To maintain a consistent indoor temperature even as the weather outside varies, we at KFAB have adjusted so that all apartments have a room temperature of at least 20 degrees.
During the summer months, the apartment is often warmer than 20 degrees thanks to the sun’s warmth. Your body gets used to a higher indoor temperature, and when autumn arrives, you as a tenant might find it cold and chilly indoors. This is partly because the heating system hasn’t adjusted to produce more heat and partly because the house structure hasn’t fully warmed up.
Of course, you shouldn’t freeze, and there are some simple things you can do to achieve a better indoor climate.
Things to consider
If you feel that your apartment is cooler than you’d like, here are some tips on things you can check to achieve a better indoor climate.
- Check that the sensors on the radiators are turned on and working. Also check the position of the thermostat. If it is set to 1, it means it is quite cold in the apartment, the higher the number, the warmer it is. Sometimes it might take a while for the heating to kick in.
- Arrange your furniture properly. To ensure the heat spreads throughout the apartment, it’s important that large furniture pieces don’t block circulation. No furniture should be placed directly in front of the radiators.
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- Lower the blinds on cold nights; this increases the window’s resistance to heat loss.
- Ventilate quickly with cross-draught. Five minutes of proper ventilation freshens the indoor air and saves energy compared to having the windows constantly ajar.
- In winter, the air becomes dry, which can make it feel colder. Indoor plants help to humidify the air, thereby improving the indoor climate.
- In autumn, there may be large temperature differences between day and night, and it takes a while for the house to warm up. In such cases, it can be comforting to wear an extra sweater and something warm on the feet.
Questions and answers about indoor temperature
What should the temperature be in my apartment?
The temperature in your home should be at least 20 degrees, which is an agreement between KFAB and the Tenant’s Association. If it is colder, it may be due to sudden weather changes and the building’s heating system not having adjusted to produce more heat. There may also be air in the radiators or the valve in the radiator’s thermostat might have gotten stuck in a closed position.
How do I measure the temperature in my apartment?
To measure if a room maintains the correct temperature, it’s important to measure properly. Measure the temperature in the middle of the room about 1.5 meters up from the floor. If it is 20 degrees, you have a normal indoor temperature.
The radiators are cold, does that mean the heating is off?
The heating is automatically regulated by the outdoor temperature. When the outdoor temperature varies significantly, there can sometimes be a delay in the heating system. The radiator might be cold if the apartment’s temperature is over 20 degrees.
Do I need to bleed my radiators?
To maximize heat output, radiators should be warm at the top and cooler lower down. Be mindful not to cover the radiators with thick curtains or furniture. Sometimes the radiators need to be bled. Submit a fault report via My Pages and your caretaker will help with that.
What do I do if the temperature is below 20 degrees?
The temperature in your apartment should be at least 20 degrees. If the temperature is lower, you should register a fault report on My Pages at kfab.se or call 0150-571 11. Our caretaker will then check it.
Fault report
If your room temperature is below 20 degrees, you should report this as a fault on kfab.se under My Pages or via email fel@kfab.se. You can also call us on 0150-571 11, on weekdays between 07:30-09:30 and 13:30-14:30.
Once you have registered a fault report, a technician will come and measure the temperature on-site. They will also check that both the radiators and ventilation are functioning properly, and if anything else needs adjustment to make your apartment warmer.