Most properties can be made more energy-efficient by installing things like double glazing or increasing the amount of insulation installed. Another brilliant way of making our homes more energy-efficient is by installing a heat recovery ventilation system. Heat recovery ventilation systems are a great way of recycling the energy in stale air and transferring it to the clean, fresh air coming into the property.
What is a Heat Recovery Ventilation System?
Heat recovery is the process of heating all incoming cool air by warming it up using the outgoing air. Efficient heat exchangers transfer most of their heat energy to fresh incoming air. These systems work by not letting heat escape the property. Stale, dirty air that has been contaminated with toxins, smells and humidity is removed from rooms such as the bathroom and kitchen. Fresh air then enters the building through the ventilation system and is then warmed up using the heat that was extracted from the stale air. This creates a whole house ventilation system.
What are the Benefits of Installing a Heat Recovery System?
There are numerous benefits to installing a heat recovery ventilation system like the ones from BPC Ventilation including:
- They provide you with a constant stream of warm fresh air
- The air around you will be cleaner because you are creating a self-contained environment and introducing a superior ventilation system
- They help to reduce your energy costs because the temperature will remain constant
- They help to reduce the amount of humidity and condensation in the environment – this will not only have a positive impact on your health, but it’s also good for the structure of your building
- They help to improve air quality which means there will be less irritants and pollution within the property
- They help to reduce your carbon emissions – heat recovery ventilation systems help to reduce the level of carbon dioxide in your property
The Future of Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems
We are still getting used to technology that extracts energy from renewable sources to power our properties, however, we still need to think about the green envelope. Stockholm, for example, has installed heat recovery ventilation systems that extract the heat produced by passing commuters on the underground in order to heat nearby office buildings. This has helped to lower the energy usage of these office buildings by up to 25%. Over the next few years, we will continue seeing more innovative ideas being introduced into this field that will not only help save us money but will also help us reduce our carbon footprint.
With more and more people building their own homes or refurbishing their properties there has been a huge increase in demand for heat recovery ventilation systems. This demand is higher than it’s ever been before. Heat recovery ventilation systems can be installed in approximately 90% of homes. These effective ventilation systems will not only help protect the fabric of your property, but they will also help to get rid of or reduce the mould, condensation, damp, and airborne pollutants in the atmosphere. These systems have also been shown to reduce your energy bills and carbon footprint over time.
