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Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)

Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)

An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is a system that replaces stale and polluted indoor air with fresh and clean outdoor air while conserving energy. ERVs not only transfer heat but also humidity, pre-conditioning the incoming fresh air to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat or cool your home. Internal fans pull in outside air through a filter to remove particles such as dust, pollen, and other contaminants.

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Where Do You Install An ERV In A House?

It's recommended that you hire an HVAC professional to handle the installation of an ERV and allow them to select the best way to integrate the unit into your home's ductwork. There are several factors to consider when choosing where to install an ERV in your house:

  • The fresh air intake should be placed in a location where fresh air circulates and away from range hood exhausts, laundry vents, driveways, and furnace flues.
  • The stale air from your home should come from a wall close to the kitchen, at least 10 feet away from an oven, and within one foot of the ceiling because vaporized grease can clog your ERV.
  • The fan of your home's main air handling unit can remain on at all times, or be interconnected with the ERV to circulate fresh air throughout the entire house.
  • The ventilated air from the ERV should be connected to the return duct of your home's forced air system.

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