Because we at Xaviera Guest House    care about our guests and their health, AND to avoid load shedding that leaves us all in the dark, we have these usage requests:

 AC and HEALTH

The reason why you should not turn on your AC unit for the whole night:

When you are sleeping, your body temperature falls drastically.

It is advisable not to setup the temperature of your air-conditioning unit too low. When your body temperature is low, you may lose some functions of your immune system.

1. Night time AC Use:

The AC units provided in each room is reserved for use mainly during the day when the temperature is at its highest. If your AC unit has a sleep-mode function, switching to this mode will automatically lower the output on a timer.  Alternatively, if your room is at the desired temperature, please switch off the AC.

The World Health Organization’s standard for comfortable warmth is 18 °C for normal, healthy adults who are appropriately dressed.

For those with respiratory problems or allergies, they recommend no less than 16 °C and for the sick, disabled, very old or very young, a minimum and maximum of 20 °C

2. Close Windows and curtains:

If the AC unit is running, all doors and windows (including the bathroom) must be closed in order to keep the cool or warm air in. It makes a  huge difference to how much outdoor heat the AC competes against in order to keep you cool.

1. Exiting the room:

Switch off the AC when leaving the room. If all windows and doors are closed, the cool air will keep the indoor temperature down for a considerable time.  If you are leaving a warm room, drink a glass of water  to reduce body temperature and to prevent you from catching a cold.

4. Lights:

Switch off outside lights before going to sleep at night to reduce electricity Usage and out of consideration for neighbouring guests.

 Remember to  switch off all lights during day time and / or when leaving the rooms.

This will also help reduce indoor heat.

PLEASE BE CONSIDERED AND SWICH OFF ALL A/C BETWEEN 7:00 AND 8:00 IN THE MORNING; AND BETWEEN 20:00 AND 21:00 AT NIGHT, DUE TO HIGH USAGE TO PROVENT THE BREAKER TO TRIP.  All A/C HAS TIMERS IF COLD AIR IS NEEDED AT NIGHT