Improving energy efficiency in the home is a prime goal for many homeowners. First, who doesn’t want to save hundreds every year on energy costs?
Additionally, making the switch to more energy-efficient solutions helps the environment. As such, it only makes sense to consider a variety of energy and utility improvements around the home that can reduce costs.
Home heat recovery systems are an increasingly popular choice for homeowners who want to reduce long-term energy costs and utilise existing energy within the home to control indoor climate.
To familiarise homeowners with the basics of home heat recovery systems, here are four interesting facts to consider when evaluating whether an MVHR system is right for your home.
Heat Recovery Systems Transform Existing Home Energy
Many homes utilise conventional air conditioning systems, which consume large amounts of energy. In contrast, heat recovery systems utilise existing energy within the home to propagate ventilation that works for each room, minimising the amount of ventilation heat lost to near zero.
Given that the average home loses 30% of its heating production due to ventilation losses, a MVHR system can dramatically reduce long-term costs. As heat recovery systems recoup energy that would otherwise be wasted, the savings add up quickly.
Heat Recovery Systems Use Existing Air in the Home
Ultimately, MVHR residential systems are based on three main components: residential home spaces, air supply and air extraction zones. Via the use of a heat exchanger, air is consistently circulated from various spaces in the home to create cooler and warmer spaces depending on the need.
Additionally, MVHR residential systems are designed to ensure that more humid rooms (such as bathrooms and kitchens) have air extracted from them and processed to other areas of the home. This reduces the build-up of humidity and potential mould, mildew and contaminants within the home.
Heat Recovery Systems Improve Air Quality
When compared to traditional heating and cooling systems, home heat recovery systems have superior air quality measures. What specifically can homeowners expect with this type of system?
First, a continuous supply of fresh air within the home improves air quality. This also helps reduce any instance of carbon dioxide build-up with the home at various times throughout each day.
An increase of fresh and filtered air can also minimise the number of odours and other undesirable elements (such as pollen). To learn more about the specific MVHR home systems available that can improve air quality, visit BPC Ventilation Worldwide.
Heat Recovery Systems Are Cost-Competitive
Given that MVHR residential systems can save huge sums on energy costs over the years, that might be enough to convince many to make the switch. However, the installation of such a system is often cost-competitive with more traditional central heating and cooling systems.
Basic MVHR systems can cost approximately £3000 (this includes system design, central unit and ducting); more advanced systems can range from £4000 to £6000. Given that electric central units can cost anywhere from £500 to £3000 alone, homeowners wishing to pursue a cost-efficient strategy need not wait months or years to recoup the savings.
While there are many ways to heat and cool a home, heat recovery systems utilise energy-efficient and cost-efficient methods that deliver immediate results. Whether it be cleaner air or lower energy costs, it is worth considering this solution for your home.
