Venmar
Heat Recovery Ventilation
Taking full advantage of your personal environment means being able to breathe the same fresh air indoors as you do outdoors. In fact, houses today are so well insulated that they trap humidity and pollutants indoors. The result is that more than 50% of homes show visible signs of humidity in the basement..
HOW AIR EXCHANGE WORKS
The air in your home will be completely replaced by bringing in fresh air from outside and removing pollutants and stale air from inside, all the while filtering, purifying and reducing excess humidity. EVEN LEAVING THE WINDOWS OPEN in summer isn’t that effective. But there’s more to an air exchanger than simply changing the air. It reduces excess humidity by expelling moisture-filled air outdoors several times a day. This can help eliminate mould and bacteria-friendly environments, make unpleasant odours disappear and protect buildings from humidity-related damage.
Here is an image that demonstrates the air exchange concept:
Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
Ideal for colder climates, like Maine, where home heating is essential, the heat recovery ventilator (HRV) is the proper choice.
The HRV keeps the home supplied with a steady flow of fresh outdoor air. As stale, warm air is expelled, the heat recovery core warms the incoming fresh, colder air before it is distributed throughout the home.
The result is a constant supply of fresh air, no unpleasant drafts and greater home comfort.
In addition to heat recovery and improved air quality, the HRV provides necessary ventilation while controlling excess humidity.
