Air Conditioning Appreciation Day

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 22, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Mar 13, 2022
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Air Conditioning Appreciation Day is celebrated for 44 days.

Where is Air Conditioning Appreciation Day celebrated?

This holiday is celebrated all around the world to show gratitude for the invention of the air conditioning system.

Who is Air Conditioning Appreciation Day celebrated by?

People who work in air cooling organizations, engineers, managers, scientists, people who have air conditioning systems in their homes, and more celebrate the day to show their greatness for the cool air they get through air conditioning.

When did Air Conditioning Appreciation Day first start?

It's not known when this holiday started, but the modern air conditioning was invented in 1901. People have been enjoying cool air in the summer since its invention. That's why someone created the holiday to be celebrated for 44 days straight from July 3 to August 15 every year.

Who started Air Conditioning Appreciation Day?

It's not known who created this holiday, but it's quite natural that someone did. Air conditioning systems today don't only give us cool air, many more inventions have been made and been added to it, like equipment that can control humidity, air filters, thermostat and ventilation options, and more.

The comfort we have been getting from such air cooling systems deserves appreciation.

History And Timeline

It's not known when or who started Air Conditioning Appreciation Day, but air conditioning was invented in 1901. Let's see modifications and inventions that were made in the history of air conditioning.

The First Air Conditioning

Buildings in ancient Egypt used a wide variety of passive techniques for air-conditioning.

3100 B.C.

Chilling Ice Below Freezing Point

Giambattista della Porta, an Italian scholar described a method in his popular science book 'Natural Magic' where ice could be chilled far below its freezing point by mixing it with potassium nitrate.

1558

Turning Summer Into Winter

Cornelis Drebbel, a Dutch engineer, discussed 'turning summer into winter' by chilling part of Westminster Abbey's Great Hall with an apparatus of vats and troughs.

1620

First Modern Air Conditioner

Willis H. Carrier, an American inventor, built the first-ever modern electrical unit of air conditioning.

1901

Air Conditioners Used Worldwide

As of 2018, around 1.6 billion units of air conditioners were installed. This accounted for about 20% of total energy usage in buildings worldwide.

2018

Traditions And Customs

People observe the day by saying thanks to people who design, manufacture, and sell air conditioning. They post on social media about the features and benefits of air conditioning and how the cool, clean air, and if needed, hot air make their life comfortable.

Ways To Celebrate Air Conditioning Appreciation Day

This holiday goes on for 44 straight days starting from July 3 to August 15 every year. You can give your air conditioning a little break during these days.

Remember to take a look at it regularly for proper regular maintenance. You will only stay comfortable if the air conditioning is working properly. Give thanks, post on social media, or send a card to the people who make, repair, keep the air conditioning working well; people who sell them, and who design them.

Facts And Stats

  • According to reports around 5.6 billion units of air conditioners will be installed worldwide by the year 2050, a crucial thing to know on this day.
  • Hydrochlorofluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons of refrigerants that were being used in air conditioning systems caused tears in our ozone layers. However, most of the refrigerants of air conditioning systems today use hydrofluoroolefins that have zero ozone damage potential and very low global warming potential.
  • Air Conditioning Appreciation Day shares the national holiday with National Eat Beans Day, National Chocolate Wafer Day, First Day Of NAIDOC Week, National Stay Out Of The Sun Day, National Fried Clam Day, National Compliment Your Mirror Day, International Plastic Bag Free Day, Disobedience Day, and more.

What is the significance of Air Conditioning Appreciation Day?

The holiday is observed to appreciate the invention of the air conditioner.

What are the positive effects of air conditioning?

Air conditioning makes the air quality of your home better which in turn can keep you healthy.

Are air conditioners more efficient than 10 years ago?

Yes, better features have been added to air conditioners over the years that have made them more efficient.

What is the best month to buy an air conditioner?

The best months to buy an air conditioner are the winter months.

Is this day bad for the environment?

Excessive use of air conditioning can be bad for the environment.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Friday, July 03, 2020
  • Saturday, July 03, 2021
  • Sunday, July 03, 2022
  • Monday, July 03, 2023
  • Wednesday, July 03, 2024

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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