Humidity control in bathrooms / Discussions

Do I need exhaust fans for bathrooms if I have an ERV that is connected to them?

...in walls and ceiling and an erv that is connected to the bathrooms. Do Ii need exhaust fans in the bathrooms also? Using an ERV or HRV to pull exhaust air from the bathroom instead of a bathroom fan is an excellent alternative. A bathroom fan will depressurize the home and cause air to infiltrate through any holes in t...

Posted by Dennis Pierron Jan. 10, 2022 Ventilation 4 responses

Should an HRV or ERV be the primary exhaust for bathrooms?

...ing smells linger and now our ceiling paint is peeling for the second time, after having it professionally painted. To assist the exhaust in the bathrooms, we've blocked the kitchen vent, but it hasn't helped. Our electrical bill spiked, so we thought we are also paying to heat too much exhausted air. Is this something...

Posted by Doris Friesen Dec. 30, 2020 HRV and ERV 1 response