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Will you ship jade 2 filter units to Canada? Hi there, Yes, the Jade 2 unit can definitely be shipped throughout Canada. For the filters and accessories, you can order Jade 2 filters from the manufacturers, Surgically Clean Air.

...home and a compact ductless model like the Lunos e2 HRV looks ideal - but I'm finding the price of them to be too high. What I'm wondering is whether any equivalent models exist and do they come in at a more affordable cost? Ductless HRVs like this are for sure a great option, and particularly for tiny houses and addit...

...home ventilation system by Minotair is a very promising looking product for home efficiency. As you likely realize, its quite different than typical HRV and ERV systems as it has a built in heat pump that can significantly increases its efficiency when in heat pump mode by extracting additional heat from exhaust air. O...

...home durability and they prevent mold from forming. Once you have settled this issue, its important to keep machines running efficiently, here is a page about how to keep your HRV clean and running efficiently, and if you need to replace it this page may help - How to choose between an HRV and ERV for home ventilation....

...ventilation system after a home has already been built, is that you need to run duct work, and you can no longer do it easily within framed walls, ceilings and floors if they are already finished. Is your basement ceiling finished? It is easiest if not, that way you can run ducts the length of the house at least withou...

...ventilation, as all windows can, but are they really the best way to ventilate? Check this page first – Are skylights an asset or a liability? There is a lot of heat loss associated with skylights, and while they can be a great way to let hot air escape in an effort to reduce the burden of your air conditioning system,...

...ventilation. Any modern house that would in anyway be considered ‘eco friendly’ or even just energy efficient, needs heat recovery ventilation. If, on the other hand, you are talking about a ground loop to preheat or pre-cool incoming air to ventilation systems, that’s a different matter altogether.  For the moment tho...

The home inspector is looking up if anybody in Alberta has used lunos and passed inspection.  We don't know of anyone that has used them in Alberta unfortunately. Whether or not they get approved seems to be hit and miss I have heard of several people in Ontario trying to use  Ductless Air Exchangers, some had no probl...

...ventilation system would depend a lot on your climate zone. First I would recommend you look over this article about choosing between an HRV and ERV to see which type of unit may best suit your needs. This page about how to keep an HRV operating efficiently may be of value long term as well.

...home. I definitely want a hydronic in floor heat system, along with a heat pump. With the absence of central ductwork, where do I put the ERV? Would it make sense to run a house wide plenum for the ERV alone? And if that's the case, would it be more efficient to hook the heat pump in to the ducting, rather than a wall ...

...home as well, certainly if it can be done during other renovations without great effort. An HRV does not provide the same amount of circulation as a ceiling fan does, and without one, warm air will still collect up high; and in the summer a ceiling fan is a quiet and efficient way to provide a cooling sensation. Here i...

...home starts with choosing between an HRV and and ERV (Heat Recovery Ventilation and Energy Recovery Ventilation), but it seems you’ve done that. If not, see here first – Which is best for a home, and ERV or HRV? Zehnder is widely regarded at the top of the line home HRV / ERV, and is often a choice for high performance...

The LED light came on indicating a filter change, though my builder told me that was optional. Do I need a new filter or can I wash and reuse the existing one? Any tips for getting to a unit that's 12' high no place to put a ladder to reach it? (It's above my bed, which is built into the floor and bolted to the wall) A...

...home as well as proper placement of ducts are not easy calculations to make, so this is best left to licenced HVAC installers. All too often a DIY ventilation job or one done by an overly-confident but inexperienced general contractor will lead to either pressurization or depressurization of the home, too much air or t...

...home is to avoid introducing pollutants in the first place. This means, among other things, avoiding furniture and other articles made of MDF (medium density fiberboard) and other materials that contain urea-formaldehyde. Read more here -  How to keep Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Homes As for air purifiers, they don't...