The weather, both outside the window and indoors, affects mood, well-being and overall health. For some people, the cold is difficult to tolerate, for others it is the norm. The room temperature that is optimal for all tenants in an apartment or employees in an office is often the subject of disputes and quarrels.
Let us consider in more detail what it should be in order to preserve peace and tranquility among people.
The living space is designed to easily cool or heat the air.
However, there are a number of factors that affect the temperature in the apartment and in each room:
- climate zone,
- time of the year,
- house building material,
- location of the room (corner, first or top floor),
- room layout.
In addition, a comfortable room temperature is regulated by air conditioning, electric and floor heaters, radiators, windows.
It should be noted that the room temperature that feels normal or in the apartment as a whole is made up not only of the thermometer readings, but also of humidity. For a bedroom and a children's room, for example, it should be in the region of 40-60%. This is the norm for good sleep and well-being.
Each room has its own microclimate
The temperature in the room and apartment is also regulated by law, especially during the heating season. In winter, it should be at least 19℃ in the bedroom.
In fact, the temperature indicator fluctuates in the apartment. Passages and corridors in winter can be 15-17 degrees, kitchen - 21-22℃, bathroom - 22-26℃, living room - 19-20℃. This difference is explained by the fact that in the kitchen the air is additionally heated from the stove, oven, kettle and other electrical appliances. Hot radiators are located in the bathroom, and every shower also affects the accumulation of heat.
If a newborn baby lives in the apartment, the normal temperature in his room should be 22-24℃. It is higher than in the parent's bedroom, as the baby tosses and turns in his sleep and opens up until he knows how to regulate his body temperature. Such a room temperature norm is important for the baby, so as not to overheat and not overcool.
Methods for heating and cooling rooms
In summer, heat often causes physical discomfort not only in healthy people, but also in those suffering from:
- hypertension,
- bronchial asthma,
- vascular diseases.
The heat provokes seizures and deterioration of their health.
The output will be air conditioning. But it should be used wisely. If you need to go outside, you should avoid temperature fluctuations of more than 4℃ indoors and outdoors. Otherwise, the body may malfunction and the occurrence of colds.
Frequent wet cleaning will make you feel better and cool the air in the room a little.
An aquarium, open water containers, humidifiers will help reduce the manifestations of heat in an apartment or room.
Airing the rooms and the apartment as a whole is the norm and the key to the well-being of all family members. In the cool season, it is better to move to another room and leave the room with an open window empty for ventilation. When there is a sick family member in the apartment, his room should be ventilated more than 2 times a day.
Some people find that normal room temperature is more easily reached in winter than in summer time. You can often ventilate the room, turn off the radiator and so reduce the degree of excess heat. This is partly true. Only in the case of poor heating and cold in the rooms, these methods, alas, are useless.
When moderately cold winter You can warm up the air with air conditioning, electric heaters. And it is better to first check the window frames and eliminate the gaps, if any. Unfortunately, they are not uncommon and remain after poor-quality installation of double-glazed windows. On the other hand, plastic window frames should be insulated in such a way that there is no excessive moisture on the windows, the so-called “weeping” glass effect.
Corner rooms, for example, in the summer can be sheathed with a special construction thermal pad. It will help to avoid heat loss in the cold season.
Human factor
What should be the normal indoor climate situation for a healthy and comfortable life human? In addition to standard indicators, there is also a subjective perception of the air temperature in the apartment. At different people thermoregulation processes are individual. Their regular place of residence should also be taken into account. For example, Africans will freeze even at 0℃, and residents of northern countries will feel the desire to take off their warm clothes at a minimum plus.
For men and women, the normal room situation in the room differs by 2-3℃. At the same time, the beautiful half of humanity is more thermophilic.
Why is overheating dangerous?
Even though some people like heat more than cold, overheating the body has its downsides:
- deterioration of health, dehydration, poor sleep,
- spasms of the respiratory tract and as a result - coughing fits,
- growth in the number of pathogenic bacteria and their spread,
- lack of energy to do anything
- extremely unfavorable for asthmatics, hypertensive patients and everyone who is dependent on pressure surges.
For newborn babies, overheating is especially undesirable because:
- in the crumbs, the thermoregulation of the body has not yet been established,
- increased risk of rash,
- sleep is interrupted, restless,
- provokes crying and irritation,
- prevents hardening in the future.
Therefore, the temperature norm in the room where the newborn lives is the key to his health and comfortable development.
Why hypothermia is dangerous
The effect of low temperatures on the human body is also unfavorable and leads to hypothermia. It, in turn, provokes:
- an increase in the incidence of influenza, acute respiratory infections, SARS,
- decreased immunity and disease resistance,
- activation of chronic diseases,
- increased irritability of the whole family,
- the appearance of mold in the premises.
For newborn babies, hypothermia is dangerous for the development of serious inflammatory diseases, the treatment of which can be delayed for a long time.
The amount in payment receipts increases quarterly, especially during the crisis period for the country. But at the same time, the quality of public services leaves much to be desired. Difficult times come for tenants when the heating is turned off. In such a situation, management companies responsible for providing hot water to apartment buildings often act in bad faith and strive to evade responsibility.
Temperature norms
Of course, a lot depends on the preferences of the residents - some like it colder and are content with a low temperature of 18 ° C, others prefer cozy warmth and 24-25 ° C instead of thick sweaters and socks. But you need to know what temperature should be in our apartment according to legislative acts , since not only the state of health and well-being of the family, but also the budget depends on it.
The temperature norm in the apartment is contained in “ GOST R 51617-2000. Housing and communal services. General specifications “. Here are the values needed to calculate the maximum power of the heating devices. Flights of stairs in residential buildings should have a temperature of 14-20 ° C. This is a space that residents use for a short time, no more than an hour and are dressed in outerwear.
In inter-apartment corridors, as well as in lobbies, the temperature is 16-22 ° C. In hallways, living rooms and kitchens with gas or electric stoves, the temperature is 18-25°C. These premises are intended for permanent residence (that is, more than 4 hours). The highest temperature of 24°C is valid for calculations in the bathroom. The standard is also regulated Sanitary rules and SanPiN.
Medical temperature standards in a residential area
A little about what the optimal temperature should be in the house according to medical recommendations. Standards in living quarters are 22° C. This temperature provides high thermal comfort with an air humidity of 30%. If the room temperature is higher, it can cause irritation of the respiratory tract, the appearance of mucus, increased susceptibility to bacteria and viruses in the nose and throat. The only exception is the bathroom, where water vapor rises and even higher temperatures do not endanger health.
When the child is at home, the temperature in the apartment should be raised by at least 1 degree, and in the bathroom or other room where he bathes, up to 28 degrees. In the bedrooms for adults, the temperature can be slightly cooler than in the living room - around 20 ° C. This indicator guarantees a deeper sleep and, therefore, a better rest.
Heat rate control
In order to keep the above recommendations and to minimize heating costs, it is necessary to properly control the heat rates, taking care of the thermal insulation of the house. Window and door frames need to be sealed. In a room, do not cover radiators, paint them thickly with paint, and do not hang thick window shades over them (heaters are usually installed under windows). Place furniture and equipment at a minimum distance of 1 meter from radiators.
It is recommended to adjust the temperature curve of the heating system in individual rooms using manual or electronic thermostats. When installed even on an old heater, the electronic head can be set to a temperature of up to 0.5 degrees, and program the heat output for a whole week, taking into account the time of day and the habits of local residents.
Modern thermostats will also regulate heat output according to external conditions– warming or cooling outside, sunlight, etc. You do not need to turn off the heat completely, all you need to do is lower the temperature, for example, by setting the economy mode to 15° C. Lowering the temperature even by 1° C increases the savings heat by 5-7.5%.
Factors affecting temperature
The temperature readings in the apartment are influenced by many factors, primarily external ones. They fluctuate due to the following conditions:
- turning off heating;
- climatic features of the place;
- change of seasons;
- individual features of individual apartments.
The heating temperature schedule also depends on the place where the property owners live. For example, in northern latitude it will differ from southern climate. The influence of such factors as Atmosphere pressure and humidity outdoors also affect the normal value of the heat supply system in any month.
When the seasons change, the microclimate in living rooms also varies. For example, in the winter months, the temperature will be lowered, and in the hot season it will increase. When in the spring they stop supplying heat to the radiators following the shutdown schedule, the temperature in the apartment also drops. For mid-latitudes, the optimal value in winter is about 22 degrees, and in summer - 25 degrees. Although at first glance the difference of three degrees is insignificant, but it affects the well-being of all those living in an apartment or private house.
Climate control in the room
When heating is turned off, the temperature in the apartment must be controlled for the comfort of all citizens living in it. There are people who are comfortable and well during the hot months, they do not need to install climate equipment. Also, some in winter cold constantly ventilate the rooms. But all the requirements of average inhabitants are reflected by the current standards for any heat supply company for which a schedule for the central shutdown of heating devices is established. After all, hypothermia, like overheating, adversely affects human health.
Among other things, the norms depend on gender. Women require higher temperatures than men. Extremely carefully you need to observe the temperature regime in the apartment where the children live. They cannot yet regulate their temperature, therefore they are subject to rapid overheating and freezing compared to adults. As a result, the thermal norm for them should be stable and be about 22 degrees.
In accordance with current sanitary standards, central temperature control systems must maintain indicators of at least and no more than 22 degrees, and any deviations from this value have a bad effect on well-being.
To maintain a normal temperature, certain conditions must be observed. Previously, the temperature was regulated using batteries, and in order to warm the room more, additional heat sources were used - various electric heaters, convectors, etc. To cool the room, they opened transoms and windows, thus solving the problem.
Today, scientific progress has made it possible to choose any climatic equipment that will provide comfortable conditions in apartments. For example, modern air conditioners not only cool the air flows coming from the street, but are also equipped with a heating function. They also have dehumidification functions when the room is too humid, and air purification from harmful compounds.
Current sanitary regulations do not set the temperature of radiators. It is only important that the temperature in the housing correspond to certain indicators, which is affected by differences climatic conditions the corresponding region. Indicators in the winter months should not be lower than 20 degrees. If this value is less, then the services of the heat supply organization are of poor quality.
In doing so, property owners need to:
- seek to eliminate poor performance in the provision of public services;
- demand from the management company when the heating is turned off unscheduled;
- carefully seal all cracks in windows and doors;
- buy additional equipment for space heating;
- install autonomous heating devices.
How to increase or decrease the temperature
By GOST the lowest indicator in the apartment should correspond to 15 degrees. With this value, although life is rather difficult and uncomfortable, management companies believe that all standards are met. Because of this, the population is independently engaged in regulation temperature regime, and when colds come or massive heating outages, double-glazed windows are installed or windows are sealed. At worst, they turn on electric heaters or convectors.
And what to do when the constant temperature in the housing reaches 28 degrees, which happens when the batteries are too hot. The highest figure in the standard is 24 degrees, to which an error of 4 degrees is added. When thermostats are installed on the radiator, there are no questions, you just need to adjust it to the required number.
When there are no such devices on the battery, it is not very convenient to open the windows all the time because of the drafts in the room. If the apartment has Small child, then such actions are not a way out, it is completely contraindicated for older people. To correct the situation, you can:
- close the valve in front of the radiator;
- install an air exchanger.
When overlapping ball valve in front of the battery, you will reduce the amount hot water which is being served. The recuperator will allow the air flows to circulate correctly, and the air flow will enter the housing already warmed up.
Optimum temperature during the heating season
Kaya is clear from the above, the comfortable value in the apartment is set SNIP at 20-22 degrees. Possible indicators are defined within the limits of 18-26 degrees, in accordance with the purpose of housing. Kitchen, living rooms and bathrooms have different standards. The errors correspond to 3 degrees of decrease and 4 degrees of increase in indicators. Unfortunately, according to the current legislation, when the apartment is 15 degrees above zero, you cannot make claims against the management companies. Also at a temperature of 30 degrees, when in winter the batteries heat up as much as possible. Here, as they say, if you want to live, know how to turn around and contact the relevant authorities.
Responsibility of public utilities in case of violations of the norms
According to the law, tenants and homeowners have the right to apply for recalculation to management companies, which are required to reduce by 0.15 percent for each hour of violation of the standards. If you calculate, then for 28 days of improper provision of the service, the payment is reduced to 90 percent. Naturally, utilities themselves will not perform such a recalculation, so you will have to apply to the courts.
There are many cases where residents apartment buildings sued money from public utilities for not fully rendered or poor-quality services. For example, three years ago, a Perm woman managed to recover 136 thousand rubles from the management company for violating their obligations to provide heat to the apartment. Therefore, you should defend your rights and contact.
Conclusion
The management company at the place of residence is obliged to provide temperature according to current standards and regulations. As a result, in case of identified cases of non-compliance with the quality of heating services, it is necessary to report to this organization and, if necessary, draw up an act.
If it concerns a private residential building, then it is necessary to control the supplied heating devices, increasing the efficiency of the batteries or modern efficient devices.
The microclimate in the apartment is determined by many factors. This includes air temperature. The word temperature is of Latin origin and means "normal state". Approximately normal room temperature according to scientific calculations is from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius. But, of course, the main requirement for it is to be comfortable for people living in the apartment. In addition, the temperature regime in the house may depend on numerous nuances. It is worth considering them to create a comfortable atmosphere in your home.
Factors influencing the temperature in the apartment
First of all, let's take into account the external factors that affect the temperature in the apartment. So, room temperature may vary due to:
- General climatic terrain features;
- change season;
- Age and preference tenants;
- Features concrete premises.
How the amount of allocated energy allocated for heating is measured is explained in this article:
Climatic features
The norm of the temperature regime in the room varies for each specific area. So, for example, she will different for northern and southern regions, for east and west. For African countries, it will be one, and for Asian or, for example, European, another.
Climate different countries is different. And climate is not just temperature. This concept also includes the humidity in the apartment and outside, as well as atmospheric pressure. The combination of these factors affects the determination of the norm of air temperature in the room. As a rule, in hotter countries with high air humidity, the temperature standards for residential premises are higher than for northern countries with a cold climate.
Change of season
Depending on the change of season, the temperature in the apartment may also vary. For example, in winter it will not be too high, and in summer it will grow accordingly. On average, for the European climate, an acceptable temperature in the cold season 19-22 degrees Celsius, and in a roast 22−25. The difference at first glance seems insignificant, but begins to matter with constant exposure.
Human factor
The main purpose of temperature control in an apartment is to create a comfort zone for the people living in it. Someone feels comfortable in the heat and does not think about buying an air conditioner, while someone lives in the cold with the windows open. However, do not forget that human preferences do not always correspond to the correct temperature regime. Overheating of the room, as well as its excessive hypothermia, can be extremely adversely affect human health.
Be sure to take into account the difference in temperature norms for people of different sex and age. For example, comfortable temperature differs for men and women by about by 2-3 degrees. Women are more thermophilic than men.
Particular attention must be paid to the temperature in the apartment where he lives Small child. For example, a baby has not yet developed thermoregulation of the body, so it is very sensitive to temperature changes, quickly freezes and overheats. Therefore, the temperature in the children's room must be stable. On average, it is 20-23 degrees Celsius.
Temperature for each room
Depending on what functionality this or that room performs in the apartment, the norm of the temperature regime changes.
You should also not forget that there should not be too much temperature difference in different rooms. A difference of 2-3 degrees is considered ideal, so that when moving around the apartment, a person does not feel the difference.
The temperature in the apartment regulated by one of the GOSTs, as well as the rules for the provision of public services. It is noteworthy that this norm has only a lower temperature threshold of 18 ° C, but it does not have a higher one. That is, the highest standard must be set by ourselves, based on their own preferences and focusing on research in this area.
There is also a table that shows the recommended norms for indoor air temperature for housing, as well as the speed of movement and air humidity.
Despite personal preferences, the temperature norm should still be adhered to at least minimally. This is especially true during the periods of summer and winter, when the temperature in the apartment and on the street are radically different. Therefore, going out into the street and returning home, we constantly exposed to temperature fluctuations. First of all, it is worth considering that the difference between the air temperature inside the apartment and outside should not exceed 4-5 degrees. Failure to do this leads to the fact that the body receives a certain stress. Having, for example, cardiac problems can cause a heart attack. Also, non-compliance with the temperature regime can lead to overheating or hypothermia of the body. Both states have dangerous consequences about which it is worth saying a few additional words.
Overheating of the body
Excessively hot atmosphere in the apartment creates conditions favorable for the reproduction of all kinds of bacteria. As a result, we get infectious diseases in a seemingly inappropriate hot season.
First of all, overheating has a detrimental effect on the heart. In conditions of excessive heat, the human body begins to lose moisture, the blood begins to thicken and, accordingly, the heart need to work hard to distill the blood. This can be a serious problem for people with cardiovascular disease.
Also, overheating the body is dangerous. dehydration, because, trying to maintain a balance of external and internal heat, we begin to sweat and, accordingly, lose moisture. Without replenishing it from the outside, we get dehydration of the body, which can lead to serious disturbances in the water and electrolyte balance and nervous system.
To maintain the optimum temperature in winter, it is necessary to choose high-quality heating radiators:
Hypothermia of the body
Hypothermia, in medicine hypothermia" is extremely dangerous for human health. Hypothermia affects the entire human body as a whole and can cause serious illness.
With a decrease in temperature, the heat transfer of the body increases; with its prolonged low impact, the body does not have time to compensate for heat losses and maintain a normal temperature. Decreased body temperature is below 36 degrees Celsius.
Hypothermia of the body can cause acute respiratory diseases, as well as diseases of the nervous system. Hypothermia is especially dangerous in little children, since their body does not have adult heat dissipation and therefore cools much faster and suffers more from it.
Summarizing the above, it is worth noting that the ambient temperature has a significant impact on human health. She might like to help him carry on body hardening and vice versa can create conditions for the exacerbation of chronic and the acquisition of new diseases.
That is why care must be taken to maintain comfortable temperature in the apartment. This will be easy to do by following the above recommendations.
If you have insomnia, it's likely that your bedroom is either too hot or too cold. Both heat and cold can affect sleep. Experts agree that the temperature of the room where we sleep is really important for sleep. Why is the ideal temperature in the bedroom not a myth? Let's figure it out.
Research has shown that, in general, the optimal temperature for sleeping is fairly cool, around 16 to 20 degrees Celsius. Values that are significantly outside this range are not optimal bedroom temperatures as they can lead to anxiety. Bedroom temperatures in this range contribute to lower body temperature, which in turn induces drowsiness. Indeed, scientists are constantly finding evidence that room temperature regulation plays an important role in many cases of chronic insomnia.
For example, it has been shown that insomniacs tend to have a higher core body temperature before bed than healthy people, leading to increased arousal and the need to make an effort to fall asleep. A person with insomnia in a cool room needs to put a bottle of hot water at his feet, which quickly expands the blood vessels and therefore actually helps to lower the body temperature and set the "internal thermostat" to the desired position.
The temperature in the bedroom should help you fall asleep
Russia is a country suffering from insomnia. At least 25 percent of Russians say they often have trouble sleeping and at least 10 million Russians suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders every year.
Considering that people spend approximately one-third of their lives sleeping, you might think that insomnia is a plus! In fact, insomnia is the most common sleep complaint in Russia, and 30-40 percent of the adult population has signs of insomnia every year!
That's why it's important to listen to simple tips on how to set the optimal temperature in the bedroom, which will help you get good dream at night.
Bedroom air temperature and physiology
Thermoregulation - your body's heat distribution system - is closely related to sleep cycles. Even just lying down increases sleepiness by redistributing heat in your body from the center to the periphery.
When you sleep, your core body temperature actually drops to its lowest point, usually around four hours, after which you fall asleep. Therefore, scientists believe that a cool bedroom may be the most favorable place to sleep, since the cool air temperature in the room mimics your body's natural temperature difference.
This also explains why acceptance warm bath 1.5-2 hours before bed can also help you fall asleep; this increases your core body temperature and when you get out of the bathroom it plummets, signaling to your body that you are ready for sleep.
While there is no absolute value as to what bedroom temperature will help you sleep better, any temperature variations above 24 degrees Celsius and below 13 degrees will negatively affect your sleep.
Once you're within this range, many factors can influence what's the best sleep temperature for you - including, of course, your choice of pajamas and bedding. Most people, however, find that they sleep better by keeping the bedroom temperature no higher than 21 degrees and perhaps even a little lower.
Interestingly, while a cool room and low body temperature can help you sleep better, cold hands and feet do not! Since blood flow distributes heat evenly throughout the body, if your extremities are cold, this can be a sign of poor blood flow, which leads to insomnia.
The solution to this problem is simple: put on a pair of warm socks or place a hot water bottle near your feet.
When the optimal temperature in the bedroom does not help
Our sleep and wake periods are actually governed by light, and any light source - even as tiny as the green light from your digital watch - can interfere with sleep and, more importantly, your long-term health.
Although it is commonly believed that our biological clock is what tells us when it's time to wake up or go to sleep, light and dark signals actually control your biological clock. More specifically, a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus - a group of cells in your hypothalamus - controls our biological clock. And the cells that make up the suprachiasmatic nucleus respond to light and dark signals.
The light actually passes through the optic nerve of the eye to the suprachiasmatic nucleus, where the indication to the body that it is time to wake up is born. The light also signals the suprachiasmatic nucleus to initiate other processes associated with wakefulness, such as an increase in body temperature and the release of hormones like cortisol.
Meanwhile, when your eyes signal to your suprachiasmatic nucleus that it's dark, your body will start producing melatonin, a hormone that helps you sleep and drastically reduces your risk of cancer. There are many studies on this powerful association. The more your sleep is disturbed by light pollution, the lower your melatonin levels and the greater your risk of developing cancer.
Melatonin is produced primarily in the brain, and at night it triggers a variety of biochemical activities, including a nighttime drop in estrogen levels. It is believed that a chronic decrease in melatonin production at night increases the risk of cancer.
So please make sure that you not only have the ideal temperature in your bedroom, but also that it is pitch dark around you. If you need light to go to the bathroom at night, then use a flashlight with red light, as this is the wavelength that will allow you to see without interfering with melatonin production.
How to achieve complete darkness in the bedroom:
- Cover windows with blackout curtains
- Get rid of the gap between the door and the bedroom floor
- Cover the electric clock radio
- How to Avoid Night Lights of Any Kind
- Turn off the TV and all devices with indication at night.
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What else can you do to improve your sleep?
Today, people get about 25 percent less sleep than they did a hundred years ago - and it's not just a matter of lack of energy. Too little sleep affects thyroid levels and stress hormones, which in turn can affect your memory and immune system, heart and metabolism, and more. Over time, lack of sleep can lead to the following problems:
- Weight gain
- Depression
- High blood pressure
- Elevated sugar levels and the risk of diabetes
- brain damage
How much sleep do you need?
So, we found out what should be the optimal temperature in the bedroom, found out why it is harmful to sleep with light, now let's figure out how much a person needs to sleep? Generally speaking, adults should get six to nine hours of sleep a night. But there are, of course, exceptions. Some people can actually function well after just five hours at night, while others need 10 hours of sleep.
You may also need to sleep more when you are sick or emotionally stressed, or during winter months. Pregnant women often need extra sleep.
A good rule of thumb to follow is that if you feel tired when you wake up, you probably aren't getting enough sleep. Most of us set a time to wake up in the morning, so in order to get more sleep, most of us, then, should just go to bed earlier.
If you find yourself not waking up fresh, then you need to devote some attention to upgrading your sleep habits. Here are some tips for getting to sleep:
- Do not eat before bed, especially grains and sugar. This will lead to an increase in blood sugar levels, which interferes with sleep. Later, when your blood sugar drops too low (hypoglycemia), you may wake up and stay awake.
- Sleep in complete darkness. If there is even a little light in your room, it can disrupt your circadian rhythm and the production of melatonin and serotonin.
- Don't watch TV right before bed. It stimulates the brain too much and it will take you longer to fall asleep.
- Check your bedroom for electromagnetic fields (EMF). They are able to disrupt the functioning of the pineal gland, the production of melatonin and serotonin, and also lead to other negative consequences.
- Go to bed as early as possible. Our body systems, specifically the adrenal glands, are mostly recharged or repaired from 11 pm to 1 am.
- Avoid alcohol. Although alcohol causes drowsiness, the effect is short-lived and people will often wake up hours later, unable to sleep. Alcohol will also keep you from falling into deep sleep, which is where our body does most of its recovery.
- Eat foods that are high in protein a few hours before bed. This may provide the need for L-tryptophan for the production of melatonin and serotonin.
According to GOST 30494-96, which determines the parameters of the microclimate in residential and public buildings, in the cold season, the optimal values of air temperature in the kitchen and toilet are 19-21 ° C, in the bathroom and combined bathroom - 24-26 ° C, in the bedroom and other living rooms intended for recreation and training - 20-22°C, in the lobby and storerooms - 16-18°C. However, in areas with low temperatures reaching -31°C and below, heating of rooms up to 21-23°C is provided. Acceptable standards for a comfortable stay in living rooms are considered values within 18-24 ° C, for the kitchen, toilet and bathroom this indicator varies in the range equal to 18-26 ° C, for the pantry - 12-22 ° C. And in areas with low temperatures, heating of residential premises up to 20-24 ° C is allowed.
In the warm season, the optimal air temperature for living rooms and rest rooms is considered to be a range of values equal to 22-25 ° C, but fluctuations within 20-28 ° C are also acceptable. At night, the temperature difference can be no more than 3 degrees.
Optimum temperature for a children's room is 23 ° C. It is advisable to keep the air temperature at the same level all the time with the help of heaters, so that during dressing and sleeping the baby does not get cold. It is recommended to keep a high moist air with special humidifiers.
What to do if the apartment is too cold
The beginning of the heating season in apartment buildings occurs when the outside air temperature drops below +8°C. Utilities compare average daily temperatures over five days. Apartments must be heated. The law allows minor interruptions in heating for 24 hours, while a one-time shutdown of heating cannot exceed 16 hours if the air temperature in residential premises is from 12 to 22 degrees.
If the apartment is too cold or hot, tenants have the right to file a written complaint and send it to the emergency dispatch service. The document is assigned a registration number. Further, utilities are required to inspect the premises and draw up an act on the basis of which it is possible to recalculate utility bills. If gross violations are detected by technical caretakers, utilities are obliged to correct the situation within 2-7 days, otherwise, utility bills are recalculated per apartment according to the footage of apartments.
