Heat less, shower colder: good for the wallet, but also for your well-being? Two experts explain what to look out for.
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Julian Erbersdobler
Heat less, warmer slippers, take a colder shower – or is it better just to wash your cat? There is no shortage of tips on how to save water and energy at home this winter. The problem is that if you overdo it, you can also damage your health. For example, if this causes mold to form over time or legionella can multiply better because the water temperature in the boiler has been reduced too much. Where you have to be particularly careful, what role ventilation plays – and why you should think carefully about where to put large cupboards.