We live on the 2nd floor of a condo high rise which is located quite close to the garbage room and the odours and chemicals make obtaining fresh air from opening windows quite difficult. Would an HRV help to filter out the odours and pollutants? Are there any specific HRVs more suitable for condos?
Hi Eugene, I would say that it's certainly theoretically possible - but will depend on your Strata rules and on the construction and configuration of your building - as to whether you have access to a ventilation point outside away from sources of smell and where it is possible to install. So, I would start with Strata and ask them. Then I would suggest checking if a HRV or ERV is best to install for your area. Hope that helps!
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Hi Eugene, I would say that it's certainly theoretically possible - but will depend on your Strata rules and on the construction and configuration of your building - as to whether you have access to a ventilation point outside away from sources of smell and where it is possible to install. So, I would start with Strata and ask them. Then I would suggest checking if a HRV or ERV is best to install for your area. Hope that helps!