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Do I need ceiling fans if I have an HRV?

S McIntyre Published: April 2, 2019, 10:01 p.m.Last updated: Dec. 1, 2019, 11:23 a.m.

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 ceiling fan in the older part with high ceilings or will it be redundant with HRV connected throughout?

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