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Operating and maintaining your heat recovery ventilator (HRV) -- Revised edition. Home heating and cooling series, Number 8

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:676043
Heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) differ from other mechanical ventilation devices by their ability to exchange heat between supply and exhaust air streams, which reduces the cost of heating or cooling fresh air. This booklet discusses the need for mechanical ventilation in conventional and energy-efficient homes, an explains the components of a HRV system, how to operate and maintain the system, and how to solve operating problems. A maintenance chart and schedule and a HRV troubleshooting guide are included.
Research Organization:
Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ontario (Canada)
OSTI ID:
676043
Report Number(s):
MIC--98-06116/XAB; SSC-M--91-23/8-1998E
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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