How to choose the right temperature in the apartment

We all try to create a comfortable microclimate in the apartment. Including — to achieve the optimal air temperature. After all, it directly depends on how comfortable or uncomfortable we will be in the room.

Yes, the optimal temperature will be different for each person. Some like it to be warmer, and someone likes to be cooler. But personal preferences are one thing, specially designed GOSTs are completely different. They are time-tested and approved by doctors. Therefore, when choosing a comfortable temperature in an apartment, one must build on these GOSTs. And if necessary, adjust them for yourself.

In this article, we will consider what temperature is optimal for an apartment, what affects it, why it is so important to maintain it. And at the same time we will figure out in what ways it can be measured and regulated.

What affects the air temperature in the apartment?

The air temperature in the apartment is considered a constantly changing factor, since it depends on:

• climatic conditions of the region;
• seasonal temperature changes;
• the purpose of the room and its features;
• human factor.

That is, the temperature in the bedroom in winter and summer will be different — although not dramatically. If the windows in the room face the sunny side, then it will be warmer there than in another room.

As for the human factor, women are considered to be more thermophilic than men. Older people also need more warmth than young people. And for newborns, it is absolutely necessary to maintain the temperature to the nearest degree (and at the same time the level of humidity), since their body reacts to the slightest deviations from the norm.

What is the optimal temperature in a house?

Despite all this, there are certain GOSTs.

According to them, the microclimate conditions are divided into 3 categories:

• allowable;
• optimal;
• increased optimal.

Permissible ones are used in public and administrative rooms, where people spend a minimum of time. And that is far from always and in all.

Optimal conditions are used in the rooms where people spend the most time. But only if they are absolutely healthy.

Improved optimal conditions are suitable for rooms where the elderly are located. Or people with poor health. In addition, they are used in children’s rooms.

There are also regulations governing the temperature in the apartment. But not with an accuracy of a degree, but in the range (the lower and upper limits are indicated). For obvious reasons, they differ depending on the season.

So, in winter, the following indicators are considered optimal:

• kitchen – 19°C;
• bathroom — 24-26 ° C;
• bedroom / living room — 20-22 ° C;
• children — 20-22 ° C;
• room for a newborn — 24-25 ° C;
• office — 20-22 ° C.

In the summer season, these figures increase slightly:

• kitchen – 22-23°C;
• bathroom — 24-26 ° C;
• bedroom / living room — 25-26 ° C;
• children — 23-24 ° C;
• office — 22-25°C.

However, it is not necessary to strictly follow the established GOSTs strictly. On the contrary, it is allowed (and even recommended) to be guided by common sense.

For example, the bedroom needs to be ventilated more often to achieve a moderately cool temperature. After all, in such conditions it is much easier to fall asleep, and the dream will be strong and full. But here you need to strike a balance, because in a too cool room it is very easy to catch a cold.

In the children’s room, the air temperature is selected taking into account the age of the child. For a newborn, you need to adhere to the upper recommended limit. Then it should be gradually reduced (after all, the baby will grow up). And finally, the temperature in the room will be the same as in the bedroom or living room.

In the bathroom, the temperature depends on the level of humidity. In case of deviation from the norm, you will feel damp and dank.

The optimal temperature indicators in the kitchen are determined by the frequency of use of the equipment. If you like to cook often, then 17-18 ° C is enough. The rest is compensated by heat transfer from the stove and other appliances. And if you rarely cook or use equipment with a lower heat output for this (for example, a slow cooker) — then stick to the optimal indicators according to GOST.

Why is it necessary to maintain the optimum temperature?

If you look closely at the optimal temperature indicators in the apartments, you will notice that they differ by a couple of degrees. Or they don’t differ at all. And since the difference is minimal, then why observe it, right? You can simply stick to the same temperature all year round, and for all rooms at once.

In fact, this approach is completely wrong. And even fraught with negative consequences, since daily exposure to high or low temperatures will have a bad effect on your health and well-being.

Babies are the first to suffer. They can not supercool, because it is fraught with constant colds and diseases. The same goes for too high a temperature. Small children feel even a difference of 2-3 degrees and react very critically to it. So, they become restless, cry more often, lose their appetite, sleep poorly.

For adults, the temperature deviation from the air also does not bode well. Constant hypothermia often leads to acute respiratory diseases. That is, there is a cough, runny nose or even pneumonia. Also hypothermia negatively affects the nervous system.

Constant stuffiness is also extremely undesirable, although the proverb says that «Heat will not break bones.» Firstly, in a warm room, bacteria begin to multiply, mold fungi appear. After all, such conditions are considered ideal for their life. Secondly, you will constantly feel weak, lethargic, tired.

And just being in a room with a high temperature is uncomfortable, because even breathing is extremely difficult. On the contrary, we all try to get rid of it in every possible way by buying air conditioners and installing ventilators or household fans. And with a long stay in such a room, the water-electrolyte balance is disturbed, which also does not bode well.

How to measure the temperature in the apartment?

To monitor the temperature in the apartment, you can use any meteorological devices. Fortunately, the choice on the market is great and everyone will find a suitable option for themselves.

Weather stations are considered the best solution. Indeed, in addition to temperature, they can also show:

• Atmosphere pressure;
• humidity level;
• current time, etc.

A more affordable solution would be a digital thermohygrometer. It shows the most important parameters: temperature and humidity. Which is what is required in this case.

Also, no one forbids the use of an ordinary thermometer. You probably already have it, so you don’t have to buy anything. The main thing is to make sure that the thermometer is installed correctly: at a distance of 1 m (or more) from external walls, and at a height of 1.5 m (or more).

How to achieve a comfortable temperature in the apartment?

When you know what the temperature should be in a particular room, then we can say that half the work has already been done. It remains for little: to check the current indicators and correct them (if they deviate from the norm).

You already know how to measure the temperature in an apartment. Now consider how to achieve optimal temperature performance. Here you will be helped by a variety of equipment, which is also available in a wide range.

Air conditioners

In the heat, an indispensable assistant for everyone will be air conditioning. Agree, it’s always nice to come home from work, knowing that there you can finally breathe cool air. Even if the thermometer shows +30°C.

Yes, air conditioners do not clean the air and do not supply clean and fresh air from the street (although some models still support the air mixing function). Most household split systems simply cool it and drive it in circles.

However, this is enough to create a comfortable microclimate in the room. And in any. In the living room, where air conditioning is installed, you can comfortably watch TV, communicate with other family members. And in the bedroom — read books, relax and, of course, get a good night’s sleep.

Ventilation systems

Household fans also help a lot in the heat. Depending on the model, they can simply drive air around the room (like an air conditioner) or remove it through a ventilation shaft. In the latter case, you can additionally open windows for ventilation in order to achieve the optimum temperature, and at the same time ensure the flow of oxygen.

If the budget allows, it makes sense to buy a full-fledged supply and exhaust ventilation system. For example, a household recuperator. He knows how to remove air and supply fresh air from the street — even with the windows closed. Thanks to this feature, you can easily achieve the desired temperature and a pleasant microclimate at any time of the year (even in winter, even in summer).

Heating appliances

If your heating is too bad, then it makes sense to think about buying a heater. For example, an electric convector or a compact fan heater.

If there is a small child in the house, then a portable heater will not be superfluous — so that you can put it at the right distance, providing a comfortable temperature for the baby. And when he grows up a little, you can install a «warm floor» in the children’s system. Considering that most of the time children spend sitting, crawling or playing on the floor, it will definitely not be superfluous.

Humidifiers

During the heating season, batteries often heat up so much that they dry out the air. In this case, humidifiers will help to normalize the level of humidity. There are different models to choose from (from ultra-compact to productive), so that for each room (bedroom, nursery, living room) you can choose the right option.

The optimal temperature in the apartment is the key to your health and well-being

Your mood, well-being, and health directly depend on the temperature of the air in the house. Of course, you can ignore it and just live as always. But why torture yourself, if today there are so many different devices for measuring air temperature and for correcting it.

So do not immediately abandon this venture. Try to measure the current temperature in the apartment, and then try to normalize it. When you personally feel how much more pleasant and comfortable it has become to be in the room, you will hardly want to go back. But this is not necessary, since climate and ventilation equipment is available to everyone, and you can purchase it in our Vencon online store.