JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – April 29, 2021 – Remember the beginning of summer just a few months ago, the days of sunny skies and majestic sunsets. Of course, the African heat doesn’t always make it easy to feel comfortable indoors. Fortunately, Samsung’s innovative WindFree Air Conditioner models provide a welcome relief from the harsh temperatures. And now as we move into a new season, we know colder, darker winter months are just around the corner. Once again, the Samsung WindFree Air Conditioner will be called into action. While it’s always been difficult to warm up homes in South Africa, designed more for a hot climate, Samsung’s WindFree air conditioner rises to the challenge. Even energy efficiency is factored into the design – useful in a country where high energy costs hit us even harder in the winter, as we all try to stay warm.

The good news for the months ahead is that Samsung South Africa is offering up to 30% off selected air conditioner model ranges including the AR9500, AR7500, AR4500 and AR3000. This special offer is valid until 30 June 2021².

In Winter:

We all want to keep cosy during the winter months while ensuring electricity bills don’t get out of control. The Samsung WindFree Air Conditioner ensures that room temperatures remain regulated according to your preferences. It’s further designed to cool or heat wide and large areas, meaning the temperature of your entire room can be managed easily. Another bonus is the Good Sleep mode, an innovation that automatically manages the temperature of your room while you are sleeping to optimise the various stages of your sleep cycle.

In Summer:

Samsung’s WindFree Air Conditioner lets you maintain a stable home temperature via remote control optimised to your daily schedule. The WindFree cooling technology keeps you pleasantly cool while cleaning the air and saving energy. Samsung’s WindFree Cooling technology can provide you with an effective cooling experience without the unpleasant sensation of harsh, cold air blowing directly onto your skin. Once you set your desired temperature, WindFree Cooling will quietly and gently disperse cool air through 23,000 micro air holes to ensure you don’t feel an annoying draft.

Cleaner air throughout the year:

Samsung’s WindFree technology not only keeps your room temperature comfortably in check, it also includes a specialised filter to keep the air in your home clean and hygienic. The Tri-Care filter is made up of three layers that reduce harmful particles to help maintain healthy indoor air quality. Each layer captures large dust particles, fibres and even animal hairs, and also includes a Zeolite Coating Filter that reduces viruses, bacteria and allergens.

The smart way to stay warm this winter:

Samsung’s WindFree Air Conditioners come with an AI Auto Cooling feature¹ that makes it easier to stay warm or cool. With artificial intelligence, the devices analyse room conditions, user-preferred temperatures and heating/cooling modes, and even the climate outdoors to automatically switch to an optimal room setting. The innovative 2-Way Auto Swing automatically also controls the air flow direction, so it evenly distributes warm/cool air to ensure maximum comfort. Wind-Free also works with the Samsung SmartThings app, so you can turn the air conditioner on and off, schedule operations, switch settings, and even monitor power consumption from your smartphone.

Ultimately, the Samsung Wind-Free Air Conditioner is a home appliance that’s designed to make being at home a comfortable experience. It’s the freedom to make the most of every South African season.

¹ Available on AR9500T models

²Terms and conditions apply

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 14 May 2019 – We have a country renowned for its scorching summers. However, the icy chill of winter does eventually settle into our homes for a few months. This means, it’s the time to gear up for the season, so your family doesn’t have to spend uncomfortable nights wandering around the house shivering as if they’re in an igloo. Trying to avoid high electricity costs doesn’t need to be a worry either.

“The rising cost of energy has always been a key consideration we face every winter – how to keep the electricity bill to a reasonable level while keeping warm. We have spent time and research creating ways to warm up South African homes, while still keeping energy costs down,” says Robert Larkan, Head of Digital Air Solutions at Samsung South Africa.

Below are a Few Ideas to Warm Up your Winter

Use Your Head

While you may have heard that you lose 80% of your body heat through your head, that’s not entirely true. It does however help to keep it protected. While we keep the rest of our body clothed we often neglect our head, so a hat can only help reduce the amount of areas of your body that’s exposed to the cold.

Don’t Invite Winter In

The area under your door can let in a lot of unwelcome cold. A pool noodle can however form a very effective barrier. Simply cut a pool noodle in half lengthwise, wrap it in fabric and slide it under your door.

Dress Up Your Windows for Winter

You’re not wearing a skimpy top while outside so neither should your windows. Replace thin curtains with heavier wool or fleece drapes in the winter. But be sure to open them on sunny days for free heat.

Bake Up a Winter Storm

When you use your oven you end up heating up your home a little as well. So invite a few friends over for a few warm and welcome home-baked cookies. The extra body heat doesn’t hurt either.

Sleep On It

It may sound obvious but many people forget that fluffy blankets should be closer to your skin. Thin, dense blankets should be on top to prevent convective heat loss. Bonus tip: Don’t put your bed directly against an exterior wall.

Use Your Air Conditioner

This winter, you’ll appreciate Samsung’s Wind-Free air conditioner. Not only does Wind-Free ensure a constant temperature in summer. It does so in winter too. Instead of simply moving air around, like a conventional fan does, the Samsung’s Wind-Free system gently disperses cool and still air through micro air holes for a natural cooling effect in summer and a warming affect in winter. And because it’s energy efficient, it also has a positive effect on your energy bill. The fact is, with Samsung’s Wind-Free air conditioner you can keep warm, healthier and save on energy costs.

And with built in Wi-Fi, it enables you to control the settings anywhere, anytime via a Smart Home app on your smartphone. This makes it more convenient than ever before to arrive home to a warmer home. As a company committed to human-centred technology Samsung is pleased to be deliver this level of innovation, designed to make life easier, especially during the season when effortless comfort is so welcomed.

Tips sourced from: http://mentalfloss.com/article/60076/12-toasty-tips-staying-warm-cold-weather

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 11 APRIL 2019 – Summer in South Africa is renowned for its warm, seemingly endless summers. However, every April and May we begin to feel the first signs that Winter is fast approaching. And this Autumn is no different. It’s now almost time to dust out the long jackets, jerseys and handkerchiefs. And while it’s always been difficult in our country to warm up homes designed more for a hot climate Samsung’s Wind-Free air conditioner is about to provide a solution to take on any cold spell. Better still, it can do so while still factoring in energy efficiency.

“The rising cost of energy has always been a key consideration we face every winter – how to keep the electricity bill to a reasonable level while keeping warm. However, Samsung’s innovative Wind-Free technology ensures that energy efficiency is optimised so that you can take full advantage of a much more relaxing night in,” says Robert Larkan, Head of Digital Air Solutions at Samsung South Africa.

Not only does Wind-Free ensure a constant temperature, it has a filter that captures dust, dangerous contaminants and allergens thanks to its Virus Doctor. This helps eliminate harmful viruses and bacteria, contributing to your health and wellbeing in winter as well as summer. When it comes to indoor cooling, the
Wind-Free system is clearly effective. Instead of simply moving air around, like a conventional fan does, the Samsung’s Wind-Free system gently disperses cool and still air through micro air holes for a natural cooling effect. And because it’s energy efficient, it also has a positive effect on your energy bill. The fact is, with Samsung’s Wind-Free air conditioner you can keep warm, healthier and save on energy costs.

And with built in Wi-Fi, it enables you to control the settings anywhere, anytime via a Smart Home app on your smartphone. This makes it more convenient than ever before to arrive home to a warmer home. As a company committed to human-centred technology Samsung is pleased to be deliver this level of innovation, designed to make life easier, especially during the season when effortless comfort is so welcomed.

Now that’s a winter worth warming up to.

• Sleep is enhanced positively by air-conditioning
• Environmental conditions are addressed positively
• The impact on health has been carefully considered

Technology has shaped our lives in extraordinary ways. In under a century, we’ve transformed our reality with the rapid rise of the internet into ubiquity, with our indispensable smartphones, biological engineering, artificial intelligence and the captivating magic of augmented reality. However, sometimes it’s the simplest technological solutions like air-conditioning that makes all the difference. Being able to keep cool in summer and warm in winter is a gift that keeps on giving.

“Technology is here to make life easier. That’s why, we’re committed to the relentless pursuit of innovation that makes every day, that much better. The air-conditioner is a wonderful example of technology that makes a real difference,” says Robert Larkan, Head of Digital Air Solutions at Samsung South Africa.

Air-conditioners are a dream investment

The magic temperature range for a good sleep is between^*15 and 20 degrees Celsius. While 15 degrees may feel too cold for some and 20 degrees too hot for others, once you find your sweet spot you’ll be in dreamland in no time. The science behind it is simple. This temperature range assists the body to reach the cooler temperatures that induce deep sleep.

Air-conditioners are good for our health

Keeping in shape does wonders for your mind, body and soul. However, air pollution and other environmental factors can trigger respiratory problems like allergies and asthma. It’s therefore perfectly fine and sometimes better to train indoors, according to the American Lung Association^*. If you do put your air-conditioner on while training, you can maintain a comfortable temperature, while attempting those new moves you saw on Youtube.

Air-conditioners protect us

While the cold may make you more susceptible to illness, a common cold is caused by bacteria, not cold temperatures.

“Samsung’s Wind-Free air-conditioner has a filter that captures dust, dangerous contaminants and allergens thanks to its Virus Doctor. This helps you eliminate harmful viruses and bacteria, contributing to your health and wellbeing in winter and summer,” says Larkan.

Air conditioners are our biggest fan

When it comes to indoor cooling, air-conditioners are far more effective. Instead of simply moving air around, like a conventional fan does, air-conditioners like Samsung’s Wind-Free system, gently disperses cool and still air through micro air holes for a natural cooling effect. And because it’s energy efficient, it also has a positive effect on your energy bill.

We live in a world of boundless creativity. Through the power of technology, there is always something new and shiny to capture our imagination. However, the classics never die. They just get better like a breath of fresh air.

Sourced from:

*https://sleep.org/articles/temperature-for-sleep/
https://www.lung.org/our-initiatives/healthy-air/indoor/

Some ways to keep office workers from getting ill is good ventilation. Sick Building Syndrome is a term coined by the World Health Organisation in 1986 and referred to a condition affecting office workers that had no defined source but was marked by headaches and respiratory problems.[iii] While poor ventilation has been seen as one of the major factors in making people ill at the office, innovative technology in air conditioning systems has greatly helped in eradicating this syndrome.[iv]

Robert Larkan, Head of Digital Air Solutions at Samsung South Africa says, “By choosing a Samsung air conditioner with an easy filter that captures dust, dangerous contaminants and allergens* and a Virus Doctor that reduces certain harmful viruses and bacteria**, it can contribute to your health and wellbeing this winter.”[v]

Once the air conditioning is sorted out, there are other actions office workers can take to ensure they don’t catch the latest bug from colleagues. One of the most important aspects of keeping healthy is good hydration.[vi] This means drinking an adequate amount of water every day. Keeping a water bottle on your desk is a good reminder to keep drinking. Limiting caffeine is another wise choice – caffeine can cause your body to dehydrate as well as trigger energy spikes and then crashes, which could negatively impact your body’s immune system.[vii] Eating regular, nutritious snacks throughout the day will keep energy levels balanced.

Of course, good hygiene is important for keeping germs at bay – ensure hands are washed before and after meals and bathroom breaks, as well as after interaction with a person who is ill. It’s not just washing hands that’s important, keeping regularly used devices clean will help to reduce the amount of exposure to germs.

“There are many ways in which people can keep themselves safeguarded from germs this winter, but we believe that a balanced interior temperature has a big impact. Moving from the cold outdoors to a too-warm interior environment isn’t a good idea and Samsung air conditioners incorporate sophisticated temperature controls to ensure this balance is perfect, no matter what the season,” adds Larkan.

If you are ill, the best option for yourself and your colleagues is to take the time to heal, away from the office. With digital technology, there are numerous ways in which office workers can still keep in touch and on top of work-loads remotely, so there’s no good reason to be in the office if you’re ill. Taking the time to heal will assist in keeping stress levels down, which is another highly important aspect of keeping your body healthy.

[i] https://www.businessinsider.com.au/why-you-get-sick-in-winter-2015-10#qTvG1CdPCxl29uCx.99

[ii] https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms8000

[iii] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sick_building_syndrome

[iv] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2796751/

[v] http://www.samsung.com/za/air-conditioners/wall-mount-arxxmsfhgw/AR24MSFHGWKNFA/

[vi] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908954/

[vii] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2257922/

* Tested in Korea test lab (FITI/KEMTI) and Japan test lab (ITEA). Data has been measured under specific testing conditions and results may vary based on environmental factors.

** Tested in Kitasato Environmental Science Center (Japan)