Selecting the Ideal Whole-House Air Exchanger for Enhanced Indoor Comfort
A whole-house air exchanger offers several advantages, including improved indoor air quality, energy efficiency through heat and humidity recovery, and excess humidity control to prevent issues like mould growth.
These systems are particularly beneficial in regions prone to forest fires. They help filter out smoke particles and other pollutants from outdoor air, ensuring a safer and healthier indoor environment during such environmental hazards.
Overall, they promote a healthier, more comfortable, cost-effective indoor environment. Simcoe Solutions recommends two products as our top picks:
VENMAR HRV110 HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR
The VENMAR HRV110 HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR is a whole-house air exchanger with heat recovery designed for health, energy efficiency, and ease of use. It enhances indoor air quality and comfort by removing stale air, introducing fresh, filtered air, and effectively managing humidity levels throughout the home.
It assists in sustaining optimal humidity levels, enhancing energy efficiency, and mitigating health concerns such as excessive condensation and dry air. It effectively combats excess humidity in colder months while preventing over-drying, maintaining a balanced humidity environment. Utilizing its HRV core, it recovers heat and provides comfortable, tempered air, reducing heating and cooling expenses. Additionally, it aids in eliminating excess humidity during cold seasons.
Delivers up to 131 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
Includes a washable MERV 8 filter
Optional HEPA membrane filter is available
Ideal for houses up to 3,400 sq.ft. with 1 to 4 bedrooms.
VENMAR ERV130 ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR
VENMAR ERV130 ENERGY RECOVERY VENTILATOR is a whole-house air exchanger with heat and humidity recovery designed to enhance indoor air quality and home comfort. It ensures optimal humidity levels, improving energy efficiency and minimizing health issues, condensation, and dryness.
It efficiently exchanges stale indoor air with fresh, filtered air while managing excess humidity, helping create a healthier indoor environment by reducing pollutants and controlling moisture levels. The ERV130 is lauded for its user-friendly operation and energy efficiency, making it a health-friendly and cost-effective choice for improving air quality and comfort throughout the home.
Delivers up to 131 CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute)
Includes a washable MERV 8 filter
Optional HEPA membrane filter is available
Includes a simple and intuitive wall control with 40ft of cable
Ideal for houses up to 3,400 sq.ft. with 1 to 4 bedrooms.
Which Whole House Air Exchanger Is Right For Me?
The main difference between the HRV110 and the ERV130 lies in their core functionalities:
The HRV110 utilizes a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) core, primarily focusing on recovering heat to provide comfortable, tempered air and reducing heating and cooling costs. It also assists in eliminating excess humidity during the cold season.
In contrast, the ERV130 utilizes an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) core, which recovers heat and humidity. This optimizes comfort, energy recovery, and savings on heating and air-conditioning costs. Additionally, it helps maintain ideal humidity levels, reducing health issues, condensation, and dry air throughout the year.
Broan Whole House Air Exchangers from Simcoe Building Centre
While both of these products offer similar features such as superior air filtration, state-of-the-art motors, and easy installation, their core functionality differs in the type of ventilation system they utilize, which affects their capabilities in heat and humidity recovery.
Simcoe Building Centre has the expertise to help you choose which one is right for your home. Call or come in today. NOTE: This is a special order item.
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