A ventilator is a device that replaces the stale, recirculated air inside your home with fresh, filtered outdoor air. An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is ideal for warm and humid climates, since it cools and dehumidifies the incoming outdoor air. A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) is more appropriate for colder climates, as it transfers heat from recirculated air to the fresh incoming air.
How to know if your home needs a ventilation system
There are several reasons to consider a ventilation system for your home. For instance, your indoor air may feel stale and stuffy, which is often the case with today’s tightly constructed homes. Spray foam insulation is another advancement that’s great for energy efficiency, but not so good for indoor air quality. And if you have an attached garage, contaminants such as car fumes can leak into your home’s air if not properly ventilated.
Top benefits of home ventilation systems
Installing a ventilation system can not only make your home feel less stuffy, but also expel allergy-aggravating pollutants along with stale indoor air. And since they transfer moisture and energy from outgoing air to the incoming fresh air, ventilators help reduce heating and cooling costs while keeping humidity levels in check.
Healthy Climate® ventilation systems have the added benefit of not producing ozone, a lung irritant that’s a byproduct of many other systems on the market. This ensures you’re always breathing fresh, healthy air inside your home.
