Whole House Ventilation System Tips

Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRVs and ERVs) are whole house ventilation systems that can provide a continuous stream of fresh outside air while exhausting stale indoor air. These machines are the best ventilation solution available for comfort, health and safety when constructing a tight home. HRVs and ERVs are low ow systems that are usually run continuously whenever the house is closed up. An HRV transfers heat from the outgoing air stream to the incoming air stream. Select an HRV in the cold Northeast, Midwest and also in the dry Southwest. An ERV transfers heat and humidity from one air stream to the other. Use an ERV in humid climates where air conditioning is used extensively. During the cooling season this system will bring in fresh air cooling it down while transferring the incoming humidity to the outgoing stream. During the winter months, the ERV will transfer heat to the incoming stream and transfer outgoing humidity back inside, helping to keep the home environment comfortable. HRVs and ERVs transfer approximately 65% of heat and humidity.

HRV/ERV Installation Tips

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Exterior hoods for exhaust and supply should be installed at least 6' apart. One hood brings in fresh air, the other exhausts stale air Short, 6" round duct runs from the HRV/ERV to the outside hoods. Best to insulate these short runs to avoid condensation. HRV/ERV typically suspended from the basement ceiling. Hanging kit comes with the machine. Heat/humidity transfer happens in the core of the HRV/ERV. 6" round rigid ducts used for trunk lines. 4" branch lines are often used to travel through inside walls and other framing. All duct runs as straight as possible, use rigid duct, with few elbows. Insulate any duct traveling through un-conditioned spaces. Exhaust and Supply ports located on ceilings or high on walls, as far into rooms as possible. Deliver fresh, ltered air to bedrooms, home ofces, nished basements. Places where people spend time. Exhaust stale air from bath rooms, kitchens, hobby and exercise rooms: places that generate moisture and odors. Low voltage Central Control located in the main body of the house but not the kitchen area. installed bath rooms, hobby and exercise rooms. Call EFI Wholesale for further information and guidance.
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10. Low voltage boost switches located in rooms where exhaust ports are

TIP: Even if you are installing exhaust ports from your HRV or ERV to bathrooms, we recommend also using an exhaust fan for duty exhaust. The HRV/ERV runs slowly and steadily and does a great job providing fresh air and exhausting stale air. But to evacuate a bathroom quickly, your customer will want to have the option of additional exhaust.

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