{"id":13006,"date":"2025-06-12T13:57:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T13:57:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/?page_id=13006"},"modified":"2026-04-07T10:42:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:42:11","slug":"fix-it-yourself","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/fix-it-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix it yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrick-perkins-3wylDrjxH-E-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/patrick-perkins-3wylDrjxH-E-unsplash-1-300x223.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"396\" height=\"294\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17993\" \/><\/a><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/brina-blum-nWX4pKwzLoE-unsplash-scaled.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span><strong>What are you responsible<br \/>\nfor in your home?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p class=\"Lead\"><span>We take care of the building and<br \/>\nthe surrounding area, so you can<br \/>\nfocus on enjoying student life.<br \/>\nYou are responsible for your<br \/>\napartment and take care of<br \/>\nsmall tasks yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<div   class=\"SL-Rad  child-items-\">\n    \n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"SL-Kolumn SL-Kolumn-6 \">\n    \n<\/div>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span><strong>What you need to know as a tenant:<\/strong><\/span><strong data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"174\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>You handle small tasks in your apartment<\/span><br \/>\n<span><span>(e.g. changing bulbs, batteries, cleaning<br \/>\nfloor drains).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>We handle bigger issues <\/span><span><span>(such as electrical<br \/>\nfaults, pipe flushing, broken machines).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><strong>Safety<\/strong>: Test your smoke alarm regularly.<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Keep stairwells free from items.<\/span>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 &#091;&#093;\"><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"430\" style=\"height: 35px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\n<td style=\"width: 36.8056px;height: 25px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 379.236px;height: 25px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"width: 36.8056px;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 379.236px;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-s-1-av-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-s-1-av-2-181x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"383\" height=\"635\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-s-1-av-2-181x300.png 181w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-s-1-av-2.png 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-2-170x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"324\" height=\"572\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-2-170x300.png 170w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Fix-yourself-2.png 543w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/PDF-ikon-csb-gra.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/PDF-ikon-csb-gra.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"38\" height=\"32\" class=\" wp-image-13958 alignleft\" \/><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Who-Is-Responsible-for-What-in-Your-Home-250423-ENG.pdf\">Who is responsible for what in<br \/>\nyour home?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"369\" cellpadding=\"10 px\" style=\"height: 9px;width: 328px;background-color: #f0faff\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 301.319px\">\n<h3><strong>Things you can fix yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:1020},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:849}&#093;\">Fix a clogged kitchen sink<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:1020},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:849}&#093;\">Clean the floor drain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:1020},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:849}&#093;\">Clean the water trap<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:1020},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:849}&#093;\">Take care of the kitchen fan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:1020},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:849}&#093;\">When the electricity stops working<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:1020},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:849}&#093;\">Ensure good indoor environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&quot;list&quot;,{&quot;spread&quot;:false,&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:1020},&quot;regular_list_item&quot;,{&quot;start&quot;:821,&quot;end&quot;:849}&#093;\">Change light sources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"width: 36.8056px;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 379.236px;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span><strong>Things you can<br \/>\nfix yourself<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px\">\n<td style=\"width: 36.8056px;height: 25px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 379.236px;height: 25px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 10px\">\n<td style=\"width: 36.8056px;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 379.236px;height: 10px\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><span>1.<\/span><span><strong>Fix a clogged kitchen sink<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rengora-diskho-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rengora-diskho-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"460\" height=\"265\" class=\" wp-image-18519 alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>Water draining slowly? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 &#091;&#093;\"><span>Fixing a clogged kitchen sink can be easier<br \/>\nthan you think!<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"19\"><div class=\"SL-Container \"><\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><div id=\"accordion-2122032539-323619795\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-692915553-230432235\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-2122032539-323619795\" href=\"#accordion-group-692915553-230432235\">\n                    <span>Try these steps to fix a clogged kitchen sink<\/span>\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-692915553-230432235\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<ol>\n<li><strong>Flush with warm water and dish soap:<\/strong><br \/>\nStart by flushing vigorously with warm or<br \/>\nhot water and a little dish soap. This can<br \/>\ndissolve grease and dirt causing the<br \/>\nblockage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use a plunger:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf the warm water doesn\u2019t help, try using<br \/>\na plunger to remove the blockage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Report a fault:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf none of this works, make a fault report<br \/>\non My Pages.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<table width=\"398\" cellpadding=\"10 px\" style=\"height: 6px;background-color: #fffbe6;width: 353px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 326.319px\"><em><strong>Note!<\/strong> Never pour oil or cooking fat down the drain, as it can clog the pipes. <\/em><em>Instead, let the fat cool, pour it into a sealable container, and take it to <\/em><em>a recycling center.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"111\"><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span>2. Clean the Floor Drain<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Cleaning a floor drain is quite simple and important<br \/>\nto avoid clogs and bad odors.<br \/>\n<div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><div id=\"accordion-1250581353-1028851274\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1895906749-1934288721\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1250581353-1028851274\" href=\"#accordion-group-1895906749-1934288721\">\n                    How to clean the floor drain\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1895906749-1934288721\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<ol>\n<li><strong>Protect your hands:<\/strong><br \/>\nWear rubber gloves to keep your hands<br \/>\nclean and protected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove the cover:<\/strong><br \/>\nLift off the floor drain cover, which is<br \/>\noften made of metal or plastic. If it\u2019s<br \/>\nstuck, use a screwdriver.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remove debris:<\/strong><br \/>\nUse a small brush to remove debris and<br \/>\nhair from the drain. In many cases, you<br \/>\nneed to lift out\u00a0 an insert from the drain<br \/>\nto clean it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dish soap and warm water:<\/strong><br \/>\nIf the drain is slow, pour down a mixture<br \/>\nof warm water and dish soap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flush with hot water:<\/strong><br \/>\nPour hot water into the floor drain to rinse<br \/>\naway loose debris.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Put the cover back:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen everything is clean, put the cover<br \/>\nback on.<br \/>\n<br data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"833\" \/><em><strong>Tip!<\/strong> Clean the floor drain regularly to<\/em><br \/>\n<em>avoid bad odors.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"111\"><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span>3. Clean the water trap<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p><p>Cleaning the water trap is simple and doesn\u2019t require any<br \/>\nheavy tools.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"19\"><div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><div id=\"accordion-1231341006-1919847673\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1023026081-697042611\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1231341006-1919847673\" href=\"#accordion-group-1023026081-697042611\">\n                    How to clean the water trap\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1023026081-697042611\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preparations:<\/strong><br \/>\nTurn off the water: To avoid spills, turn off<br \/>\nthe water. Protect the work area: Lay out<br \/>\na towel or plastic to catch any water.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Locate the water trap:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>The water trap is usually located under<br \/>\nthe sink and looks like a U-shaped bend<br \/>\nin the pipe.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Remove the water trap:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Unscrew: Use your hands if it\u2019s not too<br \/>\ntightly fastened. Unscrew both the upper<br \/>\npart connected to the drainpipe and the<br \/>\nlower part that leads the water away.<br \/>\nBe careful: Place a bucket or basin<br \/>\nunderneath to catch any water that<br \/>\nmay spill out.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\"><strong>Clean the water trap:<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span>Empty and clean: Remove debris,<br \/>\nhair, soap scum, and dirt. Use a small<br \/>\nbrush or cloth to scrub the inside.<br \/>\nFlush through: Run water through<br \/>\nthe water trap to ensure it\u2019s clean.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\"><\/span><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Reinstall the water trap:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Screw the water trap back on securely,<br \/>\nbut not too tight to avoid cracking.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">Test:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Turn the water back on and check that<br \/>\neverything works properly. Make sure<br \/>\nthere are no leaks and the water flows<br \/>\nfreely. If it still doesn\u2019t work, make a<br \/>\nfault report.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"111\"><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span>4. Take Care of the Kitchen Hood<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p><p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Koksflaktfilter.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Koksflaktfilter-300x243.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"320\" class=\" wp-image-13089 alignnone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Koksflaktfilter-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Koksflaktfilter.png 482w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A functioning kitchen hood improves ventilation<br \/>\nand helps remove cooking fumes and moisture.<br \/>\nTo keep it working optimally, it\u2019s important to<br \/>\nmaintain it regularly.<\/p>\n<table width=\"346\" cellpadding=\"10 px\" style=\"height: 23px;background-color: #fffbe6;width: 331px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 304.323px\"><strong>Clean the Filter<\/strong>\n<p data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"354\">The filter in the kitchen hood needs to be<br \/>\ncleaned regularly to avoid fire risk.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"439\">Grease in the filter can melt from the<br \/>\nheat, drip onto the stove, and cause<br \/>\na fire.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"19\"><div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><div id=\"accordion-274696002-1769984622\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1034347815-2019977485\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-274696002-1769984622\" href=\"#accordion-group-1034347815-2019977485\">\n                    How to clean the kitchen hood\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1034347815-2019977485\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<ol>\n<li><strong>Remove the filter:<\/strong><br \/>\nLift the filter off from the underside<br \/>\nof the hood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soak the filter:<\/strong><br \/>\nFill the sink with warm water and<br \/>\na bit of dish soap. Soak the filter for<br \/>\na while.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wipe the hood opening:<\/strong><br \/>\nTake the opportunity to wipe the<br \/>\ninside of the hood opening with<br \/>\na cloth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean the filter housing:<\/strong><br \/>\nWash the filter housing with water<br \/>\nand dish soap to remove grease.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Put the filter back:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen the filter is clean and dry,<br \/>\nput it back in the housing and snap<br \/>\nit back into place in the hood.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"111\"><\/p><\/div>\n<h4><span>5. If the Electricity Stops Working<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/p><p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Proppskap.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Proppskap-300x201.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"270\" class=\" wp-image-13091 alignnone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Proppskap-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Proppskap.png 522w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"188\">If the electricity stops working in your apartment,<br data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"144\" \/>follow these steps to find out what\u2019s wrong.<\/p>\n<table width=\"333\" cellpadding=\"10 px\" style=\"height: 16px;background-color: #fffbe6;width: 303px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 276.319px\">Remember to be careful when handling electricity, and if you feel unsure, wait for professional help.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"19\"><div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><div id=\"accordion-1878338829-761204981\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1629070519-1438530151\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1878338829-761204981\" href=\"#accordion-group-1629070519-1438530151\">\n                    Follow these steps\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1629070519-1438530151\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"397\">Check fuses and circuit breakers:<\/strong><br data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\" \/>Go to the electrical panel, usually in the<br \/>\nhallway, and check if any fuse has blown.<br \/>\nIf a fuse has tripped, turn it back on.<br \/>\nAlso check that no circuit breakers have<br \/>\nbeen switched off.<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"754\"><strong data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"634\">See if electricity works in certain areas:<\/strong><br data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"637\" \/>If only parts of the apartment are without<br \/>\npower, the problem may be limited to that<br \/>\ncircuit or a specific appliance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"924\"><strong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"782\">Test other appliances:<\/strong><br data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"785\" \/>Unplug all electrical devices and test if the<br \/>\nelectricity works. This can help you identify<br \/>\nif a specific appliance is causing the<br \/>\nproblem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"1139\"><strong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"975\">Check if others in the building are<br \/>\naffected:<\/strong><br data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"978\" \/>Is it only your apartment, or do other<br \/>\napartments in the same building have<br \/>\nno power? If multiple apartments are<br \/>\naffected, it may be a bigger electrical<br \/>\nissue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span><strong><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Goteborg-Energi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Goteborg-Energi-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"109\" class=\"wp-image-18008 alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/p><p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"222\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"83\">Check with G\u00f6teborg Energi:<\/strong><br data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"86\" \/>Planned power outages are announced,<br \/>\nbut sometimes unexpected faults can occur.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"222\">To see current outages:<\/p>\n<p class=\"tw-data-text tw-text-large tw-ta\" data-placeholder=\"\u00d6vers\u00e4ttning\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborgenergi.se\/kundservice\/avbrott\/aktuella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit G\u00f6teborg Energi\u2019s website <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/short-term-contract\/\">\u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goteborgenergi.se\/kundservice\/avbrott\/aktuella\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"353\"><strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"243\">Report a fault:<\/strong><br data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"246\" \/>If you can\u2019t fix the problem yourself or if it<br \/>\nseems to be a major electrical fault,<br \/>\nmake a fault report.<\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span>6. <\/span><span>Ensure a Good Indoor<br \/>\nEnvironment<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Mat-temperaturen.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Mat-temperaturen-300x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"246\" class=\" wp-image-13090 alignnone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Mat-temperaturen-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Mat-temperaturen-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Mat-temperaturen.png 1013w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To get the best possible indoor environment,<\/p>\n<div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><div id=\"accordion-86130713-343242355\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1342222614-819208721\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-86130713-343242355\" href=\"#accordion-group-1342222614-819208721\">\n                    Follow these tips\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1342222614-819208721\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<ol>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"438\"><strong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"226\">Open window vents:<\/strong><br data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"229\" \/>When the window vents are open, all the<br \/>\nair in your apartment is replaced every<br \/>\ntwo hours. Closed vents cause poor<br \/>\nindoor air quality, make it harder<br \/>\nfor the radiators to heat the room,<br \/>\nand can lead to mold.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"527\"><strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"460\">Clean the vents:<\/strong><br data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"463\" \/>Make sure both supply and exhaust<br \/>\nvents are clean and dust-free.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"680\"><strong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"561\">Keep the bathroom door open:<\/strong><br data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"564\" \/>After bathing or showering, as well as<br \/>\nwhen you\u2019ve done laundry or are drying<br \/>\nclothes, leave the bathroom door open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"876\"><strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"710\">Ventilate during winter:<\/strong><br data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"713\" \/>Ventilate with cross-ventilation for short<br \/>\nperiods. This works better than leaving a<br \/>\nwindow slightly open for a long time.<br \/>\nVents in the home should be kept open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"965\"><strong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"908\">Place furniture correctly:<\/strong><br data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\" \/>Keep furniture at least 15 cm away from<br \/>\nthe radiators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1162\"><strong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"995\">Measure the temperature:<\/strong><br data-start=\"995\" data-end=\"998\" \/>Hold a thermometer in the middle of the<br \/>\nroom, one meter above the floor, to check<br \/>\nthe temperature. If it\u2019s below 20 degrees<br \/>\nCelsius, make a fault report.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"111\"><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matta-sitta-pa-golvet-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Matta-sitta-pa-golvet-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"443\" height=\"273\" class=\" wp-image-18518 alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"123\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"70\">Tip! Use Rugs:<\/strong><br data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"73\" \/>A cold floor can make the entire room feel colder.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"240\">A rug reduces direct contact with the cold floor,<br \/>\nwhich makes you feel warmer when walking<br \/>\nor sitting on the floor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"335\"><strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"263\">Sound Absorption:<\/strong><br data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"266\" \/>Rugs absorb sound and reduce echoes, which<br \/>\ncan make the room quieter.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/bo-hos-oss\/el-och-varme\/\">More about electricity and heating <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/short-term-contract\/\">\u2192<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/bo-hos-oss\/el-och-varme\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span>7. Change Light Sources<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Byta-glodlampa-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/Byta-glodlampa-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"442\" height=\"261\" class=\" wp-image-18517 alignnone\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><strong>How to Replace Fluorescent Tubes or Light Bulbs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"200\">If the fluorescent tube starts flickering or takes longer<br \/>\nto light up, it\u2019s time to replace it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"285\">A flickering tube can increase the risk of fire,<br \/>\nso replace it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"19\"><div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"358\"><div id=\"accordion-1323672804-684315836\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1582563901-1733620346\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-1323672804-684315836\" href=\"#accordion-group-1582563901-1733620346\">\n                    Keep these things in mind\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1582563901-1733620346\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"518\"><strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"398\">Choose the right fluorescent tube:<\/strong><br data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"401\" \/>Make sure the new tube has the same wattage as<br \/>\nthe old one. This ensures you get the correct<br \/>\nlength and brightness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"751\"><strong data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"542\">Check the fixture:<\/strong><br data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"545\" \/>Look to see if the fixture has a *starter. If it does,<br \/>\nyou need to replace both the tube and the<br \/>\nstarter with &#8220;EM&#8221; LED tubes and starters. If the<br \/>\nfixture does not have a starter, you need &#8220;HF&#8221;<br \/>\nLED tubes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"880\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"772\">Report a fault:<\/strong><br data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"775\" \/>If you have trouble replacing the tube, or if the<br \/>\nsocket in the fixture is broken,<br \/>\nmake a fault report.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"111\"><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"19\"><div class=\"SL-Container \">\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><div id=\"accordion-98740446-1670114977\" class=\"accordion   \">        <div class=\"accordion-group \">\n            <div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n                <a aria-controls=\"accordion-group-1056346440-990516117\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-98740446-1670114977\" href=\"#accordion-group-1056346440-990516117\">\n                    What is a starter?\n                    <svg class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M6.646 3.646a.5.5 0 01.708 0l6 6a.5.5 0 010 .708l-6 6a.5.5 0 01-.708-.708L12.293 10 6.646 4.354a.5.5 0 010-.708z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            <div hidden id=\"accordion-group-1056346440-990516117\" class=\"accordion-body  collapse\">\n                <div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n                    \n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\"><a href=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Glimtandare.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Glimtandare-300x194.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-13053 alignnone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Glimtandare-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Glimtandare-430x280.png 430w, https:\/\/www.chalmersstudentbostader.se\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/Glimtandare.png 758w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">A starter is a small part that looks like a plug<br \/>\nand is located inside the fluorescent tube lamp.<br \/>\nIt helps to ignite the fluorescent tube.\u00a0There are<br \/>\ndifferent types of fluorescent tube lamps.<\/p>\n<p>If the lamp is conventional, a starter is needed,<br \/>\nbut if it\u00a0 is electronic, it is not required.\u00a0It is a<br \/>\ngood idea to replace both the fluorescent tube<br \/>\nand the starter at the same time because they<br \/>\nare usually the same age.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">The new starter must match the power (wattage)<br \/>\nof the fluorescent tube.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"35\">\n                <\/p><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/p><p data-renderer-start-pos=\"111\"><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><p><strong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"54\">Tip!\u00a0<\/strong><br data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\" \/><em>Bring the broken fluorescent tube or light bulb<br \/>\nwith you to the store \u2014it makes it easier to find<br \/>\nthe right replacement.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are you responsible for in your home? 2. 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