticle303":"2015 year humidity (Tokyo)\n","contentArticle304":"Tokyo, Japan Meteorological Agency, 2015 (Monthly Value) Details (Temperature, vapor pressure, and humidity)","contentArticle305":"Source","contentArticle306":"Daikin Heart Service","contentArticle307":"Promptness","contentArticle308":"We set a target to deliver fast service and repairs, and to shorten customer wait time as much as possible.","contentArticle309":"Reliability","contentArticle310":"Our technician team will find the cause of the problem, and then determine guidelines to prevent the cause from occurring again. We define the performance indicator based on a recall, repeat, and repair ratio.","contentArticle311":"Kindness","contentArticle312":"We require every service department staff member to operate in a good manner, both physically and verbally, when providing services to customers. We train our team of technicians to understand and respect the customer point of view at all times, attentively listen to customers to understand their problems, and find a correct way to provide a service that satisfies customers","contentArticle313":"Service Policy","contentArticle314":"Respond to customer within one day.","contentArticle315":"Finish the repair in the first visit.","contentArticle316":"Close the job within three days.","contentArticle317":"Create customer satisfaction.","contentArticle318":"Warranty Conditions for Cleaning and Repair Air conditioner","contentArticle319":"Air Conditioner Cleaning","contentArticle320":"Each cleaning job is guaranteed for a period of 15 days from the cleaning date, including cleanliness, leaking, drippings, and loud noises resulting from assembling parts or other work related to cleaning.","contentArticle321":"Air Conditioner Repair","contentArticle322":"Guaranteed for a period of 90 days from the repair date, including replacement parts and labor fee within the scope of repair job.","contentArticle323":"Terms and conditions of Warranty divided by 2 types as following","contentArticle324":"Residential Air Conditioning Warranty","contentArticle325":"1. The Company will warrant component damages due only to component quality or production error for a period of one year from the installation date.\n \n2. The warranty does not include checking and cleaning services.\n \n3. In the event of machine failure, the Company will check and repair the machine free of charge within the first year of a warranty period, provided the user has properly used the air conditioner in accordance with the instructions in the user manual.\n \n4. All outdoor condensing unit PCBs for every model of Room Air R32 inverter and evaporators for every model of R32 air conditioners have three-year warranties, covering service fee, inspection fee, and repair and parts fee.\n \n5. All ROOM AIR and SKY AIR 8,500 \u2013 49,400 BTU compressors have a five-year warranty, not covering service fee, inspection fee, and repair and parts fee after the first one year.\n \n6. The Company will not warrant damages caused by an installation that is not performed by the Company or authorized dealers.\n \n7. The Company will not be responsible under the above conditions for the repair or replacement of any parts or equipment of the machine not performed by the Company or authorized dealers.\n \n8. The Company will not be responsible for damages during the warranty period caused by:\n \n8.1 Improper use. \n8.2 Correction or modification. \n8.3 Moving and transportation. \n8.4 Accidents or natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake, etc. \n8.5 Non-standard power usage. \n9. The Company does not have a return policy for the whole set of fan coils and\/or condensing units. \n10. If air conditioners are installed in a foreign country, the warranty will be terminated.\n \n11. If the warranty card is lost, has erasing, scratching, or correcting marks, or does not have sufficient detail, the buyer will be responsible for the costs incurred by services and repairs, even during the warranty period (warranty card will not reissued if lost).","contentArticle326":"Air Purifier Warranty","contentArticle327":"1. The Company will warrant component damages due only to component quality or production error for a period of one year from the purchase date.\n \n2. The warranty does not include checking and cleaning services.\n \n3. The warranty does not include consumables such as filters.\n \n4. In the event of machine failure, the Company will check and repair the machine free of charge within the one-year warranty period.\n \n5. The Company will not be responsible for the repair or replacement of any parts or equipment of the machine not performed by the Company or authorized dealers.\n \n6. The Company will not be responsible for damage during the warranty period caused by:\n \n6.1 Improper use. \n6.2 Correction or modification. \n6.3 Moving or transportation. \n6.4 Accidents or natural disasters such as flood, fire, earthquake, etc. \n6.5 Non-standard power usage. \n7. The Company does not have a return policy for air purifiers. \n \n8. If the warranty card is lost, has erasing, scratching, or correcting marks, or does not have sufficient detail, the buyer will be responsible for the costs incurred by services and repairs even during the warranty period (warranty card will not reissued if lost).\n \n9. The Company does not have a return policy for the whole set of fan coils and\/or condensing units.\n \n10. Daikin Cool Line 1271 Open daily from 07.00 \u2013 24.00\n"}
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