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> I can't find anyone to install one in Los Angeles. If you call a random HVAC company, they may not want to deal with "fussy clients" that want something "fan
by throw0101b 2y ago
> I can't find anyone to install one in Los Angeles.
If you call a random HVAC company, they may not want to deal with "fussy clients" that want something "fancy" like an HRV/ERV. Best to look at folks that perhaps try to adhere to building science more. A quick search for the LA area:
* https://www.jmsacandheating.com/indoor-air-quality/heat-energy-recovery-ventilators-hrv-erv https://www.jmsacandheating.com/indoor-air-quality/heat-ener...
* https://www.aircomfortexperts.com/additional-products/ervs/ https://www.aircomfortexperts.com/additional-products/ervs/
* https://www.azaircond.com/indoor-air-quality/energy-recovery-ventilators/ https://www.azaircond.com/indoor-air-quality/energy-recovery...
* https://www.socalclimatecontrol.com/ervs-and-hrvs-energy-efficient-southern-ca/ https://www.socalclimatecontrol.com/ervs-and-hrvs-energy-eff...
Or do a dealer search from a manufacturer, e.g.,:
* https://broan-nutone.com/en-us/home/dealer-locator https://broan-nutone.com/en-us/home/dealer-locator
> Is there a particular climate these are suited for?
Any climate. Modern ones can even handle IECC Zones 6 and 7:
* https://basc.pnnl.gov/images/iecc-climate-zone-map https://basc.pnnl.gov/images/iecc-climate-zone-map