The deadlines for the completion of the heating season in Moscow and the Moscow region have been announced

The heating system in Moscow and the Moscow region operates on a principle based on the average daily air temperature, so there are no exact dates for heating shutdowns in the region yet.

As Radio 1 notes on Monday, May 5, the heating will be turned off if the temperature for five days remains at an average temperature above +8 degrees. Approximately, the heating season may be completed before May 14.

The dates of the beginning and end of the heating season are approved by the Mayor's office, namely, the Department of Housing and Communal Services (Housing and Communal Services). It traditionally takes several days to start and turn off the heating. Disconnection occurs first in factories and plants, then in residential buildings, and only then at social facilities.

When preparing to turn off the heating, one of the main tasks is to reduce heat loss. To do this, it is necessary to carefully check the tightness of all structures of the building and apartment.

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On May 4, it was reported that the heating season in Shchelkov near Moscow was extended until May 13. Earlier, they wanted to complete the heating season there, but because of the cold nights, they will continue to maintain the temperature in homes and social facilities, he notes. 360.ru .

Prior to that, on May 1, the mayor of the capital, Sergei Sobyanin, instructed to prepare for the heating season in Moscow by September 1. According to him, specialists will have to prepare over 74 thousand buildings for the heating period, including more than 34.6 thousand residential buildings, about 8.6 thousand social facilities and more than 30.8 thousand economic facilities, the Moscow City News agency reports.

Earlier, on April 30, Sergey Kolunov, deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Construction and Housing and Communal Services, said that heating should not be turned off prematurely due to the fact that if it is turned on again due to weather changes, heating supply networks may be strangled, which will lead to utility accidents, RT notes.

On April 22, it was reported that heating shutdown criteria may appear in Russia, taking into account weather forecasts. According to Boris Chernyshov, Deputy Speaker of the State Duma, today turning off heating or lowering the temperature of radiators does not depend on real weather conditions, but on calendar dates or some formal indicators. He also suggested taking into account the specifics of heating networks in different regions, NSN notes.

On April 8, the heating temperature in the capital was lowered to a minimum. Thus, the temperature of the mains coolant is 75-77 degrees, which is the minimum value necessary to ensure the heating of hot water to the required 60 degrees, the website clarifies. kp.ru .

In February Pravda.Ru She wrote that the optimal temperature for housing is about 18 degrees. Each extra degree increases costs by up to 7%, so it is important not to overheat the premises. Experts recommend using thermostats, ventilating the room for 5-10 minutes a day, and monitoring the insulation quality of doors and windows.