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"Home ventilation"

Home ventilation / Discussions

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

...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. What I'm wondering is whether any equiva...

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?

...home ventilation system by Minotair is a very promising looking product for home efficiency. As you likely realize, its quite different than typical HRV and ERV...

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

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

...home is in the south humid, I'm not well, the Venmar was installed in the condition crawl space. Our home is 1800 square feet. I was told you need an air exchan...

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?

...ventilation system after a home has already been built, is that you need to run duct work, and you can no longer do it easily within framed walls, ceilings and ...

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

Is installing a venting skylight to release hot air from my a home a good idea?

...ventilation, as all windows can, but are they really the best way to ventilate? Check this page first – Are skylights an asset or a liability? There is a lot of...

Posted by Fred Velsen Aug. 28, 2021 Ventilation 1 response

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

...ventilation. Any modern house that would in anyway be considered ‘eco friendly’ or even just energy efficient, needs heat recovery ventilation. If, on the other...

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

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

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

...home. I definitely want a hydronic in floor heat system, along with a heat pump. With the absence of central ductwork, where do I put the ERV? Would it make sen...

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

Do I need ceiling fans if I have an HRV?

...home as well, certainly if it can be done during other renovations without great effort. An HRV does not provide the same amount of circulation as a ceiling fan...

Posted by S McIntyre April 2, 2019 Ventilation 1 response

What is the best ERV on the market ?

...home starts with choosing between an HRV and and ERV (Heat Recovery Ventilation and Energy Recovery Ventilation), but it seems you’ve done that. If not, see her...

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

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

The home inspector is looking up if anybody in Alberta has used lunos and passed inspection.  We don't know of anyone that has used them in Alberta unfortunatel...

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?

The LED light came on indicating a filter change, though my builder told me that was optional. Do I need a new filter or can I wash and reuse the existing one? ...

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

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

...home as well as proper placement of ducts are not easy calculations to make, so this is best left to licenced HVAC installers. All too often a DIY ventilation j...

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

Are air purifiers a good option for keeping my apartment air cleaner?

...home the way a centralized system can, read more about using a high quality portable Air Cleaner to improve indoor air quality in homes here.

Posted by Chris George Nov. 14, 2017 Healthy indoor air quality 1 response

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