The Benefits of a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) systems bring fresh air into the house and prevent the heat from escaping outside. The heat recovery ventilator is comprised of two ventilation ducts running next to each other inside and outside of a home. One duct breathes cool, fresh air inside the home and the other exhales the moist, stale air. A heat exchanger permits the outgoing air to pass the majority of its heat to the incoming air while at the same time keeping the two separate air streams apart from one another. The conditioned temperatures in the home are retained by 60 to 80 percent when heat exchangers warm or cool the air before the fresh air enters the home.
Improvement in the indoor air quality is one of the benefits of HRV systems because the incoming air is preheated during the winter months and pre-cooled during the summer months. Stale and contaminated air inside homes is constantly being replaced 24 hours a day allowing the residents of the home to breathe clean and fresh air. The heat recovery ventilator operates at a high level of energy-efficiency resulting in lower heating bills in the winter and the reduction of air conditioning consumption in the summer. Since these systems prevent excessive moisture from collecting in a home, the air quality environment inside a home is maintained at a more consistent level benefiting the building structure, inside furnishings, and the health of the home occupants.
These systems are not inexpensive to install in an existing home. However, the costs associated with running the ventilation fans may be offset by heating and cooling savings. HRV system owners may benefit in reduced heating and cooling costs due to the reduction of energy consumption in areas where the indoor air quality is greatly affected by mechanical ventilation.
These systems require regular maintenance, including the cleaning and replacement of filters every 6-12 months. In order to maintain efficient performance in the home, owners should make sure that their HRV system is designed, installed and tested correctly.
Call Langton Heating & Air Conditioning http://www.langtonmechanical.com/ today at (905) 312-9644 to see if an HRV system is right for you and your family.
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