Spring brings light and warmth – and it’s also time to get the yards ready for summer. This week, we will begin the spring maintenance of the outdoor areas, starting with the removal of grit from walkways to ensure safety in the yard areas. Please note that the work will proceed safely and efficiently if passageways are kept as clear as possible – we kindly ask you to avoid parking cars in the work areas.
Once the ground and lawn areas have dried sufficiently, we will continue with sweeping, tidying up the lawns, and other necessary maintenance tasks. Spring maintenance ensures a pleasant and well-kept environment for the residents.
Let’s get the yards ready so summer can arrive!
♻️ Global Recycling Day – March 18th – Let’s Take Care of the Environment Together! ♻️
Today is Global Recycling Day, a reminder of the importance of waste sorting and recycling. Small actions make a big difference in reducing waste and conserving natural resources!
🏡 A reminder for our residents:
✅ Sort waste correctly – plastic, bio-waste, cardboard, glass, and metal each in their designated bins.
✅ Avoid mixed waste – most waste can be recycled.
✅ Hazardous waste and electronic waste should be taken to designated collection points.
✅ Recycle usable furniture and items – donate or sell instead of throwing them away!
🌿 A small action, a big impact! 🌍
By sorting waste correctly, we help keep our living environment clean and pleasant. Thank you for doing your part! 💚
With the snowfall, snow removal, and sanding are once again necessary!
We kindly ask you to avoid parking cars in the yard area during and after snowfall to ensure that snow removal can be carried out safely and efficiently.
Cars parked in the yard area may hinder progress and complicate snow removal, which can also make sanding to prevent slipperiness more difficult.
Thank you for your cooperation! Together, we can ensure that the yard remains safe and well-maintained throughout the winter.
Due to Epiphany, our office will be closed on Monday, 6.1.2025.
When the office is closed, you can conveniently handle matters related to housing applications and living through our online services.
Maintenance issues!
For urgent maintenance matters, please contact the on-call maintenance service at +358 40 181 7400.
Termination of Lease!
When the office is closed, you can terminate your lease as follows:
- You can terminate the lease electronically at www.kovaoy.fi
- Written terminations can be left in the mailbox
- Sent by email to vuokra-asunnot@talohoito.fi
The entire office and maintenance team would like to wish all our customers and partners a happy and prosperous New Year 2025!
Week 1 brings changes to the phone service and office opening hours:
- Tuesday, 31.12.2024, 10:00 – 13:00.
- Wednesday, 1.1.2025, CLOSED.
When the office is closed, you can conveniently handle matters related to housing applications and living through our online services.
Maintenance issues!
For urgent maintenance matters, please contact the on-call maintenance service at +358 40 181 7400.
Termination of Lease!
When the office is closed, you can terminate your lease as follows:
- You can terminate the lease electronically at www.kovaoy.fi
- Written terminations can be left in the mailbox
- Sent by email to vuokra-asunnot@talohoito.fi
Happy New Year!
Kokkolan Vuokra Asunnot Oy would like to wish everyone a Merry and Peaceful Christmas Season.
Mon 23.12: Phone service open 10-13
office closed
Tue 24.12: CLOSED
Wed 25.12: CLOSED
Thu 26.12: CLOSED
When the office is closed, you can conveniently handle matters related to housing applications and living through our online services.
Maintenance issues!
For urgent maintenance matters, please contact the on-call maintenance service at +358 40 181 7400.
Termination of Lease!
When the office is closed, you can terminate your lease as follows:
- You can terminate the lease electronically at www.kovaoy.fi
- Written terminations can be left in the mailbox
- Sent by email to vuokra-asunnot@talohoito.fi
Merry Christmas!
Thursday 5.12 10.00–13.00 (telephone service)
Friday 6.12 Closed
MAINTENANCE MATTERS
In urgent maintenance matters, contact the on-call service, 040-181 7400.
Termination of the contract!
When the office is closed, you can terminate the apartment as follows:
• you can terminate the rental agreement electronically at https://portaali.tampuuri.fi/kokkolantalohoito/vuokrasopimuksenirtisanominen
• written terminations can be left in the mailbox
• by e-mail to vuokra-asunnot@talohoito.fi
We would like to inform you, our residents, about the operation of district heating and the use of thermostats, so you can make the most of your heating system.
Operation of District Heating:
- In a district heating system, the temperature of the water in the radiators is automatically adjusted according to the outdoor temperature. For example, when it is 0 degrees Celsius outside, the water in the radiator network is approximately 40 degrees Celsius.
- The heating is never turned off. In the autumn, when the days are still warm, the radiators may feel cooler. In the winter, when the frost comes, the radiators heat up more.
- Especially in autumn and spring, when there are large differences between day and night temperatures, the heating system reacts with a delay. This is because the thermostats and sensors in the heating system need time to adjust to the rapidly changing outdoor temperatures, which can cause a delay in indoor temperature regulation.
Thermostats:
- The ideal room temperature is usually around 20–22°C, which is comfortable and energy-efficient. As a resident, you can also adjust the room temperature using the radiator thermostat.
- A radiator thermostat is a device that regulates the temperature of the radiator based on the room temperature. It works by measuring the air temperature around the thermostat, not directly the temperature of the radiator or the water.
- When the room temperature reaches the set temperature on the thermostat, the thermostat starts to restrict the flow of water to the radiator, and the radiator cools down. If the room temperature drops below the set level (e.g., when it gets colder outside or a window is open), the thermostat opens the water flow to the radiator again, and the radiator starts to heat up.
Adjusting the thermostat is easy when you know a few basics. Here are some tips:
- Set the desired temperature: Turn the thermostat dial until it shows the temperature you want.
- Avoid large changes: Keep the thermostat settings as consistent as possible. Large changes can overload the heating system and cause uneven temperatures.
- Do not cover the thermostat: Make sure the thermostat is unobstructed and that air can circulate around it. This helps the thermostat accurately measure the room temperature.
District heating keeps your home warm in all weather conditions and automatically adjusts the temperature.