Heat recovery ventilation

Both HRVs & ERVs are pretty new to home construction in the USA or Canada & can often be confused. Here we explain the differences & Save You Money - Discover More Here

Since refrigerators have been around for almost a hundred years, most Americans know what a refrigerator is used for. But heat-recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy-recovery ventilators (ERVs) have only been around for about 30 years, and many Americans still don’t know much about these appliances. GBA regularly receives questions that show that some homeowners are confused about the purpose of these appliances, so it’s worth examining and debunking common misconceptions about HRVs and…

According to international reports worldwide, 15-25% of heat loss from buildings is made happen by air leaking out of the building. Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) proposes a method to bring fresh air into your home without allowing the heat runaway.

A Heat Recovery Ventilation system is a form of mechanical ventilation that will significantly improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency.

Learn how to ensure that the ductwork for a mechanical ventilation system works efficiently to save energy and provide good indoor air quality.

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Heat-recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy-recovery ventilators (ERVs) remove stale air from the home and replace it (in winter) with preheated fresh air from outside. The result is better indoor air quality and lower energy use than in standard homes. The HRV itself is fairly simple: an airtight box with a heat exchange core that transfers heat from the indoor air to outside air (or vice-versa) as the air passes through the box. The box also contains two small fans to move the air. All the…

The system is designed to work continuously on trickle and can be boosted manually or automatically when higher levels of moisture are present.

Mike Holmes, Contractor and TV Host explains ERVs, HRVs, and Heat Pumps. Do you know what's in your furnace room?