HRV vs ERV / Discussions

Can you use a ZEHNDER ERV with ground Loop?

...HRV is connected to an earth loop. The owner was certain they had a geothermal heating/cooling system but I'm thinking that it's this HRV system that she's thinking of. I've been trying to research how it works but can find very little information. The zehnder was connected to large metal ducts with covers on them. The...

Posted by Trish Wise Oct. 29, 2024 HRV and ERV

Where should you locate HRV and ERV exhaust vents?

...ERV and add in a kitchen exhaust for the ERV? We arent even finishing the second bathroom and likley never will unless we sell the house, so upsizing the ERV seems completely unneccesary when you look at how we actually intend to live in the house. Also adding a kitchen exhaust to ERV adds another bulk head to our smal...

Posted by Micara Muir July 12, 2022 HRV and ERV 3 responses

Should I install an HRV or ERV?

...HRV or ERV? Thank you in advance, David. Choosing which is better between an HRV and an ERV depends on the climate. HRVs (heat recovery ventilation) recover heat from exhaust air, and ERVs (energy recovery ventilation) recover heat and moisture, but you really can’t go too wrong with either. this page describes the ben...

Posted by David Hinton March 4, 2022 HRV and ERV 2 responses