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Home maintenance tips for the upcoming heating season
As the heating season approaches, experts provide guidance on home maintenance and seasonal preparations. To improve efficiency and reduce costs, homeowners are advised to bleed radiators to remove air and check water pressure. Experts note that well-maintained radiators work more effectively. Additionally, proper ventilation is recommended to prevent mold and manage humidity levels.
Regarding rental properties, legal experts clarify that landlords are generally not obligated to retrofit apartments for climate control unless specified in the lease or if building standards were not met at the time of construction. Tenants may need to implement their own heat protection measures, such as thermal curtains.
In the kitchen, maintenance tips for cast iron cookware emphasize the importance of drying items immediately after washing to prevent rust. For gas grills, owners are warned to check for spider nests in burners, which can obstruct gas flow and cause dangerous flashbacks. Finally, heating oil prices are expected to rise in autumn due to increased seasonal demand and logistics constraints.
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DVFG · Deutscher Verband Flüssiggas · FastEnergy · Germany · Markus Lau · Mieterverein München · Monika Schmid-Balzert · Thomas Pliester