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ERV / Discussions

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How do you determine the correct sizing of an HRV?

...ERV home ventilation system: which is best?  

Posted by Matt Russell April 14, 2025 HRV and ERV 1 response

What are your recommendations for an HRV system for a Tiny Home less than 500sq feet in Northern Ontario?

...ERV or HRV heat exchangers for tiny houses in cold climates would in our opinion be ductless wall-insert models. you can see them here in our green building pro...

Posted by Marsha Kalita April 8, 2025 HRV and ERV 1 response

The Lunos E2 ductless HRV looks like an interesting product but are there equivalents?

...ERV Product air Ductless ERV wifi

Posted by Romain Jzlavid April 1, 2025 HRV and ERV 1 response

Is a Minotair heat pump ERV better than a standard ERV or HRV?

...ERV). This sounds interesting because humidity control is a concern here in Manitoba. Just uncertain if it is cost effective compared to a standard ERV. There i...

Posted by dean c March 12, 2025 HRV and ERV 1 response

What is the best ductless HRV system?

...ERV units here.  Having chosen a unit, our install video might be useful, and this page also discusses the pros and cons of the system as well.  Ductless HRV an...

Posted by michelle ifversen Dec. 17, 2021 HRV and ERV 1 response

How do I find a filter for a Venmar air purifier with HEPA filter?

...ERV for home ventilation. Best of luck, we hope you can resolve this and regain your health.  Also, to discover if Air Purifiers with Hepa filters work, read th...

Posted by Julie Levy Sept. 3, 2021 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

What type of hrv system should I put in a 4 year old home?

...ERV air exchanger? It is true that houses are being build more airtight in this day and age than in the past, and that is a very good thing. It means less energ...

Posted by Ellen Murray Zappone Sept. 1, 2021 HRV and ERV 1 response

How do you install earth tubes for passive heating and cooling?

I'm hoping you can help me and my excavator come up with a way to have passive and heating added to my new modular home.  The modular is still on the assembly l...

Posted by Nancy Arevalo Aug. 19, 2021 Passive solar home design 7 responses

Can I regulate my heat/ air exchanger?

Every wnter I get very sick. I threw out all my flowers and tore up carpet in out rec room and had them come in and professionally clean out our ventilation duc...

Posted by Paula Pearcey March 27, 2021 Ventilation

What are the best air-quality solutions for processing cigarette smoke?

I purchased a 2nd-story townhome and, only after moving in, I discovered cigarette smoke coming in through the framework from the downstairs neighbor. Outside o...

Posted by Jordan Hoffman March 18, 2021 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

What type of HRV ventilation system should I use?

So I have a 7 1/2 ton unit I am installing in a commercial doctors office they have a surgery room that needs 20 cycles of fresh air per hour what type of recov...

Posted by Erik Baardsen March 16, 2021 HRV and ERV

Should I get an HRV or an ERV?

...ERV energy recovery ventilator, depends on the humidity of your climate and of your home. And ERV will keep the humidity on which ever side of the building enve...

Posted by RUPINDER ARORA March 12, 2021 HRV and ERV 1 response

I have chronic illness from the air quality of my home, can you help determine if I need to replace the HVAC system?

Our home was built in '45, most things updated in 60's/70's but with my health issues need to continue improving air quality- some return air/vents were complet...

Posted by Niki Harrison Sept. 6, 2019 HRV and ERV 4 responses

Where can I buy an HRV in New York State?

...ERV to see which type of unit may best suit your needs. This page about how to keep an HRV operating efficiently may be of value long term as well.

Posted by Jarred Weaver July 29, 2019 HRV and ERV 2 responses

What is the optimal setup for mechanical systems for slab on grade?

...ERV? Would it make sense to run a house wide plenum for the ERV alone? And if that's the case, would it be more efficient to hook the heat pump in to the ductin...

Posted by Dave Nuttall July 6, 2019 Mechanical systems 1 response

Do I need ceiling fans if I have an HRV?

I have high ceilings and I will be adding an addition this summer with normal height ceilings and a new stairwell to the basement. Should I arrange for a ceilin...

Posted by S McIntyre April 2, 2019 Ventilation 1 response

Can an HRV be installed in a condo?

...ERV is best to install for your area. Hope that helps!

Posted by Eugene Tam June 29, 2020 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

Building a Honka log “pretty good house” planning - thoughts on hvac, ventilation and roof

...ERV (I totally got sold on Zehnder) I have my doubts if it's overkill or "pointless" / can't find information using it in a log house. For cooling, it'd be a mi...

Posted by Klemen Novak June 28, 2020 Planning and Design 1 response
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