Energy Recovery Ventilators in Ballston Lake, NY

If you have poor indoor air quality (IAQ) and higher-than-average energy bills, installing an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) could solve both problems. Having an ERV in your Ballston Lake, NY home will create a fresher, healthier, and more comfortable living environment. ERVs push out stale indoor air and bring in fresh outside air. They also heat or cool incoming air as needed and regulate its humidity. With an ERV system, you can limit demand on your heating and cooling equipment and reduce airborne allergens and contaminants. Suburban Services Group offers expert ERV system installation, and we confidently stand behind our work.

Professional Energy Recovery Ventilator Installation

When people think of HVAC, they often think of heating and air conditioning only. The “V” in HVAC is the most frequently overlooked element of indoor climate control. Short for ventilation, it replaces stale indoor air with air from outside. In the process, it minimizes concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other gaseous chemical contaminants. It also eliminates unpleasant odors.

While every home has a modest amount of mechanical ventilation, components like bathroom exhaust fans and range hood vents aren’t enough to ensure healthy IAQ. Basic mechanical ventilation takes air out but never replaces it. ERV systems supplement existing mechanical ventilation. They offer comprehensive IAQ and climate control support.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air outside your Ballston Lake home is often healthier than the air indoors. In fact, the EPA estimates that outdoor air could be two to five times healthier. Not only will an energy recovery ventilator replace stale indoor air with outside air, but it will also filter incoming air before heating, cooling, and distributing it.

• Improved IAQ and balanced humidity
• Lower home energy bills
• Reduced risk of backdrafting
• Fewer unpleasant IAQ-related symptoms
• Longer HVAC equipment lifespans

Backdrafting is a common concern in buildings with tight envelopes and fuel-burning appliances. Backdrafting occurs when basic mechanical ventilation pulls indoor air out but doesn’t bring new air in. This can create negative air pressure. Negative air pressure corrects itself by drawing air in through all viable openings, including exhaust vents. With backdrafting, negative air pressure can pull carbon monoxide gas and other harmful emissions into living spaces. With an ERV, you can avoid the risk of negative air pressure and backdrafting altogether.

Much like their name implies, ERVs can also recover energy. They can recover lost energy from HVAC systems by pulling heat from HVAC exhaust air in low-lying areas. Some ERVs can recover as much as 80% of the energy that HVAC systems lose via exhaust.

Enhance your Ballston Lake home with an ERV today by calling Suburban Services Group! We also offer assistance with air purifiers, filters, smart thermostats, and more.