Heating
All of our homes have a heater that can heat your main living room to at least 18 degrees. In most cases this is a heat pump, which costs around half as much to run as other heaters.
Keeping warm
We want you and your whānau to be comfortable in your home. 100% of our homes meet the Healthy Homes standard. Below are some tips to make sure you are keeping your home as warm and healthy as possible.
Heating
HEALTHY HOMES UPGRADE PROGRAMME
Ventilation
Your home has fans in your kitchen and bathroom to remove damp air from cooking, bathing or showering. This helps to make your home drier, easier to keep warm, and less likely to have mould. It is also important to regularly open the doors and windows of your home to let fresh air in, even in winter.
Drainage and moisture outside
It is important to check that your roof, gutters, and downpipes are free of leaves and debris. This is so they can correctly catch rainwater and move it away from your home. If you are concerned about gutters being blocked, you can report this to your tenancy manager.
Stopping Draughts
It is important to make sure there are no leaks or gaps in floors and walls, around doors and windows, or in a fireplace or chimney. If you discover that there are, you can let your tenancy manager know. We will work with you to find the best solution to keep the warm air in your home and the cold winter air out.
