What types of exchanger are available on the market, and what are the benefits of each? We’ve taken a closer look! Call us for more details!

Would you like to equip your home with an air exchanger, but don’t know which one to choose? There are many types of air exchangers for houses, apartments, condos, multi-storey homes and more! Here’s an overview of all the air exchanger types available on the market, and the benefits of each.

Standard air exchanger

Also known as a cross-flow air exchanger, a standard air exchanger is a ventilation device designed to renew indoor air by introducing fresh air from outside while exhausting stale indoor air. It uses a heat exchanger to recover heat from the outgoing air and transfer it to the incoming air, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature while reducing energy losses. This type of air exchanger is often fitted with filters to remove contaminants and improve indoor air quality.

What are the benefits of a standard air exchanger?

• Improved indoor air quality: By renewing indoor air, air exchangers eliminate contaminants, allergens and unwanted odors, creating a healthier, more pleasant indoor environment.
• Energy conservation: With their ability to recover heat from outgoing air, standard air exchangers reduce heat loss during cold months, helping to cut heating costs.
• Thermal comfort: By maintaining a constant, comfortable indoor temperature, standard air exchangers improve occupant comfort while avoiding sudden temperature fluctuations.
• Prevention of mold formation: By controlling indoor humidity, standard air exchangers help prevent the formation of mold and condensation, thus protecting the health of occupants and the structure of the building. In short, standard air exchangers are essential devices for ensuring optimum indoor air quality, energy efficiency and enhanced comfort in any type of building.

Energy recovery ventilator

An energy recovery ventilator is a ventilation device that extracts stale indoor air and introduces fresh outdoor air, while recovering heat from the outgoing air. It uses a heat exchanger to transfer this heat to the incoming air, thus maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature while reducing energy losses. These fans are often used to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings.

What are the benefits of an energy recovery ventilator?

• Improved air quality: By renewing indoor air, they eliminate pollutants, allergens and odors, creating a healthier, more comfortable indoor environment.
• Energy conservation: By recovering heat from outgoing air and transferring it to incoming air, they reduce heat loss during cold months, thus cutting heating costs.
• Thermal comfort: By maintaining a constant, comfortable indoor temperature, they contribute to greater comfort for occupants, avoiding sudden temperature variations.
• Financial savings: With their energy efficiency, heat recovery ventilators can reduce heating and cooling costs, saving you money on your energy bills in the long term.

Heat recovery ventilator

A heat recovery ventilator is a ventilation device that extracts stale indoor air and introduces fresh outdoor air, while recovering heat from the outgoing air. It uses a heat exchanger to transfer this heat to the incoming air, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature while reducing energy losses. These fans are often used to improve indoor air quality and energy efficiency in buildings.

What are the benefits of a heat recovery ventilator?

• Energy efficiency: They recover heat from exhaust air, reducing heat loss and heating costs.
• Improved air quality: By renewing indoor air, it eliminates pollutants and allergens, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.
• Thermal comfort: By maintaining a constant indoor temperature, it ensures optimum comfort for occupants.
• Financial savings: By reducing energy consumption for heating, it saves on electricity or gas bills.

To learn more about air exchangers, we recommend you consult our air exchanger buying guide, which will help you better target your needs!

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