Why do you need an air exchanger?

 

Modern homes are so well insulated that they trap contaminants, allergens and moisture inside. Installing an air exchanger is an effective way to move that stale air out and bring fresh air in. Read on to learn about the benefits of these essential appliances.

Dust, fumes from cleaning products, cooking smoke, moisture, CO2 from gas heaters, pet hair—we generate indoor air pollution just by going about our everyday activities. Modern homes are built to retain warm air in the winter and cool air in the summer, so those pollutants can stay stuck inside. That’s why the Building Code stipulates that all new constructions—with few exceptions—must be equipped with a mechanical ventilation system. The new requirements are intended to improve the comfort and energy efficiency of new homes. Of course, an air exchanger can be installed in any building.

So, what can an air exchanger do for you?

  • Optimize air circulation and replace natural ventilation

    Air exchangers should be run at all time, summer and winter. Depending on the size of your home, energy-efficient air exchangers can cycle through all the air in your home in just a few hours.

  • Purify air by evacuating pollutants (tobacco smoke or cooking smoke, toxic chemical fumes, etc.), dust and allergens and bringing in fresh air.
  • Eliminate odours (cigarettes, moisture, cooking, etc.) that can get trapped in fabrics (clothing, rugs, couch cushions, etc.).
  • Improve respiratory health and minimize health risks (asthma, lung diseases, allergies, etc.) by evacuation stale air and moisture and bringing in fresh air.
  • Ensure ventilation and eliminate excess moisture, preventing the growth of mould that can cause health problems. Air exchangers also prevent condensation from forming on walls and windows. Many factors can increase the humidity in your home (showers, condensation from breath, plants, cooking, etc.).
  • Optimize the performance of heaters and air conditioners. Compared to traditional air exchangers, models with heat recovery filter, heat and recover air, reducing energy costs.
  • Install easily in your home. Venmar has multiple product ranges and installation options for every taste, from motivated DIYers to those who’d rather leave things to the professionals.

Looking for more ways to keep your home’s air fresh and clean? Read our article Seven Tips to Improve the Air Quality in Your Home. Need to buy an air exchanger? Find the perfect one for you! Our professionals are standing by to support you from purchase to installation.


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