Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems
An expert guide to heat recovery ventilation (hrv) systems, and how they work to ventilate a home without unnecessarily wasting heated or conditioned air. Inside a heat recovery ventilator, one fan draws outdoor air in and another fan blows stale room air outside. Both fans blow the air through a central heat-exchange core that extracts […]
Kitchen Hoods & Fans Buying Guide
Cooktop ventilators and range hoods have funnel-shaped interiors designed to pull odors, smoke, and heat up through a filter and blower and exhaust them outside, though they must be sized and installed correctly. (Commercial ranges require a commercial-style ventilation unit, which is quieter and also removes substantial amounts of grease.) Cabinet-mounted and freestanding ventilators should […]
Best Whole House Fan Buying Guide
In This Article: Whole House Fans vs. Attic Fans Whole House Fans Evaluation Sizing a Whole House Fan When & How to Use a Whole House Fan Whole House Fan Manufacturers Expert, unbiased advice on how to buy a whole-house fan, including options, sizing, when and how to use them, and manufacturers. Are you tired […]
Buying Ventilation Equipment
This is a helpful guide about buying ventilation equipment for DIY home ventilation projects. It gives insight into materials, pricing, and availability. Did you know that your home’s indoor air may be more polluted than Los Angeles on a smoggy day? Cigarette smoke, dust, soot, bacteria, molds, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, radon, pesticides, and vapors from […]