The ideal temperature for living spaces is considered to be between 60°F and 68°F (16—20°C), with the bedroom not exceeding 60°F (16°C) and the children’s room not dropping below 64°F (18°C). In apartments with central heating, you can adjust the temperature using a valve on the radiator. For those with wood heating, temperature control is managed by regulating the heat of the stove.
Ventilating Rooms and Maintaining Proper Humidity
It’s well-known that living spaces require regular ventilation. To facilitate this, homes are equipped with ventilation systems. Rooms have small ventilation openings with grilles, behind which are dampers (shutters). For convenience, a cord is lowered to operate the damper, allowing you to open and close it easily. It’s important to periodically check the functionality of the ventilation exhaust. To do this, hold a lit piece of paper near the ventilation opening; if the flame is drawn toward the opening, the ventilation is working properly. If the flame remains still, check to see if the damper is closed. Cleaning the ventilation ducts is more complicated and should be done by the building management upon request from residents.
The simplest way to ventilate a room is by opening a window or a top-hinged window (transom). You can speed up air exchange through the window by using a fan positioned to pull air out of the room.
Maintaining normal humidity levels in a living space is crucial for human health. When the air is too dry, people often experience dryness in their mouths and sometimes headaches.
To keep humidity at a healthy level, there are special ozone generators (which should be used according to the instructions). However, you can also maintain proper humidity without a device. One effective method is to place a shallow metal tray on the radiator, periodically filling it with water. The size of the tray should be adjusted based on the dryness of the air and the volume of the room. The drier the air and the larger the room, the greater the surface area of evaporating water from the tray should be.