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Why Your Walls Get Wet: A 'Building Science Made Easy' Guide to Understanding the Dew Point

...Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is functioning properly and the filters are clean. These systems are designed to swap stale, humid indoor air with fresh, dry outdoor air while keeping the heat inside. Deploy a dehumidifier: In basements or particularly damp zones, a properly sized dehumi...

How to choose between an HRV and ERV system
HRV and ERV

Choosing between an HRV and an ERV

...Energy recovery from exhaust air is becoming common place in cold regions, and two types of equipment can do this - an HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) and an ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation.) Both HRVs and ERVs are somewhat new to mainstream home construction, and can often be confused. In an effort to clear that up, ...