Port Burwell, Ontario HVAC Services

When it comes to maintaining healthy indoor air quality and energy efficiency in your home, choosing the right ventilation system is essential. At BR’s Plumbing and Heating, we offer both Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV) to meet the unique needs of our customers in Otterville, Ontario. But what exactly are ERVs and HRVs, and how do they differ? Let’s explore.

Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)

An Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is a ventilation system designed to exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while recovering the energy from the outgoing air. ERVs are particularly beneficial in climates with hot, humid summers and cold winters, such as Ontario.

Key features of ERVs include:

• Heat and Moisture Exchange: ERVs transfer both heat and moisture between the incoming and outgoing air streams, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor environment year-round.
• Humidity Control: ERVs help regulate indoor humidity levels by transferring moisture from the incoming air to the outgoing air during the summer months and vice versa during the winter months.
• Energy Efficiency: By recovering energy from the exhaust air, ERVs help reduce heating and cooling costs, making them a cost-effective ventilation solution.

Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV)

A Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) operates on a similar principle to an ERV but focuses primarily on recovering heat from the outgoing air. HRVs are ideal for colder climates where maintaining indoor warmth during the winter is a priority.

Key features of HRVs include:

• Heat Exchange: HRVs transfer heat from the outgoing air to the incoming air, helping to pre-warm the fresh outdoor air before it enters your home during the winter months.
• Energy Savings: By recovering heat from the exhaust air, HRVs help reduce heating costs and improve energy efficiency, making them an environmentally friendly ventilation option.
• Improved Indoor Air Quality: HRVs continuously exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air, promoting better indoor air quality and reducing the risk of indoor pollutants.