Most Lorain area homeowners agree that it would be nice to have more fresh air in the house with proper home ventilation, without losing the conditioned (warmed or cooled) air inside your home. After all, you’re paying for the energy to heat your home or cool it, depending on the season. Although leaving a window open will provide more (and hopefully fresher) airflow throughout the day, it will also result in a big waste of energy when the weather’s hot or cold Letting in the outdoor air might even lower the air quality in your home, depending on environmental conditions in your area.
Consider an ERV
ERV (energy recovery ventilator) systems provide a solution to this fresh air dilemma. ERVs help deliver that “fresh air feeling” into your home, with minimal energy loss. ERV systems transfer heat and moisture from inside the house to the outdoors, while keeping the humidity level balanced so that you enjoy complete comfort. At the same time, ERV equipment flushes any airborne contaminants outdoors as well, improving your IAQ (indoor air quality).
Benefits of an energy recovery ventilator for home ventilation
- A continuous supply of clean, fresh air in your home environment
- Better humidity control for increased comfort in hot, humid times of the year, as the system transfers any excess incoming humidity back outside
- Doesn’t restrict your home’s air supply or airflow, nor does it interfere with proper air filtration
- Increases the comfort of newer homes, which typically come with an excellent airtight seal to the building envelope; that seal may unfortunately render them fresh-air-free as well
- Improves the comfort level in remodeled homes with energy-efficiency upgrades, making them more comfy by keeping fresh air circulation going
- Convenient remote-control features on most models
- Ozone-free operation
Questions about home ventilation, indoor air quality or humidity control? Contact the local experts at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. Visit our website for valuable HVAC troubleshooting guides, new product information and energy saving tips. We’re always happy to help, so if you like, just give us a call.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about ventilation and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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