Why is not it a good idea to lower the temperature set point

Why is not it a good idea to lower the temperature set point in the winter below the ASHRAE recommendation?

What are some of the problems associated with insufficient ventilation?

Solution

>>ASHRAE develops standards for both its members and others professionally concerned with refrigeration processes and the design and maintenance of indoor environments.

ASHRAE writes standards for the purpose of establishing consensus for: 1) methods of test for use in commerce and 2) performance criteria for use as facilitators with which to guide the industry. ASHRAE publishes the following three types of voluntary consensus standards: Method of Measurement or Test, Standard Design and Standard Practice. ASHRAE does not write rating standards unless a suitable rating standard will not otherwise be available

>> problems caused by insufficient ventilation

Mould and mildew

These include mould and mildew, which can spread within a building, including on the rooftop.

Mould can ruin stored items in the attic, create a musty odour and cause health issues.

Rust

Poor ventilation can also create rust - and affect any plumbing or pipework that may run through the various rooms in the home. It may also cause venting straps to malfunction.

Air conditioners

If you have air conditioners in the home, they will have to work extra hard to keep the air inside the home cool. Over time, this can reduce the lifespan of a unit and increase energy costs.

Diseases

This is perhaps one of the most severe consequences of poor ventilation in a property. A lack of ventilation has been linked to respiratory diseases such as asthma, and can also facilitate the spread of diseases.

It has also been linked with allergies, pneumonia, fatigue, nausea, dry eyes, headaches and nasal congestion.

However, by installing a system that helps to distribute air evenly throughout a home, it is possible to avoid these unpleasant side-effects,

Frosting

As a room cools and warms with the day, frost can build up on the windows and in other areas of the home.

Odour

The build up of damp and humidity in a building can create an unpleasant and musty odour, which can spread to other areas of the home.
This fragrance can be particularly difficult to get rid of, unless the air quality in the property is improved.

Expenses

Failing to install natural ventilation, or other systems which help to improve air flow, can work out to be more expensive in the long-run.