3 Benefits of an Energy Recovery Ventilator

September 20, 2019

Modern homes in Lenoir City, Tennessee, are usually well-insulated and more sealed than ever. This makes them more energy-efficient, but it also allows pollutants to build up inside your home. Opening a door or window might help, but it can increase your utility bills. An energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, can help your home have better air quality, save energy, and make your HVAC system last longer.

Higher Indoor Air Quality

Energy recovery ventilators have their own air filters to capture pollutants before they enter your home and impact your family’s health. When these devices remove stale air, they get rid of dirt, pollen, pet dander, dust, and other contaminants, as well. They also reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as benzene, ethanol, xylene, acetone, and formaldehyde. These substances evaporate or off-gas at low temperatures, and they’re in many commercial cleaners and air fresheners. They can cause headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and other symptoms, and conventional air filters or air purifiers can’t catch them.

Energy Savings

Like a heat pump, an ERV has a heat exchanger that can heat or cool incoming air by transferring heat to or away from outgoing air. It can help you conserve energy and lower your utility bills. An energy recovery ventilator is an investment, but it will eventually pay for itself by reducing costs and increasing your comfort. It can even increase the value of your home.

A Longer Life for Your HVAC System

ERVs keep your heater and air conditioner from having to run as often, reducing wear and tear. They also prevent contaminants from clogging air filters or causing other issues such as dirty or leaky ductwork. They can reduce inconvenient, costly breakdowns and keep your HVAC system working longer.

Cook’s Comfort Systems, Inc. is a Trane Comfort Specialist with more than 25 years of experience. We can help you install an energy recovery ventilator and a variety of other heating, cooling, and indoor air quality equipment. For more information and outstanding service, call us anytime at 865-248-5001.

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