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"Heat recovery ventilation"

Heat recovery ventilation / Discussions

How do you determine the correct sizing of an HRV?

...ventilation to natural ventilation or not. is 0.35 ACH independent of the current air tightness of a home or is it assuming a home of 0 ACH? It's not clear. I a...

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

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

We need an HRV to ventilate our tiny home and a compact ductless model like the Lunos e2 HRV looks ideal - but I'm finding the price of them to be too high. Wha...

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

Can you use a ZEHNDER ERV with ground Loop?

...heating/cooling system but I'm thinking that it's this HRV system that she's thinking of. I've been trying to research how it works but can find very little inf...

Posted by Trish Wise Oct. 29, 2024 HRV and ERV

Which is the best ERV for cold climates?

...ventilation equipment would likely be available either in a local building supply store, and if not online I would imagine.  Perhaps you saw this page already, ...

Posted by Khoa Anh Nguyen Aug. 1, 2023 HRV and ERV 1 response

Best HVAC Strategy in climate zone 4 for a ranch on slab?

...heating, not able to cool bedrooms well at night etc. Slab concrete with insulation outside of slab Legalett air heated radiant in slab (zoned) (bedrooms might ...

Posted by Shane Staats Aug. 12, 2022 Heating and cooling 1 response

What is the best ductless HRV system?

...ventilation systems DIY install video Are you building a new home or addition, or is this an project to retrofit an existing space that doesn’t currently have v...

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?

...heating and cooling, better home durability and they prevent mold from forming. Once you have settled this issue, its important to keep machines running efficie...

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?

...heat recovery and energy recovery ventilation). Units will have an ‘efficiency’ rating, meaning how much heat the recover before air is expelled from the home. ...

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

Where can I buy an HRV in New York State?

...ventilation system would depend a lot on your climate zone. First I would recommend you look over this article about choosing between an HRV and ERV to see whic...

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

Can an HRV be installed in a condo?

...ventilation point outside away from sources of smell and where it is possible to install. So, I would start with Strata and ask them. Then I would suggest check...

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

What is the best ERV on the market ?

...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 HRV? Ze...

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

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

...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 help trouble shoot my Lunos HRV e2 system in my tiny home?

...heat exchange takes place, Lunos units each have a ceramic core and their own individual fans. They work in pairs, with one unit blowing in while the other blow...

Posted by L Dingwall May 24, 2018 HRV and ERV 2 responses

What should I be looking for in a heat recovery ventilator?

...ventilation capacity), measured in CFMs, or cubic feet per minute Performance, or heat recovery rate – meaning the percentage of heat recovered from exhaust air...

Posted by Adam Y. Dec. 11, 2017 HRV and ERV 2 responses

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