What is the best ductless HRV system?

michelle ifversen

2 years ago Updated: Dec. 17, 2021

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Which are the best models?

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Emmanuel B. Cosgrove Best answer 2 years ago

There are a few brands of ductless HRV and HRVs, we don’t have a particular brand to recommend over another though there are a few options among ductless HRV & ERV units here.

Having chosen a unit, our install video might be useful, and this page also discusses the pros and cons of the system as well.

Ductless HRV and ERV ventilation systems DIY install video

Are you building a new home or addition, or is this an project to retrofit an existing space that doesn’t currently have ventilation? We used it for a new home, and as you will read in that page it has some advantages and some disadvantages, namely not being able to use a central system as a bathroom fan, which is a great place to recupate heat from rather than depressurizing a home with a dedicated bathroom fan. Have a read and let us know what you think, having used the system we can help with other tips perhaps.

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