What dangers lurk in the vents

It so happened in my life that I had to move several times, and I learned from my own experience how important it was for the ventilation to work properly. Having seen these inconspicuous small squares under the ceiling, I just want to decorate them with something so that they do not get out of the general view. But you can not do this, serviceable ventilation vents protect from many troubles, especially in apartment buildings.

Vent can be dangerous

In high-rise buildings, a common network of communications has been designed and built: water, drain, heating, gas supply, ventilation. Each performs its task in the amount of the whole house. Any violation or unauthorized redevelopment of pipes leads to a violation of the overall system. An explosion of gas may occur, flooding several floors. Against this background, the possibility of ventilation seems very modest. But I do not recommend underestimating them, because if ventilation does not work, then:

there is no air circulation and renewal;
there are unpleasant odors;
mold and fungus appear;
service life of finishing materials is reduced several times;
increases the level of humidity in the room;
the occupants' health guarantee disappears.

Often, people look for the causes of deterioration of living conditions in an apartment, without thinking that when condensation appears on the windows and the first signs of mold, you must first check the draft in the ventilation.

What is the danger

In the houses of the old building, most often after the installation of plastic windows, complain of high humidity, the appearance of an unpleasant smell.The paradox lies in the collision of the old layout and new advances in technology. Hermetically closed windows do not eliminate drafts, and narrow ventilation shafts are unable to provide a constant flow of air. And if someone from the neighbors closed the vent or taped them with wallpaper, it becomes bad for the whole floor or vertical.

Another reason is the reluctance to conduct regular checks of the ventilation operation and its cleaning.. You have to pay for this, but no one wants extra expenses. But when the smells of the toilet or other unappetizing flavors begin to be heard from the next apartment, you will have to check it.

The danger lies in the unauthorized redevelopment in violation of general communications. Air intake is limited and dangerous situations arise.

With a gas leak, most of it goes through the vents, but if they do not function, the danger of an explosion increases several times.

How to save yourself

Clogged ventilation passages become a breeding ground for bacteria that cause allergies, lung diseases, and asthma.The stagnation of air provokes damage to the wallpaper, due to high humidity. The most unpleasant moment lies in the appearance of uninvited guests - cockroaches from the vents.

Lucky for those who live in a friendly staircase, where the neighbors get along with each other. Then the treatment of insects is carried out by agreement at once in all apartments and utility rooms. If this is not the case, cockroaches migrate from one kitchen to another through ventilation. Salvation in the installation of a very fine mesh on the outlet.

But it will have to be followed, cleaned and replaced with a new one if the cells are clogged with dust.

To avoid problems, you must:

regularly check the lit with a match or lighter;
clean the vents in your apartment by yourself or call specialists;
not to close the vent and not to carry out unauthorized alterations in violation of the ducts;
make friends with neighbors whenever possible.