Energy-recovery Ventilator
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A Beginner’s Guide to Ventilation
The aim is simple, but the details are anything but
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Ducting HRVs and ERVs
Delivering ventilation air through heating or cooling ducts is a bad idea
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Six Steps to Success With Heat-Recovery Ventilation
Whole-house ventilation is one of the cornerstones of a high-performance house
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Airport House: Choosing and Installing an ERV
No, tight houses do not need to breathe, but they do need a source of fresh air
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Five Ways to Do Balanced Ventilation
Including some you can use to convert an exhaust-only system
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Ventilation for Your Tight House — Part 2
Our guest, Sonia Barrantes, continues the conversation about the best options for a healthy, comfortable ventilation system
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Misconceptions About HRVs and ERVs
A heat-recovery ventilator isn’t a space heating appliance, makeup air unit, dehumidifier, or energy-saving device
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Using a Glycol Ground Loop to Condition Ventilation Air
How much energy can one of these $2,000 systems collect?
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Is There an Alternative to a Heat-Recovery Ventilator?
HRVs are a great idea, but they can get expensive
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Are HRVs Cost-Effective?
Compared to a simple exhaust fan, a heat-recovery ventilator saves energy — but it probably won’t save enough to justify the high cost of the equipment