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ERV / Discussions

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How do you add an Air Exchanger to a house with Hot Water Heat?

...ERVs in a home without needing to undertake a dusty home renovation project and rip apart drywall, that would be a ductless wall unit ERV. There are a couple of...

Posted by Bob Engelhart June 17, 2020 Ventilation 4 responses

Best small ventilation HRV or ERV for a camper van or tiny house?

...ERV that may be well suited for providing ventilation to a tiny house or mobile camper van, which can be found in a choice of ductless HRV and ERV units ideal f...

Posted by Ron Timmins June 6, 2020 Tiny house 5 responses

Can you use a Lunos E2 HRV System to circulate air between two floors?

...ERV system or reducting the basement. Using a Lunos ductless air exchanger  (or ProductAir ductless ERVs) to circulate air between 2 floors in a home would be a...

Posted by Richard Kolla May 20, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

What is the best ERV on the market ?

...ERV (Heat Recovery Ventilation and Energy Recovery Ventilation), but it seems you’ve done that. If not, see here first – Which is best for a home, and ERV or HR...

Posted by Brandon Phelps April 18, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

Can you preheat ERV inlet air?

Have you heard of the option to preheat the ERV/HRV inlet air with a dedicated tube that runs through a heated slab? Similar to a geothermal heat exchanger conc...

Posted by A O April 6, 2020 Ground-coupled heat exchanger 2 responses

Improving the efficiency of a home built in 1978 during renovations, do I need an HRV?

I'm looking for ways to tighten up the envelope as I make improvements. One question I have though is does it make sense to install an HRV in an older leaky hom...

Posted by joe cruikshank Feb. 8, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

What is the best choice for me, HRV or ERV?

...ERV (Heat Recovery Ventilator and Energy Recovery Ventilator for those not familiar) comes down mostly to climate, and a wee bit lifestyle, since an ERV extract...

Posted by John Oakes Jan. 10, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

Lunos HRV - where can I buy them and get advice?

...ERV wall-insert ventilation systems are a great alternative to fully ducted HRVs with centralized cores. Particularly for renovation projects when you want to a...

Posted by martin tierney Nov. 16, 2019 HRV and ERV 1 response

Is an HRV or ERV system best in a cold climate?

...ERV unit for our cold / hot climate?  How do you recommend we size the HRV or ERV? Which brands do you have experience of/ would you recommend (bearing in mind ...

Posted by Michael Duncan Nov. 14, 2019 HRV and ERV 1 response

Has anyone used Lunos Ductless HRVs in Alberta and passed inspection?

...ERV ventilation systems to check with their munipality first to make sure it will pass. 

Posted by Michelle Dimaano Nov. 4, 2019 HRV and ERV 3 responses

Can you use an HRV or ERV for radon removal in a dirt floor basement?

...ERV work and be more efficient? Any recommendations on brand, CFM? You can use an HRV or ERV to remove radon gas in basements and crawlspaces, but given that yo...

Posted by Douglas Touart March 1, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

Could a ductless heat recovery ventilator be used for radon mitigation?

...ERV is important for any reasonably well sealed house to provide fresh air and remove moisture.  Any properly sized and installed ventilation system will do the...

Posted by Jim B Feb. 20, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

Are there auto balancing ERV/HRV system?

...ERV functions at keeping the stack pressure in balance on a continual basis with factors like doors/windows opening, kitchen exhaust, etc. Has anyone come acros...

Posted by Aldoogie Feb. 15, 2021 HRV and ERV 3 responses

Should an HRV to ERV be the primary exhaust for bathrooms?

...ERV was better, so we switched. Venmar/AVS ERV EKO 1.5  The controls were completely different and we couldn't find anyone to help us. The motor or fan was loud...

Posted by Doris Friesen Dec. 30, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

Do you need an HRV or ERV in a 68 year old home?

...erv16 air filter installed. Do I need an HRV or ERV ? Do you think this house would have sufficient fresh air ?

Posted by Gary Szymkowski Nov. 1, 2020 Ventilation

Do you recommend ERV or HRV system in mild climates or can do away with them?

Hi, I'm doing a major remodel on my home in San Bruno, zip code 94066. My architect didn't specify an ERV system on the plans, citing it's not required to meet ...

Posted by Babak K Aug. 1, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

What are the HRV or ERV options for 40-yr 2-storey 2000 sq ft home?

...ERVs and HRVs can be a more simple ventilation solution for older homes than gutting it to run ducts. Ductless wall insert ERVs for renovations and new home bui...

Posted by T Newell July 17, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

What to do with two Lunos system with 2 installed on rocket switches that are working?

I have installed 30 lunos dual systems that are operated with rocket switches never had any trouble but now I have one out of the two in an apartment that will ...

Posted by Boot Pendleton July 8, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response
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