A letter to the editor from tenants in a newly built apartment in Örebro has sparked debate on what constitutes a normal indoor temperature. Many readers consider 19–20 degrees perfectly normal, while the residents feel cold and question the level.
Nerikes Allehanda recently published a letter to the editor from tenants in a newly built apartment complaining about the low indoor temperature of 19–20 degrees. They describe feeling cold in their homes and question whether this is truly acceptable. Reader reactions have been mixed, but many view the temperature as entirely normal.
One comment states: “19–20 degrees? Perfectly normal. I doubt you need sweaters and wool socks. Good grief...”. This opinion reflects a common viewpoint among respondents, with the debate centering on personal preferences versus housing standards. The article highlights how opinions differ on what constitutes a comfortable temperature in Swedish homes, especially in new constructions where energy efficiency is often prioritized.
The background to the letter is the tenants' experience of chill in their dwelling, leading to a lively discussion in the newspaper's comment section. No specific solution is mentioned, but the case illustrates differences in how people perceive comfort in indoor environments.
