A cool reminder Published June 18, 2007 By Staff Sgt. Christopher Marasky 51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- It's probably one of man's greatest inventions of all time: Air Conditioning. As the summer months arrive, the 51st Civil Engineering Squadron has begun turning on air conditioning units here. But as the cold air begins to flow, residents must be sure to not set their thermostats too low. "65 degrees and below causes condensation in the fixtures by the window," said Master Sgt. Martin Muniz, 51st CES heating, ventilation and air conditioning shop superintendent. According to Sergeant Muniz, the optimum temperature to which a thermostat should be set is 72 degrees during the summer months. Setting the temperature too low will cause condensation and can eventually lead to mold. For military members in the 700 and 400 series dorms, there are other concerns to be aware of. "If you notice a spot in the drain pans, please contact your dorm manager, so that they can contact the CE service desk to take care of it before it becomes a problem," said Sergeant Muniz. It's also important to show respect to those who share the dorms. "Don't block the vents. If you do, the air is going to cause someone else problems," said Sergeant Muniz. "That's a pretty common problem." Another common problem is failure to alert the CE service desk that there is a problem. "The key to getting anything fixed is to let the right people know what's wrong as quickly as possible," said Marilyn H. Howe, 51st Mission Support Group commander. "Dormitory residents shouldn't assume someone knows about their problem just because a whole building is suffering. If you come home and find the dorm is sweltering, you shouldn't assume somebody else has already reported it. Let the dorm manager and CE know." If there is a problem that needs to be reported, individuals need to let their dorm manager know or call DSN: 784-4304 for CE Customer Service.