Did you know that the air quality inside your home is likely much poorer than the air quality just outside your door? In fact, research has shown that the concentrations of certain pollutants can be up to 2 to 5 times higher indoors than they are in outdoor environments.
Fortunately, there are solutions for effectively improving indoor air quality in your home, among them HEPA purification systems and heat recovery ventilation systems. In this post, we’ve taken a closer look at heat recovery ventilation systems, including what they are and the benefits they can offer your household. Let’s dive in!
A heat recovery ventilation (HRV) system is an HVAC system designed to improve indoor air quality by exchanging old, stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air. Warm indoor air is removed from your home through one ventilation duct while, simultaneously, cool outdoor air is drawn in through a second duct. The air in these ventilation ducts never mixes, but a heat exchanger removes warmth from the air leaving and transfers it to the incoming air, heating it up as it enters your home. In this way, your home maintains a consistent temperature while also receiving fresh, high-quality air on an ongoing basis.
Installing an HRV system can have numerous financial, environmental, and health benefits. Let’s take a closer look:
The primary reason why most homeowners invest in an HRV system is to improve the indoor air quality in their home, but how much of an improvement can an HRV system really make?
Research shows that an HRV system can reduce exposure to indoor-generated particles by 50-90%, effectively removing dust, mould, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and other pollutants from your home environment. In turn, this can improve allergies, respiratory issues, and a wide variety of other health conditions, dramatically improving the overall quality of life for your household.
Humidity can lead to condensation, odours, and the growth of mould and mildew that negatively affect your home’s infrastructure as well as the health of your family. By introducing fresh air into your home and removing humidity, an HRV system can mitigate these issues and ensure a dry and comfortable indoor environment year-round.
Looking to improve indoor air quality in your home without increasing your monthly energy bills or environmental impact on the planet? The installation of an HRV system can provide the perfect solution. Recycling the heat from outgoing air means that your furnace and air conditioning work smarter, not harder, while you reap the benefits of fresh, clean air 24 hours a day.
At Simcoe Muskoka Home Comfort, our friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced team is always available to assist you in improving the indoor air quality in your home. Learn more about heat recovery systems in Orillia. Contact us today!
