Last year we had a fantastic response from tenants who wanted a free wi-fi sensor fitted in their home.
The Council's Housing Service has been given grant money to fit the sensors that will monitor heat, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels. The small devices are linked to the internet through a new national wi-fi system put in place by the Scottish Government. They work in the background to check that the atmosphere in your house is the best that it can be for your health.
iOpt Assets was chosen to carry out the installation work following a competitive tender process. The company has experience of carrying out similar projects for other local authorities.
Staff from IOpt Assets are now out in our communities installing the devices in tenants' homes. If you volunteered to take part, the contractor will be in touch with you by phone and text message to make an appointment to have your equipment fitted.
The sensors are small and it takes around 10 minutes to install them. The contractor will only need access to a few rooms in your home.
Please make sure you are at home when the appointment is arranged so your sensor can be fitted. If you need to rearrange your appointment please email pkctenant@ioptassets.com or call 07920 770928.
The sensors can identify:
- When mould and damp might start to be a problem in your home
- When ventilation in your home can be improved
- When air quality could be improved
- If you are using your heating efficiently.
Following this pilot scheme we hope to be able to roll-out the sensors to more of our homes. The sensors have already gathered data that has helped us to assist several tenants to make their homes healthier.
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