What does HT/HW mean in HOUSING & AMENITIES

HT/HW stands for Heat and Hot Water. It is an abbreviation that is used to describe a building's heating and hot water services.

A heat and hot water system heats the air in the building with forced-air units like furnaces or boilers, while also providing hot water circulating through radiators, baseboard convectors, or radiant flooring piping systems. The heated air is then blown through ducts into various rooms of the building to keep them warm, while the hot water circulates through pipes to provide extra warmth throughout the building.

The landlord or property manager is typically responsible for making sure that your heating system is working properly, although you may be expected to pay utilities like fuel oil or natural gas costs. If you are having any issues with your heat or hot water service it's important to contact your landlord as soon as possible.

Common issues with heating systems include not enough heat being produced, uneven temperatures throughout the building due to inadequate insulation or blocked vents, strange noises coming from the unit, pilot light going out frequently, thermostat malfunctions, high energy bills due to inefficient performance by the system, frequent breakdowns in severe weather conditions etc.

Generally speaking you should always obtain permission from your landlord before making any changes or modifications to existing heating or plumbing fixtures within your apartment such as adding additional radiators or changing existing pipe configurations. Depending on local regulations you may need special permits from building contractors authorized by local governments or utility providers before making these kinds of changes.