Ductless / Discussions

What are the HRV or ERV options for 40-yr 2-storey 2000 sq ft home?

...ductless wall insert ERVs and HRVs can be a more simple ventilation solution for older homes than gutting it to run ducts. Ductless wall insert ERVs for renovations and new home builds This system works in pairs, where each unit has a ceramic core and its own fan. One blows in while the other blows out, and the change ...

Posted by T Newell July 17, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response

Could a ductless heat recovery ventilator be used for radon mitigation?

...ductless HRVs for fresh air in older homes is a really nice option since you don’t need to do as much demolition and rebuilding for running ducts, so by all means have one installed and maybe that will bring levels to a point you are comfortable with. If not, Sub-slab depressurization is often very effective and afford...

Posted by Jim B Feb. 20, 2021 Radon in Homes - Mitigation 1 response

What is the best brand for ductless mini-split HVAC system?

...ductless mini split system as I'm undergoing a remodel of my home and making all appliances electric. 1) Is this a good idea? 2) what is the best brand for ductless mini-split? I heard good reviews for Mitsubishi Electric and Fujitsu. Any recommendations? Our recommendation to find the best ductless mini split heat pum...

Posted by Babak K July 12, 2020 Heating and cooling 2 responses

What does it take to get a water heater air-conditioner and heater mini-split?

...ductless system in our boiler heated house. Can we combine our efforts? I think you may be referring to this article here perhaps about the Edelweiss House where we used an air source heat pump as well as an air to water heat pump water heater? Increased efficiency with an air source heat pump and heat pump water heate...

Posted by Réal Paquin May 28, 2020 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC 1 response

Can hydronic radiant heating be a complete heating solution for a home?

...ductless heat pump system. On further research, I am discovering that a correctly designed radiant system can make the heat pump system superfluous.  I would like to hear some thoughts.  Radiant heat can be a complete heating solution for a home, but to do so successfully there are considerations. Any radiant floor hea...

Posted by Jeremy Peters Dec. 16, 2019 Delivery: radiant, forced-air and decentralized 3 responses