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Heat Recovery Ventilator Installation In Nanaimo, Victoria, Duncan, BC

Certified Installations Of Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems In Vancouver Island

Basic building code requires mechanical ventilation (i.e. fans) in every home. Simple bathroom fans don't work very effectively, as they are are not energy saving at all, and tend to not be used effectively.

Installing a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) is the most effective and energy efficient option for your home.

Island Basement Systems can install your basic ventilation system in conjunction with our basement or crawlspace mitigation systems.

Why is this important? Well, as we tighten up our homes to make them more energy efficient and to stop moisture from entering the home via drafts, vents, etc, we still need to have good ventilation in the home.

For homes that are reasonably airtight (under 5 Air Changes per Hour (ACH), installation of a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) is the most effective method of providing balanced, efficient mechanical ventilation of the home.

In Vancouver, they are now required on every new home being built or for homes with major renovation changes. HRV are a great idea in most homes.

However, if the above-grade walls or ceiling are still leaky and drafty, then an HRV may not be very effective. Of course, we can help you tighten up your above-grade walls with our Island Building Seal division, who specialize in making above-grade walls and ceilings draftproof.

Our HRV Installation Services are available to homeowners throughout Vancouver Island. Our service area includes Nanaimo, Victoria, Duncan, Courtenay, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Sidney, Comox, Parksville, Powell River, Salt Spring Island, Qualicum Beach, North Saanich, Saanichton, Nanoose Bay, Brentwood Bay, Ladysmith, and many nearby parts of British Columbia.

Contact us today for a free, no-obligation heat recovery ventilator installation quote! Each free quote includes an on-site inspection, a consultation with a certified professional where we answer any questions you may have, and a written cost estimate.

Why Is Ventilation So Important?

The main reason that ventilation is necessary is that our bodies and our activities load the air in our homes with moisture, odour, and carbon dioxide.

Chris Schmidt, president of Island Basement Systems is Quality 1st Certified for the 2006 BC building code's Ventilation Guidelines.

Click to see the Certification awarded by the Thermal Environmental Comfort Association Of BC!

Our Proven Concrete Coating Methods

An Heat Recovery Ventilator System works by taking a volume of warm, stale, humid indoor air and venting it to the outside with a fan. Simultaneously, an equal amount of fresh air from outside is brought in. From there, the air is then circulated to all areas of the house.

The two will bypass each other in these special channels, where the heat from the outgoing warm is effectively transferred to the incoming cold air (usually about 75-90% efficient).

Thus the Heat Recovery Ventilator -- basically a super-efficient fan-in-a-box!

For more complex ventilation and heating systems, we can certainly refer you to one of our HVAC friends located throughout British Columbia.

If you need a basic ventilation system for your home in conjunction with stopping the leaks (air or water), we can also help you!

We Can Install An Energy Efficient Ventilation System In Your Home!

At Island Basement Systems, we specialize in high-quality, certified installations of Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) Systems. Our installations are fast, effective, and provided with the professional service that we've demonstrated to homeowners throughout British Columbia.

Contact us today for a free HRV Installation quote! Each free quote includes a certified inspection, a professional consultation, and a no-obligation cost quote.

Our service area includes Nanaimo, Victoria, Duncan, nearby Campbell River, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Powell River, Sidney, Comox, Parksville, Salt Spring Island, Qualicum Beach, North Saanich, Saanichton, Nanoose Bay, Brentwood Bay, Ladysmith, and all surrounding Vancouver Island areas.