Most people want their home to be as well-insulated and airtight as possible, since this saves them on their energy bill. However, the downside to this is that all buildings need a source of fresh air. Instead of opening a window, consider installing a heat recovery ventilator. This component adjusts the temperature of the incoming air to the same temperature as the air inside the home. Follow these five important tips to follow when using a heat recovery ventilator:
Year-Round Speeds
Most of the year, you should operate the unit at a low speed. Doing this will give you the greatest energy savings while still keeping your home comfortable for you and your family.
Removing Indoor Pollutants
Run your heat recovery ventilator at a higher speed under some conditions. For example, when your home has more pollutants inside, such as when you have been painting or using chemicals, you might want to run the unit faster for a short time to clear the air.
Using The Circulation Setting
You do not always have to set the unit to draw air from the outside into your home. You can use the air circulation setting to make the unit simply move the air around in the home.
Intermittent Operation
You may want to have your unit run intermittently. This can be useful if your home is less airtight than some or if you want to go away for a vacation. This operation will save you money while still keeping the air in your home relatively fresh.
Proper Maintenance
It is very important to properly maintain your heat recovery ventilator. Most units will have a warning light that lets you know when there is a problem or when the filter needs replacing.
A heat recovery ventilator can help keep the air inside your home comfortable for you and your family year round. If you have any questions about how this system works, please contact us at Quality Mechanical Services. At any of our locations, our team of courteous and experienced professionals will be happy to help you.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about heat recovery ventilators and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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