What Is a Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilator?
Home ventilation systems are available in both stand alone units and ducted whole-home varieties. Ducted heat recovery ventilation systems may be an attractive option for consumers looking to ventilate their home and employ energy-efficient heating. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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A ducted heat recovery ventilator is a mechanical ventilation system that captures heat energy that is typically lost as outbound exhaust airflow, and uses it to heat inbound air.
Function
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Ducted heat ventilation systems are central air systems that use a transfer unit to capture and regulate incoming and outgoing airflow. Exhaust air is captured in one area of the transfer unit, and fresh air flows through another area of the transfer unit. The exhaust air passes through a heat exchanger and is used to heat the fresh air that will be pushed through the duct system and directly into rooms throughout the home.
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Advantages of Having a Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilator
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Ducted heat ventilation systems may capture and reuse up to 75 percent of heat that is usually wasted as exhaust heat in standard units. Additionally, ducted heat ventilation systems aid in controlling humidity in the vented air, thereby cutting moisture and moisture-related issues such as mold and mildew that can develop in traditional ductwork.
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