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Or even better, set up a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV). It’s absolutely insane to me that more people don’t know about them and no building code mandates their
by callalex 3y ago
Or even better, set up a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV). It’s absolutely insane to me that more people don’t know about them and no building code mandates their installation. It’s not exactly complicated or high tech.
- graphe 3y agoI agree. I just learned about them this week and also the more advanced ERV. I've moved around and inconsistent air quality is a huge problem to me.
- bluGill 3y ago20 years ago when I was in construction houses in MN mandated a HRV. I don't know current codes though.
- scire 3y agoModern well insulated buildings need active ventilation. Passive just doesn’t cut it anymore. I installed a HRV system in my (well insulated) house, and I love it - air quality indoors is noticeably improved. Only downside is that there’s lots of wood burning in my particular (and densely populated) area of Europe, so I was quickly drawn into the rabbit hole of particulate matter sensors and how to automatically shut the ventilation system off when the neighbors turn on their fireplace. And when it comes to mold, our bathroom used to have black spots on the walls after a while, but with improved ventilation it stays amazingly clean and everything dries much more quickly. Almost no condensation on surfaces like mirrors and walls anymore either.