No one pays attention to ventilation if it functions properly. As a rule, exhaust vents are installed in the kitchen, bathroom and toilet. Air flows arise due to the difference in temperature inside the building and outside. At the same time, an influx of fresh air is necessary to ventilate the premises.
Ventilation check required in case of malfunction.
Kitchen
Food is being cooked in this room and gas combustion products and specific odors are constantly appearing. If a malfunction occurs in the hood, they spread to all rooms and remain there for a long time. In addition, the soot generated from the combustion of gas will be deposited on all surfaces. Most of it stays in the kitchen.
Bathroom
Violation of ventilation in the bathroom leads to an increase in humidity. At the same time, dark spots of mold appear in the corners, on the walls and ceiling, which is harmful to he alth.
High humidity is immediately felt by a person, in which case verification is necessaryventilation.
Toilet
When the exhaust hood in the toilet is clogged, being in it becomes unpleasant, and the smells from the bathrooms will spread throughout all the rooms of the apartment.
How to check for thrust the easy way
Ventilation is checked periodically as soon as dust appears on the grates. To do this, they are removed and washed from dirt. After the lattice is installed back and a transom or window is opened in the kitchen or in the room nearby. If the test is carried out in a bathroom or toilet, the doors are left open to create an air flow. To check the effectiveness of the hood, a sheet of paper is applied to the ventilation grill. He should "pull" to her, which is a signal of the presence of traction. A piece of toilet paper should hold onto the grate on its own. In another way, you can check the presence of thrust by deflecting the flame of a lighter or candle. The procedure is repeated in all areas. Ventilation cleaning is required if the sheet is not attracted to the grate.
You need to know that in hot weather, the draft in the ventilation duct deteriorates and it is useless to check it. It depends on the temperature difference between the room and the outside. In this case, forced ventilation is activated.
How to properly organize ventilation in the apartment
Lack of fresh air in the apartment can also be the cause of its poor circulation. This became especially noticeable with the replacement of windows with plastic ones, which are distinguished by their tightness. In this caseResidents need to resolve this issue on their own. Ventilation is improved as follows:
- frequent ventilation of premises;
- micro-ventilation of plastic windows;
- air conditioner installation;
- application of supply valves;
- use of supply and exhaust forced ventilation.
The reason for the lack of traction may be unauthorized redevelopment of the apartment of the residents living upstairs, or when the system is overloaded from an enterprise built on the ground floor, for example, a store or cafe. Here, even a ventilation check is required, since extraneous odors appear in the apartment. In both cases, you need to seek help from the Housing Office.
Rules for cleaning ventilation ducts
Do-it-yourself cleaning of ventilation is prohibited, since the mine is serviced by specialists from the management company on the roof or technical floors. She is usually approached with complaints about the lack of traction. When calling for specialists, you should warn the neighbors about this, since when cleaning the mine, dust can fall into the apartments through the ventilation openings.
When self-checking ventilation, it is only allowed to clean the channel leading from the apartment to the main shaft. To do this, perform the following operations.
- Move furniture, cover floor and close wall at work site.
- Remove, clean and, if necessary, replace the grate.
- Wearing gloves on your hands, carefully remove the debris from the ventilation duct and remove the residue with a vacuum cleaner. Debris is best removed with a toolspatula type, so as not to get hurt by sharp fragments.
- Reinstall the grate and check for draft by opening the window.
Additional ventilation device
When the ventilation at home is working properly, but there is not enough fresh air, the following measures are required to improve the microclimate.
- Plastic windows are hermetic, but it is advisable to purchase window systems with a micro-ventilation function.
- The supply of fresh air can be ensured using valves, grilles, filters, heaters and supply forced fans.
- Partially help air conditioner, refreshing and dehumidifying air.
- Install a supply and exhaust ventilation system.
When choosing a way to ventilate rooms, you should determine its effectiveness and which devices are already working. The exhaust ventilation must first be checked and the need to install additional equipment that improves the quality of its work should be identified.
No matter how efficient the hood works, fresh air is needed. To do this, valves are installed behind the batteries. The diameter of the openings facing the street is 6-10 cm. A plug is installed in them, which can have manual or automatic control. The incoming air can be cleaned using filter elements installed in the valves.
Ventilation is classified as follows:
- forced or natural movement of indoor air;
- exhaust or supply type of device;
- what kind of service is provided: local or general;
- availability of channels for air transmission;
- composite or monoblock design.
The choice of the type of ventilation depends on the area and purpose of the premises, the number of equipment and people in it, and the type of their activity. In all cases, natural exhaust is preferred as it is the most economical option.
How ventilation systems are checked
Ventilation systems are subject to inspection, which can be emergency or planned. Checking their work is done using an anemometer. It is introduced into the ventilation duct, while ensuring the flow of air into the room.
In the branches of the mine, the air speed must be at least 3 m/s.
Measurement results must be recorded.
They are recorded by devices, and then an act of checking ventilation is drawn up. It should provide data on how efficiently the system is performing and whether it meets design standards.
Conclusion
Checking the ventilation in the apartment is a simple operation that must be done in order to maintain an optimal microclimate.
In case of violations in its work, you need to know what the owner of the home can do and in what cases he should contact the management company.
