ERV installation is an effective and affordable way to ventilate your West Harrison, Indiana, home. ERVs, or energy recovery ventilators, provide balanced ventilation, improve indoor air quality, and increase energy efficiency.
What Is an ERV and How Does It Work?
An ERV is a ventilation system that brings fresh, outdoor air into your Lawrenceburg, IN home and sends stale air out. ERVs transfer heat energy between the incoming and outgoing air streams, keeping warm air inside during the winter and preventing it from entering in the summer. Along with energy, the system also exchanges moisture between the two air streams, helping keep humidity levels in check.
What Are the Benefits of an ERV?
Better Indoor Air Quality
By filtering the fresh, incoming air and exhausting stale air, an ERV improves your indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution is associated with an array of health issues, including respiratory problems, headaches, and fatigue, which is why improving your indoor air quality can have a positive impact on your health.
Balanced Ventilation
ERVs provide balanced ventilation, meaning they remove stale air and supply fresh air at the same time and in equal amounts. This provides consistent ventilation that cleanses the air in your home and helps create a comfortable living environment.
Improved Energy Efficiency
Since ERVs pretreat incoming air, they help decrease your HVAC system’s workload which increases energy efficiency. When an ERV sends stale air outside in the winter, it applies the warmth from the stale air to the fresh incoming air, effectively preheating it. In the summer, the process is reversed and the ERV removes some of the warmth from the incoming air, precooling it.
Moisture Control
When the incoming air contains more moisture than the outgoing air, an ERV will reduce the amount of moisture in the incoming air. This helps control relative humidity levels in a home. Keep in mind that ERVs help with moisture control, but don’t dehumidify. If you have significant humidity issues, consider installing a whole-home dehumidifier.
If you’re interested in ERV installation, give us a call at Western Hills Heating and Air Conditioning at 812-227-3001.
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