HRV Systems and and their functions

How Do HRV Systems Function? Let a recuperator ease the load on your heating and cooling system!

HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) systems remove stale indoor air and replace it with fresh air from outside. During winter, they capture some of the heat from the outgoing warm air—heated by your furnace and other sources like your water heater, cooking, and laundry—and transfer that warmth to the incoming cooler air.

In the summer, the process is similar, but instead of heat, the system retains some of the coolness from the outgoing air (thanks to your air conditioner) and uses it to help lower the temperature of the incoming warm air.

In both seasons, this reduces the workload on your heating or cooling system, making it easier to reach a comfortable indoor temperature. As a result, energy consumption goes down, and so do your utility bills.

While recuperators include filters at both the fresh air intake and exhaust air exit, their primary function is to protect the internal components of the system and maintain efficient heat exchange. These filters typically capture larger particles, such as dust, insects, and pollen, before the air enters the indoor space or leaves the building.

A recuperator also provides fresh air for your spaces reducing the heating and cooling load in your system.

A recuperator also provides fresh air for your spaces, while reducing the heating and cooling load in your system.