Would a HRV make a huge difference? I ask as he didn't think it would be a very good option, but what I have been reading says otherwise. Can I have some experts on here shed some more light on this for me please.
He also added that this should eliminate any problems, and I wouldn't need a costly fan or other work done.
Would a HRV make a huge difference? I ask as he didn't think it would be a very good option, but what I have been reading says otherwise. Can I have some experts on here shed some more light on this for me please.
You are currently using mechanical ventilation with the fresh air intake and exhaust fans. The hrv would do the same and received recover some of the lost heat currently being exhausted.
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Would it be money well spent, or should I just stick with my current setup? The insulation seems to have fixed the problem, although I won't know for sure unless I remove the insulation from the intake pipe.
With an HRV, is there an additional ducts that need to be installed? How would this be done in a 2 story finished house? Basement is unfinished though if this matters.
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An HRV does require 2 additional ducts installed on top of what you have. It also requires maintenance.
In our area I've seen a few freeze up due to condensing moisture meeting the current type of weather we are seeing now -20
It might be worth having a thermoelec or similar pre heater installed upstream of the HRV in the intake, which will pre heat the air to prevent freezing.
Thanks so much for the reply. I'll definitely look into pricing one out. Merry Christmas Syndicated.
I am having an issue with my water heater. I have to kick the ice out of the intake on a daily basis in order to have hot water. I bought the house a little over a year ago, and the builder told me that kicking the ice out daily is "preventative maintenance". Personally I think that's a load of poop, ad I've owned other houses and have never had this issue. Would love some advice on this issue!! Thanks!!