The benefits of installing an air exchanger

For several years now, all new dwellings include an air exchanger to compensate for the improved airtightness of the buildings and thus ensure that the air circulates properly. However, it’s often advantageous to install this type of apparatus in an older home, as well, as long as the home is well insulated. Installing an air exchanger will help lower the humidity levels in your home, in addition to preventing microclimates, which can develop in the various rooms, leading to the appearance of mold and mildew. Renewing the air also helps expel allergens, optimize air circulation, eliminate unpleasant odors (from cigarettes, animals and cooking) and prevent the occurrence of respiratory ailments in the home’s occupants.

Why install a heat recovery ventilator?

Certain energy-saving air exchangers are poorly adapted for cold climates and are therefore not suitable for use in Quebec. That’s why, if you’re thinking about having an air exchanger installed, a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) is your best option. Durable and resistant, this type of apparatus will help minimize heating costs in winter, as it recovers the heat from the stagnant air and transfers it to the fresh air it sends into the home. Therefore, it doesn’t require any external heat source to heat up the air coming from outside.

Where to install an air exchanger

You must have your air exchanger installed in a place that’s relatively easy to access in order to facilitate cleaning or replacing the filters and the performance of other periodic maintenance. It’s also important that the installation site be heated, as this apparatus is sensitive to frost. The ideal place to install an air exchanger is in the basement. Avoid installing it in a bedroom (air exchangers make constant noise) or a garage (there are contaminants that can release particles into the air) and make sure to suspend the apparatus to minimize vibrations. You should have the air intake valves of the air exchanger installed overhead to make it more difficult for dust to get in.

Professional air exchanger installation

Only a professional should install an air exchanger. Since this apparatus greatly improves the well-being of the homeowners, it must be properly positioned and able to function correctly. To purchase, replace or install an air exchanger, contact GestionAir, the specialists in ventilation, air conditioning and heating in your area. They also offer prompt emergency service.