What Ventilation Services Involves
Bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans, whole house ventilation systems, and fresh air intakes integrated with the HVAC system all play a role in moving stale, humid or pollutant heavy air out of a home while bringing fresh air in. We assess existing ventilation, checking exhaust fan airflow, ductwork condition and whether current ventilation is adequate for the size and tightness of the home.
In newer, tightly sealed homes we often discuss balanced ventilation options, such as an energy recovery ventilator, which brings in fresh outdoor air while recovering some of the energy from the outgoing air stream, reducing the energy penalty of ventilating a well sealed home. This is different from simply cracking a window, since it maintains a controlled, filtered air exchange rather than an uncontrolled one.
For homes dealing with specific issues, persistent bathroom moisture, a kitchen that never seems to clear cooking odors, or general staleness, we identify whether the problem is inadequate exhaust, a disconnected or crushed duct run, or simply insufficient fresh air intake, and address the actual cause rather than defaulting to a single fix for every situation.