Current homes are made with efficiency top of mind. But that also means they’re strongly sealed and can have stuffy air.
With appropriate ventilation, your home can avoid mildew, allergen buildup and other air quality problems. Good ventilation also helps remove severe odors, like cooking smells or tobacco smoke.
While cracking a window can help for a bit, it can’t be used year-round. It can also be difficult if anyone in your family deals with allergies.
Lennox home ventilation systems in Pella, Iowa, provide an energy-efficient option: replacing flat inside air with renewed outdoor air. They’re created to work with any heating and cooling system. Plus, they don’t create any ozone, a toxic gas that can aggravate your lungs.
Van Haaften Plumbing & Heating can help you find the correct fit for your home and the local weather. Give our heating and cooling pros a call at 641-628-3621 to start breathing fresher air now.
Three Indications Your Home Needs a Ventilation System
There are a few signs you need house ventilation, including:
Odors Never Fade
You might have a house ventilation problem if you have trouble getting rid of strong odors, including cooking smells or cigarette smoke.
Stuffy Air
Your house’s air should be clean and healthy, not stale or stuffy.
Excess Dirt
While some dust is inevitable, rooms with poor airflow can have larger quantities of dust.
Types of Ventilation Systems
There are two types of ventilation systems—heat recovery ventilation (HRV) and energy recovery ventilation (ERV).
Either is a good fit for new homes or recently updated homes with energy upgrades, but are built with different climates in mind.
Areas with a wide range of weather patterns, including the Midwest, can benefit from both systems. Contact us for additional information about which type is best for Pella.
Heat Recovery Ventilation
HRV functions best in cooler climates. It exhausts air from your home, replacing it with fresh air from outside.
As an energy-efficient feature, it holds on to the heat from your indoor air. That way, you don’t have to pay to warm fresh (but cooler) air from outside.
Energy Recovery Ventilation
ERV is best for warm, humid environments. It sucks the heat and moisture out of your space’s air and guides it out of your home. This allows you to maintain proper humidity levels in your space. Balanced humidity can keep your space more comfortable and cause you to use your air conditioning less—saving you more money on cooling bills.
