Fresh air / Discussions

Do you need an HRV or ERV in a 68 year old home?

...air filter installed. Do I need an HRV or ERV ? Do you think this house would have sufficient fresh air ?

Posted by Gary Szymkowski Nov. 1, 2020 Ventilation

Can you preheat ERV inlet air?

...air with a dedicated tube that runs through a heated slab? Similar to a geothermal heat exchanger concept. Yes, you can run what is called a ‘ground loop’ below grade to warm or cool incoming air to your ERV or HRV depending on the season. This is seen sometimes in extremely high performing homes or Passive House build...

Posted by A O April 6, 2020 Ground-coupled heat exchanger 2 responses