Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators in Dallas, TX
Due to the tight construction that homes throughout Dallas, TX, are built with today, our HVAC systems can work very efficiently. It benefits your comfort and wallet—but what about your air quality? Unfortunately, the same construction practices that help your HVAC efficiency prevent fresh air from entering your home.
All is not lost, however. You don’t need to worry about cracking your windows open while you run your air conditioner or heater. Instead, you can have a heat recovery or energy recovery ventilator professionally installed by the team at Frymire Home Services.
Contact our team to learn more about our HRV and ERV solutions.
What Is the Purpose of ERV and HRV Systems?
An energy recovery system is a device or mechanism that captures and reuses wasted energy from one process and converts it into useful energy for another process.
It can include systems that recover heat, pressure, or mechanical energy and use it to generate electricity, heat buildings, or industrial power processes. Some examples of energy recovery systems include heat exchangers, turbines, and regenerative brakes.
A heat recovery system can include systems that recover heat from industrial processes, such as manufacturing or power generation, or from building HVAC systems, such as air conditioning or ventilation. A heat recovery system can significantly increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs by capturing and reusing this wasted heat energy.
Is an HRV or ERV Better?
The choice between a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) and an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) depends on the specific needs of a building or application.
An HRV system is designed to recover heat from the outgoing stale air and transfer it to the incoming fresh air while keeping the two air streams separate. It can be particularly useful in cold climates, which can help reduce heating costs by preheating incoming fresh air.
An ERV system, on the other hand, transfers not only heat but also moisture between the outgoing stale air and incoming fresh air. It can be particularly useful in humid climates, which can help reduce cooling costs by pre-cooling and dehumidifying incoming fresh air.
Schedule an Indoor Air Quality Assessment
We want to ensure that you have superior air quality in your household while also helping you to save on energy expenses. Book online or call us to schedule an indoor air quality assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Recovery Ventilators
What are the benefits of an ERV?
An ERV can help to improve indoor air quality by introducing fresh outdoor air, reducing the buildup of pollutants and moisture inside a building. It can also help to reduce energy costs by preconditioning incoming fresh air and reusing wasted energy from outgoing stale air.
How is an ERV different from a heat recovery ventilator?
An ERV is similar to an HRV but also transfers moisture between the two air streams. It can make it more efficient in humid climates, which can help reduce cooling costs by dehumidifying incoming fresh air.
Can an ERV be used in cold climates?
ERV is not as efficient in cold climates as in humid climates, but it can still be used to recover some heat energy from outgoing stale air and transfer it to incoming fresh air.
How do I maintain an ERV system?
ERV systems require regular maintenance to ensure they are working efficiently and effectively. It can include cleaning or replacing the filters, inspecting and cleaning the heat exchanger, and checking the ductwork for leaks.
