How Do You Choose A Heat Recovery Ventilator?
Heat recovery ventilators are an energy efficient way to bring fresh air into your home. They filter out stale air and pollutants. Surprisingly, the air inside your home may be more polluted than the outside air in a major city. Dust, soot, molds and pesticides come from building materials and household cleaners. Mix those threats with high indoor humidity and you get a breeding ground for mildew, bacteria and mold. Determine the size heat recovery ventilator (HRV) needed. The capacity ranges from 150 to 1270 cubic feet per minute. It depends on how many people live in your home and how many cubic feet you want to ventilate. Get bids. The cost of an HRV depends on many things–the amount of duct work, needed materials and specific model. The cost can vary based on the difficulty of installation. The units alone typically run between $400 and $1500. Installation can bring the cost to as much as $2500. Price room size models. These smaller ones typically run about $350 to $450. They conc
