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H/ERV Selection guidelines
H/ERV Selection guidelines Last Updated: December 8th, 2023 By: Loïc Arès, Technical Advisor RENOVATION SCENARIO: The requirements (airflow rates, capacity, control features) will differ according to your installation, your dwelling characteristics and local building code. These guidelines are applicable for most of the residential dwelling type and within most of the location in...
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Heat Recovery Ventilators Prevent Respiratory Disorders in Children
Heat Recovery Ventilators Prevent Respiratory Disorders in Children Last Updated: December 11th, 2023 Montreal, Quebec, April 7, 2010 – Houses today are so well sealed that they can trap humidity and pollutants indoors as a result of insufficient ventilation. Recently, a team of Canadian scientists led by Dr. Tom Kovesi, a pediatric respirologist at the Children’s Hospi...
Read MoreUnderstand Ventilation
Understand Ventilation Last Updated: December 12th, 2023 It’s a fact: today’s homes are so well insulated that they trap moisture and pollutants inside. Fresh air is missing. So, without fresh air, carbon dioxide, odors, dust, airborne pollutants, and excess humidity are kept indoors. What happens? More than half of the houses have visible signs of moisture and d...
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What are heat and energy recovery ventilators (HRVs and ERVs)?
What are heat and energy recovery ventilators (HRVs and ERVs)? Last Updated: December 14th, 2023 How do heat and energy recovery ventilators work? Because the houses are sealed, the air is laden with moisture and pollutants created from the daily activities of its inhabitants. The installation of heat or energy recovery ventilator (HRV or ERV) inside the house will ...
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Why do you need an H/ERV?
Why do you need an H/ERV? Last Updated: December 18th, 2023 Modern homes are so well insulated that they trap contaminants, allergens, and moisture inside. Installing a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is an effective way to move that stale air out and bring fresh air in. Read on to learn about the benefits of these essential appliances. Dust, fumes ...
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