We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
Can't open windows
Comments
-
Wow, you are lucky having this system, it's been around a few years, well we got ours 16 years ago. Try doing it the way the landlord suggested, you are not supposed to have windows open.0
-
But wouldn't it get incredibly hot and stuffy in summer, if the air that's brought in is pre-warmed? Is it possible to switch the heat recovery system off?0
-
The system typically has a summer bypass which turns it into a more regular ventilation system.
Either way, the landlord's request is exactly that, a request: you're under no obligation to follow it.
I'd suggest trying it out, though: in winter it can be a good way to reduce humidity without losing heat, and in summer it can usually ventilate the property fairly well on it's own, if it was well set up.
If you find it's too hot and stuffy in summer, open the windows.
I doubt the landlord actually means "Stop using the windows" - I think he's more suggesting that in winter it's more effective to reduce humidity by using the heat recovery system. This is particularly true in kitchens and bathrooms."You did not pull yourself up by your bootstraps. You were lucky enough to come of age at a time when housing was cheap, welfare was generous, and inflation was high enough to wipe out any debts you acquired. I’m pleased for you, but please stop being so unbearably smug about it."0 -
It does sound like the LL is actually trying to be helpful regarding best way to use the system, but has perhaps not explained it as well or diplomatically as mojisola.
I can vouch for that.but then we have seen some pretty stupid landlords on this board.0 -
It does sound like the LL is actually trying to be helpful regarding best way to use the system, but has perhaps not explained it as well or diplomatically as mojisola.
I can vouch for that.
It kind of reminds me of when my kids were small on car journeys. I'd carefully adjust the dual zone climate control settings for optimum comfort - and then they'd open the bl**dy windows!0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 354K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.3K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455.3K Spending & Discounts
- 247.1K Work, Benefits & Business
- 603.7K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178.3K Life & Family
- 261.2K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards