Ventilatiekeur and residents
What does Ventilatiekeur mean for residents?
Research shows that the indoor climate in homes is often worse than outdoor air quality. Many people don’t realise that they create their own indoor climate. Cooking releases particulate matter, and both washing and cooking generate significant moisture. Additionally, CO₂ is released during breathing. For health reasons, it is essential to refresh indoor air regularly, so make sure to ventilate.
With Ventilatiekeur, as a resident, you can be sure that the ventilation system is maintained, inspected and, where necessary, recalibrated by a certified ventilation specialist. The system’s operation and performance are documented during this process, providing clarity on whether the ventilation system is functioning correctly. Of course, residents can also play their part in creating a healthy indoor environment.
Healthy indoor air checklist
Ventilation is essential for achieving and maintaining healthy indoor air. But how do you know if the air inside your home is healthy? While healthy air is invisible, unhealthy air can often be seen and felt.
Indoor air is unhealthy if you experience or notice any of the following:
✔ Headache
✔ Fatigue
✔ Dry / sore / watery eyes
✔ Shortness of breath
✔ Skin irritation
✔ Sneezing and a runny nose
✔ Mould and/or damp spots
✔ Wood rot
✔ Silverfish
✔ Temperature fluctuations
✔ Condensation on windows
Benefits of Ventilatiekeur
Ventilatiekeur helps to ensure that ventilation systems function effectively by carrying out maintenance, inspections, measurements and providing information in accordance with a standardised procedure. This gives residents and property managers a better understanding of the quality of the ventilation system. Thanks to clear information, residents also know what to look out for themselves. The quality standard behind the Ventilatiekeur also makes it clear to the property manager which requirements the system must meet.
With Ventilatiekeur, residents can count on:
- Routine maintenance and inspections conducted by a certified ventilation specialist
- Checking the system’s operation and ventilation performance
- Information on the correct use and maintenance of the ventilation system
What can I do myself?
Ventilatiekeur plays a significant role in creating a healthy indoor climate, but residents also influence air quality. To ensure the ventilation system operates optimally, consider the following tips:
▪ Dry laundry outdoors or use a condensation dryer with an outlet to the outside.
▪ Use a lid when cooking and keep the cooker hood on.
▪ Wipe down the shower cabin after showering.
▪ Avoid using candles, incense, or air fresheners indoors.
▪ Do not smoke indoors.
