Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV):

Saving energy—and money

Between Minnesota’s frigid winters and hot, humid summers, it’s no surprise that so many families are looking for ways to cut their energy bills. With the installation of an energy recovery ventilator, you can.

What does an energy recovery ventilator do exactly? 

• They minimize energy loss by controlling the way your home is ventilated to the outside.
• In the winter, warm exhaust air transfers heat to the cold, fresh supply air through an exchanger.
• In the summer, the reverse is true; the air inside your home cools down the warmer air that’s being drawn into your home.

The US Department of energy states that ERVs can recover 70-80% of the energy that might otherwise be lost in the exchange of supply and ventilated air, and that they are most cost effective in areas with extreme temperatures, such as we experience here in Minnesota.

In addition to transferring heat, an energy recovery ventilator also transfers moisture, which can help control the humidity levels in your home.

If you’re looking to cut your heating and cooling costs, consider installing an ERV. For your free energy recovery ventilator installation estimate, contact us today.