Q I live in a modern well-insulated bungalow that has a great deal of condensation, which I keep under control with a dehumidifier. Would a “heat recovery ventilation system” be a better alternative?

We have no idea whether [Nick Goodey] is a trained engineer or not. But given the detailed design of this DIY energy recovery ventilator for his home HVAC system, we’re going to go out on a limb and ...

Winter comfort problems aren't always caused by insulation or furnaces. A lesser-known attic upgrade plays an important role ...

Heat recovery and ventilation systems are integral to contemporary approaches in reducing building energy consumption and enhancing indoor air quality. These systems operate by capturing waste heat ...

Air recirculation in ventilation systems is essentially the mixing of a certain amount of exhaust air into the supply air. This process provides a reduction in energy consumption when heating fresh ...

As the learning curve for VRF continues, it’s only fitting to see how it can fare in a familiar learning environment. Turns out it can play a key role in the critical lesson of adapting to existing ...

The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Question: What’s an HRV and how ...