Heat Recovery Vent Systems

Today's homes are airtight marvels. Improved design and insulation dramatically reduce energy consumption and waste. Drafts are almost unheard of. Heat has virtually no means of escape.

However, if heat cannot escape, neither can excess humidity or indoor pollutants. Without an exchange of air, the effects of everyday living (cooking, cleaning, smoking, pets, etc.) can adversely affect the quality of air you breathe and the environment in which you live.

The ideal solution is to install a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system. Designed for quiet operation and reliability, a HRV system will help keep your indoor environment comfortable and healthy.

How do HRV systems work?

1. Vents located throughout the house draw in stale and humid air.
2. The heat recovery core removes heat from stale air before it is expelled outdoors.
3. As air is expelled, an HRV simultaneously draws in fresh air from outside, warming it with heat recovered from the indoor air.
4. Fresh, warm air is released throughout the house.

All models include filters which trap dust particles. Others may also include an air ionizer which helps to neutralize harsh odours and eliminate finer particles such as pollen and smoke. Ducts are hidden inside the walls and network throughout the house. All you see are the air vents.