A ventilation grille can easily disappear behind a curtain or cupboard. A short inventory of the provisions in your home helps you discuss their use, maintenance and any problems together.
Make an overview for each room
Walk through the rooms and note which grilles, vents or extraction points are present. Take a photo and record which system they belong to, if known. Keep any available manual with your overview.
Also record which components have previously been replaced or adjusted. A maintenance conversation can then start without having to reconstruct the installation history.
Follow the system instructions
Flemish guidance on fresh air recommends maintaining a ventilation system according to the manufacturer’s manual. Use those instructions as the starting point for any parts you are allowed to clean yourself. View the guidance on fresh air at home.
- Where can you find the brand, model and manual?
- Which components need cleaning or checking?
- When was the last maintenance carried out?
- Have any noises or other changes appeared since an adjustment?
Do not adjust the settings by guesswork
Ask the installer or maintenance provider about unclear controls or settings. Describe what you notice and ask which check is appropriate. This keeps the conversation focused on your installation.
Do signs of damp keep returning? Discuss how the room is used and other possible sources too. Our page about ventilation solutions outlines the topics you can bring to the discussion.
