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"Ventilation"

Ventilation / Discussions

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

...ventilation, you can do that starting here on this page – Does a house need an HRV / ERV air exchanger? It is true that houses are being build more airtight in ...

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

Do you need ventilation in a cold storage pantry in a high performance house?

...ventilation to the room. Most how-to guides describe dual 4 inch vents to the exterior for air circulation, but my builder assures me condensation will not be a...

Posted by Brad Sullivan April 12, 2021 Ventilation 1 response

Can I regulate my heat/ air exchanger?

...ventilation ducts. Last week a doctor asked me if I had a air exchanger and to check the hoses and see if there is any water in the. I did and they have been dr...

Posted by Paula Pearcey March 27, 2021 Ventilation

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

...Ventilation: Improve ventilation with an air exchange system that can help reduce smoke buildup by bringing in fresh air and expelling contaminated air. Air Scr...

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

Should I get an HRV or an ERV?

I have a 40 yr home in Ottawa, Ontario Canada..where humidity is needed in winter and too much humidity in summer. Do I need a HRV or ERV unit...given the fact ...

Posted by RUPINDER ARORA March 12, 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

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?

...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

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

...ventilation with an 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 c...

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

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

...ventilation system?  I will answer based on that assumption, if I’ve missed the mark let me know And give me a bit more detail so we can help. But by ‘hot water...

Posted by Bob Engelhart June 17, 2020 Ventilation 4 responses

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

...Ventilation in tiny houses seems to be often overlooked for some reason, though it’s not too surprising to find them absent in a camper van. How big is your van...

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?

Am wanting some fans that work in pairs to circulate air between my basement and main floor. Have a long 1100 sq ft house from the 60s (you know the one). Hopin...

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

What is the best ERV on the market ?

...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? Zehnder is widel...

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

What are your thoughts about incorporating natural ventilation techniques into the heating/cooling/ventilation design of a house?

...ventilation (stack effect, night flushing, cross ventilation) along with mechanical ventilation (HRV or ERV) for a mixed mode ventilation strategy? Is there mod...

Posted by dean c Jan. 18, 2020 Ventilation 1 response

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

...ventilation systems are a great alternative to fully ducted HRVs with centralized cores. Particularly for renovation projects when you want to add fresh air but...

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

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

We're getting ready to build "as near as possible to Passive House spec without it costing a dime extra overall" house next year in Northern Minnesota as we wil...

Posted by Michael Duncan Nov. 14, 2019 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
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