Can I install a Ductless ERV myself?

We recommend relying on a professional to install your Ductless ERV. Many products include installation manuals. Any projects not performed by a professional run the risk of being installed improperly, voiding warranties, and potentially reducing a home's energy efficiency.

How much do ductless energy recovery ventilators cost?

The price of Ductless ERVs will vary depending on the product selected. Prices will range from $1000 to $2000 on average for the system.

What are the benefits of a Ductless ERV?

By delivering fresh air into your room and removing buildups of indoor emissions and moisture, ERVs earn a place in every home. The benefit of Ductless ERV becomes relevant when a house lacks the space necessary for ducts. These unobtrusive products make a great addition to homes with limited wall space, meaning you don’t have to sacrifice room for efficiency. ERVs also do well at removing moisture from the air, keeping a home cooler in the summers when paired with air conditioning.

Is an HRV better than an ERV?

Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) provide the home with different advantages. The HRV systems recover the exhausting heat and raise the temperature of fresh air drawn in. An ERV system captures heat and moisture, adding humidity to your home in the winter, preventing overdrying, and removing it in the summer, reducing humidity. HRVs and ERVs are sound systems doing well in different climates, with ERVs doing well in extreme humidity, cold and dry, or hot and humid.

Every home needs to have adequate air circulation to remove carbon dioxide and excess water vapor. The better sealed your home is, the more energy-efficient it becomes but more likely to lock in unhealthy air. An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), specifically, is not a necessary addition to the home. Still, there will need to be some ventilator to cycle air in your house and the benefits of having an ERV outway not. Both Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) and ERVs bring in outside air. Where HRVs recover heat, ERVs recover both heat and moisture.

What’s the difference between a Ducted or Ductless ERV?

Both ERVs do the same job. Ducted ERVs involve a singular ERV unit with dedicated supply and exhaust ducts connected to multiple rooms in the home, often through the already present forced-air system. Ductless ERVs do not have an extensive duct system, often chosen for select rooms requiring air circulation.

How long does a Ductless ERV system last?

There is no set length for an ERV lifespan, but proper care and maintenance will prolong the product’s life expectancy. Every three months, consider cleaning the intake hood and clearing any screen blockages, cleaning filters, and checking the drain tube. Every six months, consider cleaning fan blades of dirt and drain pans. Every twelve months, consider cleaning the exhaust areas as well as grills where direct may accumulate. Also, if your system requires it, lubricate the fans at this point.

Should I turn off my Ductless ERV in the summer?

Optimally, no. ERVs function well in the summer months, removing humidity from the external air before pumping it into the home. This process only works alongside regular air conditioning, making the house more comfortable. If you wish to allow fresh air to enter the home through a window, be sure to turn off the system.

Should I turn off my Ductless ERV in the winter?

Optimally, no. A standard home should be able to run and ERV continuously at low speeds. It would be best to run your ERV at a higher setting when showering or cooking, as this will help process the extra moisture.

Learn about Ductless Energy Recovery Ventilator

An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is used to bring fresh air into a building while maintaining the already present temperature. ERVs moderate humidity within the home as they remove the stale air. Ductless ERV’s provide these benefits, saving energy and doing so without needing to run a duct to every room in the house. These products are often singular units mounted on the wall in your room.

You’re going to want to find an ERV with high energy efficiency to capture and process the air exchange. Be sure that your selected ERV is rated for continuous operation and optimized to your room’s size.

An ERV allows you to bring fresh outdoor air into your home without jeopardizing the already comfortable indoor conditions.

By recovering a high percentage of the heat energy already present in the air, you save the power necessary to stabilize your indoor temperatures.