The weather in my area requires running either the heating system or the a/c the majority of the time. Due to the serious outdoor conditions, my family is kept inside for most of the year. Because of the cost of heating and cooling, it’s important to seal up the house and prevent energy waste. The lack of ventilation can create lots of problems with humidity, smells and overall indoor air quality. I looked into a variety of options to improve the comfort, cleanliness and health of the condo and decided on a heat reusey ventilator or HRV. The unit works to upgrade stale air with fresh air all year round. It consists of two ventilation ducts, with one carrying fresh air into the house and the other moveing the polluted air out. During the winter, the overheated air leaving the condo gives up its heat as it passes through the heat exchanger. The incoming air coming in through the opposite duct absorbs this heat as it flows into the home, helping to reduce demands on the heating system. By capturing and recycling heat, it improves comfort and trims heating bills. In the summer time months, the process switches so that the hot, outdoor air loses its heat on the way inside, lowering the home’s temperature and minimizing the workload of the a/c. It focuses on reducing humidity, combating condensation, mold growth and that sticky feeling. By constantly refreshing the air, the HRV reduces allergens. Contaminants such as dust, dander and VOCs are expelled outdoors. The HRV system is designed to operate continuously separate from using much energy or making much noise.