Many people have no idea what a heat recovery ventilator is, and why should they? It's an important but often-overlooked component of a household ventilation system - which is an important but often-overlooked companion to a home's HVAC system. Let's start at the beginning:

Older homes didn't have much need of ventilation systems. They were often drafty because building materials weren't produced to today's exacting standards. Lots of gaps and cracks meant lots of airflow. But over the last half-century, modern materials and building methods have produced extremely "tight" homes. They simply don't let much air in or out.

Unless you live in an ancient home with little insulation, chances are pretty good you should be considering ventilation systems. Otherwise, your family is breathing stale air that can contain viruses, mold spores, chemical vapors, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and even dangerous gases like carbon monoxide. It isn't pretty to think about, but it can be fixed.

A ventilation system is another term for "powerful well-placed fans that pull fresh air into the house and exhaust stale air." Effective ventilation systems can be "whole house" units like attic fans, or a series of small fans that affect different rooms. The configuration depends on your home, and a qualified heating and air technician can make a good recommendation. One thing that would be recommended here in Alberta is a heat recovery ventilator.

A heat recovery ventilator is fan-based, but does something more. It actually transfers heat from the air being exhausted to the air being pulled inside. With a heat recovery ventilator, you'll have a constant influx of fresh outside air while retaining the heat from your furnace has worked so hard to create.

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)

• Moisture-proof propylene core expels excess humidity that occurs, especially during the heating season, preventing potential health problems, as well as moisture damage to window frames and surrounding walls
• Replaces stale indoor air with fresh, clean outdoor air
• Filters outdoor pollens and expels indoor pollutants to the outside, exchanging the air in the home

Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

• Transfers heat and moisture from one airstream to another, and is the ideal system to maintain proper humidity levels
• Excellent for year-round use and ideal for homes with air conditioning and high outdoor humidity
• Filters outdoor pollens and expels indoor pollutants to the outside, exchanging the air in the home

The essence of proper ventilation is a continuous flow of clean, fresh air as well as the removal of stale, polluted air. These are also key factors in optimal indoor air quality and good health.

There are two types of systems available, depending on your needs: Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV).

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)

• Moisture-proof propylene core expels excess humidity that occurs, especially during the heating season, preventing potential health problems, as well as moisture damage to window frames and surrounding walls
• Replaces stale indoor air with fresh, clean outdoor air
• Filters outdoor pollens and expels indoor pollutants to the outside, exchanging the air in the home

Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)

• Transfers heat and moisture from one airstream to another, and is the ideal system to maintain proper humidity levels
• Excellent for year-round use and ideal for homes with air conditioning and high outdoor humidity
• Filters outdoor pollens and expels indoor pollutants to the outside, exchanging the air in the home

This top-of-the-line series offers unparalleled efficiency in providing clean indoor air for renovated and custom-built homes.

In addition to superior performance, our vanEE Gold Series offers:

• Fully convertible energy and heat recovery ventilators to meet specific needs
• External electrical access side panel for easily removable parts
• Balancing dampers
• Filtration of outdoor pollutants
• Aluminum framed foam filter
• Deep one-piece condensation pan prevents water leakage and offers easy maintenance
• Defrost damper and mechanism with defrost failure protection system to ensure trouble-free operation
• Unparalleled technology backed by 5-year warranty

Our High Efficiency Series offers the ultimate in heat recovery.

In addition to improved energy efficiency, these units feature:

• Vertical design for compact installation
• State-of-the-art defrost system for defrosting without negative pressure
• Excellent return on investment

Our affordable Bronze Series offers all the basic features needed for healthy indoor air including:

• Integrated balancing dampers for quick installation
• No negative pressure defrost for worry-free operation
• Small cabinet size for optimal convenience

The vanEE's 60 H
The most compact and efficient air exchanger in its category.

Besides efficiently improving indoor air quality, the 60 H features:

• 20% smaller than comparable units
• Allows vertical or horizontal port configuration
• Upgradeable from heat recovery to energy recovery ventilator (HRV to ERV) with a simple exchange of the core
• Unique design facilitates maintenance
• Meets standards and building code

The HRV 90H-V ECM is engineered to be one of the most eco-friendly air exchangers on the market.

Its innovative design incorporates extremely high performance motors that are equivalent in power to a compact fluorescent light bulb (13.5 watts each), which enable the HRV 90H-V ECM to significantly lower energy costs without affecting its performance. Additional energy efficiency is found through its advanced heat recovery core, which can retain up to 80% of a home's heating or cooling.

Ideal for small to mid-size homes, this balanced system offers superior indoor air quality and excess humidity control.

Available with the state-of-the-art wall control, the 90H-V ECM surpasses energy-saving standards while providing effective heat recovery and ventilation.

HRV 90H-V ECM unique features

• This product is ENERGY STAR® qualified.
• With 2.53 CFM/watt, the HRV 90H-V ECM is the most efficient HRV in the industry.
• 2 high performance ECM motors (Electronically commutated motor).
• Ideal for high performance new homes.
• Compact footprint (25 5/8 in x 24 7/16 in x 15 1/8 in) allows an easy fit in restricted spaces.
• All aspects designed to facilitate balancing of air flow and simplify installation.
• Four sets of speed available at the touch of a button
  • 40 - 80 CFM (18.9 - 37.8 l/s)
  • 53 - 105 CFM (20.0 - 49.6 l/s))
  • 66 - 132 CFM (31.1 - 62.3 l/s))
  • 80 - 157 CFM (37.8 - 74.1 l/s)
• Quick and easy strap system eliminates the need to seal with tape and protect the vapour barrier.
• HomeShield™ defrosting system
• Integrated balancing system, eliminate the need for an external flow meter.

The ERV 90H-V ECM is engineered to be one of the most eco-friendly ERV air exchangers on the market.

Its innovative design incorporates extremely high performance motors that are equivalent in power to a compact fluorescent light bulb (13.5 watts each), which enable the ERV 90H-V ECM to significantly lower energy costs without affecting its performance. Moreover, his core absorbs both heat and moisture from the air streams passing through it (without mixing). In the summer, the heat and humidity of the outdoor fresh air is transferred to the exhaust air stream, meaning your home stays cooler inside. In the winter, the opposite is true. Ideal for small to mid-size homes, this balanced system offers superior indoor air quality.

Available with the state-of-the-art Platinum wall control, the ERV 90H-V ECM surpasses energy-saving standards while providing effective heat recovery and ventilation.

ERV 90H-V ECM unique features

• This product is ENERGY STAR® qualified.
• With 2.53 CFM/watt, the HRV 90H-V ECM is the most efficient HRV in the industry.
• 2 high performance ECM motors (Electronically commutated motor).
• Ideal for high performance new homes.
• Compact footprint (25 5/8 in x 24 7/16 in x 15 1/8 in) allows an easy fit in restricted spaces.
• All aspects designed to facilitate balancing of air flow and simplify installation.
• Four sets of speed available at the touch of a button
  • 40 - 80 CFM (18.9 - 37.8 l/s)
  • 53 - 105 CFM (20.0 - 49.6 l/s))
  • 66 - 132 CFM (31.1 - 62.3 l/s))
  • 80 - 157 CFM (37.8 - 74.1 l/s)
• Quick and easy strap system eliminates the need to seal with tape and protect the vapour barrier.
• HomeShield™ defrosting system
• Integrated balancing system, eliminate the need for an external flow meter.

The Vigor™ HRV is the ideal choice for condominiums, apartments and other limited space applications that require up to 70 cfm of continuous ventilation. With its compact size and 4-inch vertical ports, it can be installed in small spaces such as a closet or mechanical room above a hot water tank.

• At just 30 lb (13.6 kg), it can be installed without opening the unit
• Features integrated hooks to simplify installation
• Removable terminal block to ease auxiliary wall control connections
• Less than 4 sones at 64 cfm

This vanEE quality HRV is economical, light, silent and energy efficient

The Vigor™ HRV Plus is the ideal choice for condominiums, apartments and other limited space applications that require up to 70 cfm of continuous ventilation. With its compact size and 4-inch vertical or horizontal ports, it can be installed in small spaces such as a closet or mechanical room above a hot water tank.

The Vigor HRV Plus has just one blower (patent pending) and is therefore quieter than any other similar HRV on the market.

• At just 30 lb (13.6 kg), it can be installed without opening the unit
• Features pressure taps, balancing dampers, integrated hooks and port straps to simplify installation
• Removable terminal block for quicker wall control connections

This vanEE quality HRV is economical, light, ENERGY STAR® qualified and energy efficient.

PINT-SIZED, PACKS A PUNCH!

The Vigor™ ERV is the ideal choice for condominiums, apartments and other limited space applications that require up to 70 cfm of continuous ventilation. With its compact size and 4-inch vertical or horizontal ports, it can be installed in small spaces such as a closet or mechanical room above a hot water tank.

The Vigor ERV has just one blower (patent pending) and is therefore quieter than any other similar ERV on the market.

ERV technology is a great choice for summer ventilation with air conditioning in humid climates, and for dry homes in colder climates.

• At just 34 lb (15.2 kg), it can be installed without opening the unit
• Features pressure taps, balancing dampers, integrated hooks and port straps to simplify installation
• Removable terminal block for quicker wall control connections

This vanEE quality ERV is economical, light, ENERGY STAR® qualified and energy efficient.

This state-of-the-art control offers an impressive choice of operating modes, yet remains simple to use. Platinum now provides even more control over ventilation and indoor air quality while the fully automatic Smart Mode feature gives today's homeowners the energy efficiency they demand with the comfort they desire. The Platinum wall control's attractive, customizable LCD display will please customers and reduce callbacks.

« Smart Mode »

• Automatically controls ventilation to maximize homeowner comfort.
• Uses indoor / outdoor humidity level and temperature to modulate ventilation.
• Displays error code, thus simplifying troubleshooting.
• Provides peace of mind.

Programmable Mode

• Allows optimization and reduction in energy usage.
• Weekdays and weekends programmed separately.
• Sets ventilation up to 4 times per day.

Ventilation Mode

• Allows optimization and reduction in energy usage.
• Weekdays and weekends programmed separately.
• Sets ventilation up to 4 times per day.

Recirculation Mode

• Offers 3 convenient settings: MIN, MAX, « OFF ».

The PLATINUM wall control is compatible with the following units:

• Gold 1001 HVR, Gold 2001 HVR
• Gold 1001 ERV, Gold 2001 ERV
• 1000 HE, 2000 HE, 3000 HE
• 90H-V ECM
• Bronze 60H

CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR PREFERENCE

The Platinum preference set-up mode gives homeowners the freedom to customize the wall control to suit their needs.

• Choice of Blue or Green backlight.
• Can display indoor and outdoor temperature.
• Choice of temperature display in Fahrenheit or Celcius.
• Set HRV shut-off temperature - enhances home comfort and improves energy efficiency.

• Indoor Air Quality Products
• Gold Series Owners Manual
• HE Series Owners Manual
• Bronze Series Product Brochure
• Bronze Series Owners Manual
• 60H Product Brochure
• 60H Owners Manual
• HRV 90H-V ECM Product Brochure
• HRV 90H-V ECM Owners Manual
• ERV 90H-V ECM Product Brochure
• ERV 90H-V ECM Owners Manual
• Vigor Series Product Brochure
• Vigor HRV Owners Manual
• Vigor ERV Owners Manual
• Vigor ERV Owners Manual
• Platinum Wall Control Product Brochure
• Platinum Wall Control Owners Manual

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