If you are tired of high energy costs and want more from your HVAC system in Carrollton, Texas, you should consider installing an energy recovery ventilator (ERV). This device increases efficiency by exchanging heat in a give-and-take process. One fan draws in fresh air from the outside, while another pushes out any stale air. With an ERV, you can lower energy costs and get cleaner air.
Reduced Energy Costs
An ERV saves money by recycling energy to heat and cool the home. It does this by bringing fresh outside air into the home. At the same time, stale inside air is vented to the outside. Even though the two air streams don’t physically touch in the unit, the ERV uses the old air to condition the new air, moderating it for temperature and humidity. This process essentially reuses conditioning energy, which makes the HVAC system much more efficient and economical.
New and Old Home Considerations
Older homes typically lose more energy through less efficient insulation and seals. In the process, they vent out stale air. Alternately, newer homes are more energy-efficient and airtight, but they can also keep stale air locked in. While regular maintenance can help, both situations can be problematic; older homes lose energy, and newer homes don’t vent out enough stale air. An ERV helps manage both of these problems. Added to an older home, it makes heating and cooling less costly by reducing HVAC workload. With newer homes, it vents stale air out and fresh air in.
Cleaner Air
Poor indoor air quality comes from a variety of sources, including odors from pets, cooking, tobacco smoke, and household chemicals. These can trigger a variety of health concerns, like allergy attacks and respiratory problems. The ERV venting process helps eliminate these pollutants, keeping indoor air healthy and clean.
If you want to learn more about how an energy recovery ventilator can improve your comfort, we’re here to help. Contact Lex Air Conditioning and Heating at (972) 217-8955.
