What is a fresh air exchange system?
Air exchangers work by circulating stale indoor air out of your home and circulating in fresh air from outside. Exchangers use one fan and vent system to blow indoor air outside, while another sucks fresh air in.
How much does an air exchange system cost?
The average cost to install an air exchanger is a little over $3,000, but that’s only a ballpark figure. The actual cost depends on the size and configuration of your house, whether you install a stand-alone system or one integrated with your current HVAC system and other factors.
How does fresh air ventilation system work?
Exhaust ventilation systems work by depressurizing your home. The system exhausts air from the house while make-up air infiltrates through leaks in the building shell and through intentional, passive vents. Exhaust ventilation systems are most appropriate for cold climates.
Does air exchanger remove humidity in winter?
An air exchanger unit will not create humidity. It is used to exhaust excess humid air and replace it with dry air in winter. A humidifier may still be needed.
Are HRV systems worth the money?
Are HRV’s worth it? Although there are many answers to that question, perhaps the best answer is: Yes, it can improve your quality of life. We spend a lot of our resources trying to make our home the most comfortable place we can.
Should I turn off my air exchanger in the summer?
The answer depends on your home’s air conditioning system, your ERV wall control, the outdoor temperature and, most importantly, the outdoor relative humidity. As a rule of thumb, if you are more comfortable outside than inside your house, you should run your air exchanger in the summer.
How expensive is an ERV system?
Prior to installation, the energy recovery ventilator usually costs somewhere between $600 to $1,200. What is this? All in all, the national average of an energy recovery ventilator with installation is approximately $2,000, and the typical price range lies between $1,500 to $2,000.
Does an ERV run continuously?
To maintain air quality set the ERV controls to the intermittent on off cycle. This continuous intermittent setting should be maintained all year round. If you have a party or are cooking food with odours you can turn the control to high for an hour or so.
Do I need a humidifier if I have an air exchanger?