Many homeowners are now opting for a home heat recovery system for their home. Not only can these systems improve indoor air quality, they can also save you money in the long run and have a much better impact on the environment than traditional methods of heating the home such as central heating systems. If you are unsure what a home heat recovery system is, read on to understand more and find out why it can improve the indoor air quality within your home.
What Are Home Heat Recovery Systems?
Home heat recovery systems, also referred to as Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery, or MVHR, are a type of heating and cooling system that can be used within homes and buildings. As the name suggests, these systems recover heat from the home that would once be lost and use this heat energy to then heat up any air coming from the outside environment. The system is usually situated on the roof of the home or in the attic and is attached to many air ducts which will be attached to each room which you wish to heat and cool. The ducts within each room of your home will bring in air from the outside environment whilst taking out stale room air. When these two ducts pass each other, the heat energy from the room air is passed on to the new fresh air, bringing in better and warmer air.
How Do They Work to Improve Indoor Air Quality?
When a home heat recovery system is installed in a house, they are constantly exchanging the air from inside the home to the outside environment and vice versa. As many modern buildings do not have this feature, a home heat recovery system can improve the overall air quality. As we become better at keeping in heat, such as closing windows and using double glazing, we are circulating the same old air around our home. Think of the last time you opened your windows in your home when it waswinter, and you can understand how toxins can build-up as we continue to breath in and out the same air.
What Happens If We Do Not Improve the Air Quality Within the Home?
Many people can suffer with respiratory diseases when the air quality within their home is poor. There are some obvious signs that air quality within your home is poor and this includes mould or moist on the walls or roof. Toxic home syndrome, or sick building syndrome, is a big sign that you need to improve the air quality in your home and you can learn more about this here.
Installing Your Own Home Heat Recovery System
If you want to improve the indoor air quality within your home for the sake of you and your family, then look no further. Nuaire MVHR have a wide range of home heat recovery systems that you can install yourself. If you are unsure on installation, a trained professional can install the system for you.
Home heat recovery systems can significantly improve the air quality within your home, therefore if you are struggling with mould or damp within your home, it may be worth installing a system.
