Most homes in Palm Harbor, Florida, have great insulation to help reduce utility bills. However, insulation can trap pollutants inside your home, such as dust, pollen, smoke particles, dirt, and pet dander, along with warm or cool air. An energy recovery ventilator (ERV), also called a whole-home ventilation system, can help you save energy, raise your indoor air quality, and extend your HVAC system’s life.
Energy Savings
Energy recovery ventilators operate a lot like heat pumps, transferring heat from outgoing stale air to incoming fresh air in winter and then reversing the process to cool fresh air in summer. This helps you conserve energy and keep your power bills low. An ERV system is an investment, but it can pay for itself through energy savings. It can also improve the price of your house.
Better Indoor Air Quality
ERV systems use air filters to remove car exhaust and other contaminants from outdoor air before they enter your home. They can also help you reduce bad smells, excess moisture from cooking or showering, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by removing stale air. VOCs evaporate at room temperature, and they’re in many cleaners and air fresheners. They include benzene, xylene, formaldehyde, and similar substances. Improving your indoor air quality can prevent asthma or allergy symptoms, sore throats, eye irritation, rashes, and many other uncomfortable health problems.
A Longer Life for Your HVAC System
ERVs do some of the work that your HVAC system normally takes care of, preventing wear that could lead to inconvenient, costly breakdowns. An energy recovery ventilator can help you reduce maintenance costs and extend your system’s life.
Pinellas Comfort Systems is a Trane Comfort Specialist with more than 60 years of heating and air conditioning experience. We’re a family business, and we guarantee 100% satisfaction for all our customers. We can help you install an energy recovery ventilator and a variety of other HVAC equipment for your home. For outstanding service from our expert technicians, give us a call.
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