Optimal Airflow for Your Living Spaces
Professional HRV/ERV installation and duct solutions for efficient fresh air exchange.
Our Ventilation Services Options
Tailored for Edmonton's residential and commercial properties.
HRV & ERV Systems
Heat Recovery Ventilators provide fresh air without losing thermal energy during cold months.
Ventilation in Edmonton's Tight Homes
Alberta's National Building Code requirements for new construction now mandate mechanical ventilation — HRV or ERV systems — in airtight homes. This reflects a practical reality: homes built to current energy efficiency standards don't have enough uncontrolled air infiltration to maintain healthy indoor air quality on their own.
For existing Edmonton homes, the case for adding mechanical ventilation is often just as clear: persistent moisture on windows, musty basement odours, and stuffy rooms in winter are all signs of a home that needs controlled air exchange rather than hoping for drafts.
HRV systems recover 75-85% of the heat from exhaust air in Edmonton's climate, meaning you're getting fresh air without paying to heat it from scratch. In a heating season that runs from October to April, that efficiency recovery is meaningful on the annual utility bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an HRV and do I need one in Edmonton?
An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) exchanges stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while recovering up to 80% of the heat from the exhaust air. In Edmonton's airtight, well-insulated homes, HRVs are often required for new construction and strongly recommended for retrofits to maintain indoor air quality without wasting heat energy.
How often should HRV filters be cleaned?
HRV filters should be cleaned every 3 months and the heat exchanger core inspected annually. In Edmonton, we recommend cleaning before heating season in fall and again in spring after pollen season peaks. Neglected HRV filters reduce system efficiency and can cause frost buildup in the core during cold weather.
Can poor ventilation cause health problems?
Yes. In tightly sealed Edmonton homes, VOCs from building materials, CO2 from occupants, and moisture from cooking and bathing can accumulate without proper ventilation. Symptoms include headaches, fatigue, and respiratory irritation. An HRV system resolves this while maintaining energy efficiency — typically required under the National Building Code for airtight new builds.
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