ERV Systems
An energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, brings fresh outdoor air into your home and sends stale indoor air out, without simply opening a window. We install and service ERV systems.
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How an ERV works
Two airstreams pass each other inside the ERV, one coming in from outside and one going out. They don’t mix, but the ERV transfers heat and some moisture between them. In winter, the incoming air picks up some warmth from the air going out. In summer, it works the other way.
Why homeowners ask about ERVs
- Tighter homes Newer or well-sealed homes don’t trade much air with the outdoors on their own.
- Stuffy rooms or lingering cooking smells.
- Fresh air without opening windows in the heat or cold.
Signs your home could use more fresh air
- Windows that fog up on the inside in winter
- Cooking or bathroom smells that hang around
- Bedrooms that feel stuffy in the morning
- Rooms that feel stale after the windows have been shut for a while
These can have other causes too. Call us and we’ll talk it through.
How it connects to your system
An ERV usually ties into your ductwork, so it often makes sense to plan it along with a furnace, air handler or AC.
Planning a new heating or cooling system? C&L Fuel Inc. offers free estimates for new equipment installations and replacements. The free estimate covers ERV installation.
Installing and servicing an ERV
We install and service ERV systems. An ERV usually connects to your ductwork, with its own fresh-air and exhaust connections to the outside, so we look at your furnace or air handler, your ducts and where those outside connections can go. Planning a new furnace, air handler or AC? That’s a natural time to add an ERV. Once it’s in, the filters and core need regular cleaning or replacement, and we can take care of that for you.
ERV Systems FAQ
Questions we hear
Is an ERV the same as an air purifier?
Does an ERV need maintenance?
Is the estimate for an ERV free?
Does an ERV work in summer?
Do you service ERVs?
Can an ERV be added to my existing system?
Where does the ERV go?
Can I finance an ERV?
Do you install ERVs?
Does my home need one?
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