The Aprilaire Energy Recovery Ventilator makes use of your home’s existing heating or air-conditioning duct system to distribute fresh air throughout your home. The outgoing polluted air stream and the incoming fresh air stream both pass through the exclusive Energy-Max Transfer Core. The air then passes by each other separated by thin walls that allow only the air’s energy to be transferred, cutting your heating and cooling bills.
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Aprilaire Ventilator Working
Thursday, January 5th, 2012Air Quality Improvement
Monday, January 2nd, 2012Experts now recognize the critical importance of improving indoor air quality without using excessive amounts of energy. The EPA, the National Association of Home Builders and many local building codes recommend adequate ventilation in homes. That means bringing the outside air in. But how do you do that without sacrificing your home’s energy efficiency? More and more builders, heating contractors, as well as health-conscious homeowners are discovering the perfect solution: the Aprilaire Energy Recovery Ventilator.
Recovery Ventilator Concerns
Thursday, December 29th, 2011Formaldehyde, radon, household chemicals, odors, cigarette smoke, and other contaminants are present in our homes. These substances have become the focus of studies by builders, remodelers, heating and ventilating contractors, and even the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In fact, EPA studies prove that concentrations of toxic pollutants can be up to 10 times greater inside homes than outside, even in our smoggiest cities. And some of these pollutants have been known to cause headaches, nausea and possibly even cancer.
Indoor Air Environmental Risks
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011Environmental Protection Agency sources indicate we spend approximately 90 percent of our time indoors and the air inside can be up to 100 times more polluted than the air outside. Dust mites, molds, fungi, spores, pollen, bacteria, viruses, dander – all are suspended in the air you breathe. Fortunately, there is a solution: Aprilaire air cleaners. Unlike portable units, the Aprilaire media whole-home unit cleans the air in your entire house, removing harmful particles.
Ozone
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011Pollen
Monday, November 7th, 2011Plants produce pollen year round. What may surprise you is that roses and many other colorful, fragrant flowers are not likely to cause allergies. Instead, Pollen from trees, grasses and weeds are usually the main offenders. In the spring and fall, Pollen-rich air from outside enters your home through cracks and windows. People and pets also track Pollen into their houses on their feet.
EPA certification for wood stoves
Saturday, October 8th, 2011The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for air quality–including limits on the amount of particulate matter (microscopic particles) emitted by fireplaces and stoves. All wood stoves and fireplace inserts manufactured and sold today in the United States are required to be certified by the EPA. (more…)
