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Home technology, also known as building services or Technical Building Equipment (TGA), covers all systems that provide and control heat, cooling, air and water in a building. This includes heating (e.g. heat pumps), air conditioning and cooling, ventilation (e.g. ventilation systems), plumbing as well as piping and drainage systems. Modern systems with control and smart-home technology ensure energy efficiency, a healthy indoor climate, comfort and everyday safety.

Modern home technology offers numerous benefits for owners and tenants:

• Energy savings through efficient heating and air-conditioning systems
• Healthier indoor climate through ventilation systems and air purifiers
• Comfort & safety thanks to intelligent control systems (smart home)
• Sustainability through heat pumps, solar systems and optimised water use
• Increased property value through modern technical equipment

Home technology includes, among others:

• Heating technology (heat pumps, heating coils & preheaters, infrared heaters, accessories & spare parts)
• Air conditioning (portable air conditioners, split AC units, AC accessories)
• Ventilation technology (ventilation systems, air purifiers, kitchen exhaust / range hoods, ventilation pipes & fittings, air filters)
• Plumbing technology (fittings, drainage systems, pipe systems, seals & accessories)
• Drainage systems (inlet grates, drainage channels, gargoyles, plenum boxes)
• Tools & installation material for installation (fastening material, tape & sealing tape)

These systems form the basis for a functioning and energy-efficient home.

The right choice depends on various factors:

• Apartment size and building type
• Energy demand and insulation standard
• Budget and funding options (e.g. for heat pumps or ventilation systems)
• Individual requirements, such as energy-saving heating systems for low operating costs

Tip: At Wohnungstechnik.de you will find a large selection of tested products as well as expert articles and advice for the optimal solution.

Many areas of modern home technology are subsidised in Germany through government programmes such as BAFA and KfW. Particular focus is on:

• Heat pumps: high subsidies for replacing old heating systems
• Solar systems: funding for photovoltaics and solar thermal
• Energy-efficient heating systems: e.g. underfloor heating and hybrid solutions
• Ventilation systems with heat recovery: for better energy efficiency and a healthy indoor climate

Thanks to these funding programmes, investment costs can be reduced considerably. More information in the guide and directly in the shop.

A controlled domestic ventilation system (KWL) automatically exchanges stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air, without any need to open windows. Systems with heat recovery use the warmth of the exhaust air to preheat the supply air, saving heating energy. A KWL is especially worthwhile in new builds and renovated buildings with an airtight envelope, for allergy sufferers (pollen filters) and to prevent mould caused by excessive humidity.

As a rule of thumb: check filters every 3 to 6 months and replace them depending on how dirty they are, but no later than after 12 months. In environments with high dust or pollen levels, more frequent replacement can make sense. Dirty filters reduce air quality, increase energy consumption and strain the system. Suitable replacement filters of all classes, from bag & compact filters to fine-dust filters (ePM1), are available directly in our shop.

An air pressure switch monitors the air pressure in rooms where a fireplace (e.g. a chimney or wood stove) is operated together with an extraction system (e.g. a range hood or ventilation system). It prevents dangerous negative pressure that could draw toxic flue gases into the living space. In many cases, the chimney sweep requires an air pressure switch with DIBt approval so that the joint operation of a fireplace and extraction system is permitted.