Shans Tips – Moisture in the home
09 April 2020

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Space heating is 36% of household energy use
The recommended temperature for bedrooms is 16-18 degrees
Insulation makes your home warmer, drier and healthier….and it lasts for generations
Cleaning mould with white vinegar kills it
Insulating a home is an investment for future generations who live in the house
NZ has one of the highest rates of asthma in the OEDC that’s 1 in 4 children, costing us about $4 billion per year
Every $1 spent on insulation equates to a $5-$7 return in health and energy benefits.
NZ homes are expensive to run, we spent approx $250m on inadequate heating
Un-flued gas heaters create 1 litre of moisture per hour
The recommended temperature for living rooms is 18-22 degrees
Damp air is harder to heat
Cold homes contribute to 1600 extra deaths in NZ per year
At 3% inflation, household energy bills are set to double again in the next 20 years
Warmer drier homes = fewer hospital admissions
Opening windows 20 minutes per day exchanges air making home easier to heat
Drying clothes inside creates 5 litres of moisture per day
Damp air causes respiratory problems
Hot water heating is 38% of household energy use
The current average rate of increase in electricity prices is 8.5%
The recommended temperature for utility or laundry rooms is 14-16 degree