Increase in air-cond sales due to hot spell

MELAKA: The current hot weather following the monsoon period is driving more people to install air-conditioners in their homes, resulting in brisk sales at electrical appliance shops.

Checks by Bernama found that sales of air-conditioners have surged this month.

Electrical appliance salesperson Janice Ooh, 37, said air-conditioner sales at her shop had increased 10% to 20% in April due to the hot weather.

"Customers now do not hesitate to buy an air-cond unit, costing anything from RM900, compared with previously when they only wanted to browse in the shop," she told Bernama here today (April 28).

Mohd Zamri Hamzah, the manager of an electrical shop in Jalan Perindustrian Bachang Baru here, said the sales of air-conditioners at his store had increased by several per cent this month.

"A total of 30 units of air-conditioners were sold during Ramadan. Apart from cooling the home, these air-conditioners come with the latest technology that can supply more oxygen to the premises.

"This technology is very good for the environment and suitable for use during the dry season," he said.

A customer, Husairi Ujang, 46, said he purchased three air-cond units ahead of the hot season this year.

"Air-conditioners have to be switched on in the morning even when performing the solat (prayers) in the room. Otherwise, you will be pouring with sweat.

"In the mornings, I need to switch on two air-conditioners because the weather is very hot. My electricity bill is RM200 a month," he added. - Bernama