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An HRV or HEAT RECOVERY VENTILATOR provides fresh air to your airtight energy efficient home.
It controls humidity levels so you don't have sweaty wet windows
It reduces indoor air pollutants especially from new carpet, hardwood, paint, cabinets, doors & trims, plastics, insulation, etc, etc.
If you are sensitive or have allergies you will find these units very helpful in reducing congestion.
HRV
FREE HRV?
You will spend about $3500 on an HRV.
But wait - you get more than just clean fresh air, it also saves you enegy.
If you have a $200,000 mortgage and add a $3500 HRV your mortage goes from $1163.21 to $1183.57 (based on a 25 year, 5 yr fixed term @ 5%)
That increases your monthly payment by $20.36
BUT - your yearly energy costs drop by $255.70 or $21.31 per month SAVINGS.
Net saving each month day 1 is $0.95 or a free HRV!
Conclusion
So you basically get a free HRV and when energy prices rise, you save even more!
Plus think of health benefits of better indoor air quality and no sweaty windows every winter.
Rating?
A 1600 sq ft house with a ACH of 1.50 went from Energuide 79 to 83 with just the HRV added.
That improvement qualified this house for a 10% discount on CMHC morgtage fees.
Since 1986
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