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Problems with Combining HRVs/ERVs and Heating/Cooling

by cmSiteBuilder | Feb 5, 2014 | Uncategorized

Zehnder has been dealing with this issue across the country, and newly collected data confirms our recommendation that you do not mix the two. There are two aspects of this practice that have had negative impacts on comfort, efficiency, and healthy environments....

Frost Prevention in HRVs and ERVs in North America

by cmSiteBuilder | Feb 12, 2014 | Uncategorized

There are several options for preventing frost in HRVs/ERVs, and the following is a sampling of the most popular options. It is important to have adequate frost prevention and depending on your climate, there are best practices available. If you have questions about...

Understanding Heat Exchangers- Cross-flow, Counter-flow (Rotary/Wheel) and Cross-counter-flow Heat Exchangers

by cmSiteBuilder | Feb 24, 2014 | Uncategorized

The core of heat recovery is the heat exchanger. There are various types of heat exchangers available including cross-flow, counter-flow (includes rotary/wheel) and cross-counter-flow. Through a heat exchanger, fresh-filtered air flows into the house continuously and...

What is Heat Recovery Ventilation?

by cmSiteBuilder | Mar 21, 2014 | Uncategorized

Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) is a balanced mechanical ventilation system designed to bring in continuous fresh filtered air from the outside while retaining most of the comfortable room temperature. When in a leaky building, HVAC equipment is constantly heating or...

How Critical are Heat Recovery Ventilators for a Healthy Indoor Environment in Energy-Efficient Homes?

by cmSiteBuilder | Mar 26, 2014 | Uncategorized

Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems provide a range of advantages for a healthy indoor environment in high-performance homes. Over the course of their lifetime, individuals will spend an estimated 80 percent of their time...

The Comfort of a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) System in Cold Maine

by cmSiteBuilder | Apr 9, 2014 | Uncategorized

“Where are the driveways?” asks one guest visiting Belfast Cohousing & Ecovillage (BCE). “How strange, these houses don’t have any driveways!” Even the layout of the homes demonstrates that this is not a typical subdivision. But that’s just the beginning. My...

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Problems with Combining HRVs/ERVs and Heating/Cooling

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Understanding Heat Exchangers- Cross-flow, Counter-flow (Rotary/Wheel) and Cross-counter-flow Heat Exchangers

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