It is undeniable that tradition is racing against technology and so many a things have changed with time. Some of the simple examples are the air curtains, air purifiers, ceiling fans, evaporative coolers, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, patio heater, fan heaters, desk fans, oil filled radiators and many others. These are some of the air comfort machinery that has evolved with time.

Undeniably industrialization is the root cause of one of the major threat towards our health that we are facing today – "pollution". This pollution has deprived us from breathing in clean air. Hence the air that we breathe in today and specially in the bigger towns and the cities is often ridden with smoke. Besides the harmful gases let out by the automobiles there are other airborne irritants, pollens and dust that creep into a healthy human body and make people to suffer from asthma and other allergies.

The most possible solution to get a cleaner air these days are the air purifiers. They are electronic and designed to clear pollutants. Air purifiers installed in homes or offices, functions by ionizing the small dust particles and other hazards that are not visible to the naked eye, removes them out of the air and then distributes the clean air within the room.

Enjoying summers somewhere in the patio is now possible. A get-together or a family dinner outdoor in any warm area can be organized with the help of a patio heater. It is a heating device, used for both commercial and domestic purposes, and comes in various designs to match with the interior décor of the home. The patio heaters available these days use the latest carbon fiber heat technology that ensures the efficient process of warming without causing any harm to the objects surrounding it thus proving how environment friendly it is.

To prevent the home from the damaging effects of the humid air is by using a dehumidifier. The high density of water in the humid air is a threat to the healthy body as such air is loaded with harmful moulds and bacteria. The last developed dehumidifier contains crystals that absorb the moisture and having an indicator that changes colour after maximum moisture is being absorbed. These are mainly used in small areas like the cupboard, wardrobes and storage spaces. Effectively using a dehumidifier ensures healthy environment and a comfortable home.

Another kind of air comfort machinery is a humidifier. Using a humidifier at home during winter, dries out the moist air, maintaining healthy environment. A humidifier helps anybody who suffers from sinus, asthma, and allergy. It even helps the valuable furniture from getting destroyed due to constant contraction and expansion with respect to relative humidity levels.

The other options in getting clean air are the desk fans and the ceiling fans. It is a common house hold product and proves to be of benefit throughout the year whether the season is winter or summer. They are energy efficient and use less electricity than the air conditioners. Both desk fans and ceiling fans with suitable speed keeps every corner of the house or office very cool.

A wide range of manufactures have come to the front line with varieties of such heating and cooling appliances. No doubt customer is the king to decide the best product that saves money and lowers the carbon footprint in the environment.