What is ERV
As homes and commercial buildings have become better insulated and more air tight, the need for fresh outdoor air delivered to the indoor environment has never been more important. That’s why many professionals involved in the building industry as well as building code officials recommend — and in many cases require — that outdoor air ventilation systems be installed in new buildings both residential and commercial.
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Energy costs and environmental concerns have necessitated innovative methods for delivering fresh, outdoor air that do not require large amounts of heating or cooling energy to be expended simply to temper the incoming air and maintain comfort within the ventilated space. RenewAire Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems deliver fresh, outdoor air for good indoor air quality without the associated energy penalty. By recovering a high percentage of the energy contained in the stale indoor air they exhaust outdoors, RenewAire’s ERV systems use this energy to moderate the extremes of temperature and humidity of the incoming fresh ventilation air. Confidently ventilate without the traditional energy penalty!
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The Natural Choice for Fresher Air.
As homes and commercial buildings have become more air tight, the need for ventilation has become increasingly important. RenewAire is uniquely qualified to provide this critical indoor component. Unlike ordinary systems, RenewAire handles both exhaust and fresh air streams while also moderating temperature extremes and humidity both in summer and winter, and removing excess carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, and other gaseous pollutants. Other factors that enable RenewAire to deliver greater comfort, healthier living/working conditions, and superior energy efficiency include:
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The Pioneer And The Leader.
More than 25 years ago, RenewAire became the first U.S. manufacturer to produce a static plate Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV). Its elegantly simple cross-flow technology offers positive air stream separation, which provides healthy, fresh air while recapturing heat or coolness normally wasted in an exhaust air stream. The ERV core is readily-sized for small or large ventilation requirements from individual homes to the largest commercial buildings. With over 150,000 units in operation and growing, RenewAire is one of the largest manufacturers of ERV technology in North America, offering fifth-generation ERV core technology with industry-leading features in the broadest available line of ERV models.
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Born Green.
With a founding mission of maximizing energy conservation, RenewAire makes energy efficiency and sustainability the prime design criterion for every product we make and sell. Our ERVs are manufactured in Madison, WI in one of the few buildings worldwide to be LEED and Green Globes certified, as well as having achieved Energy Star Building status. As a WindMade Pioneer member, RenewAire powers its factory with 100% wind-generated electricity. Our annual success is measured by the number of people enjoying fresher indoor air thanks to our ERVs, and the amount of energy our products save in the process.
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Quality that shows.
When compared side-by-side with other HVAC manufacturers, RenewAire offers important detail advantages, such as low-air leakage cabinet construction, better insulation, reduced thermal bridging, higher blower/motor efficiency, for higher efficiency and lower pressure drop. Our product performance is HVI- and AHRI-certified, and rate among the top performers in these independent evaluation programs. Most models and product options are UL or ETL Listed for safety and durability under the specific UL-1812 Standard for Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilators. It’s our higher standards of quality, simplicity, and outstanding long-term performance that allow RenewAire to provide a 10-year warranty on its products’ energy-recovery cores. All other product components come with a two-year warranty for commercial applications, and five-year for residential applications.
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Ventilation That Pays.
RenewAire offers specification grade features, construction detailing, and options at trade-line prices. Additionally, RenewAire ERVs are among the lowest priced to install and maintain. This means RenewAire ERVs offer great value, fuel savings, and ROI when compared to other rotary, heat pipe, or plate exchanger manufacturers.
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Unmatched Ventilation Support
Unlike other ventilation suppliers, ERVs and advanced ventilation solutions are our sole passion…and our only business. You can count on our professional support staff for all your technical, application, and service needs. When working on exhaust and fresh air solutions for your next project, all you need is RenewAire: the best way to provide the “V” in HVAC.
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Why RenewAire ERVs (Residential)
SAFEGUARDING LIFE'S GREATEST INVESTMENTS
Nothing's More Important Than The Health Of Family And Home
Today, building professionals and homeowners alike know the importance of proper insulation to make a dwelling more airtight and energy efficient. For nearly three decades, RenewAire has pioneered the use of air-to-air plate exchangers that transfer both heat and water vapor throughout the Americas. Today, RenewAire's Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) systems are preferred by leading HVAC professionals, with over 150,000 units and counting in operation, making them one of North America's largest manufacturers of ERV technology.
RenewAire's leading-edge ERV systems offer a broad range of benefits when analyzed against comparable competitors' models. First and foremost is the simple yet remarkably effective cross-flow, technology that provides positive air stream separation. The innovative static-plate core, composed of multi-layered leading-edge hydroscopic resin plates, is designed to prevent fresh incoming air from ever mixing with what's being exhausted to the outdoors. At the same time, RenewAire ERV systems transfer both heat and water vapor into or out of the incoming fresh outdoor air, moderating winter/summer temperature and humidity extremes year-round for maximum indoor living comfort at substantial energy savings.
Just as important, RenewAire ERV technology helps protect homeowners and their families from indoor pollution, widely recognized as a serious environmental hazard. Trapped inside by insulation, vapor barriers, and better-sealing doors and windows are various potentially-dangerous pollutants that threaten good health, including:
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
- High Humidity
- Ammonia
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A Whole Healthier Home Approach
Did you know that the average person generates roughly one gallon of moisture indoors every day? Between showering, cooking, washing dishes, even just breathing, a lot of moisture can be trapped inside the home. This can be especially problematic in winter where excess moisture can lead to indoor window condensation build up, and over time, if left unmitigated, even window damage. Other side effects of excessive moisture are rust, mildew, and mold causing homeowners to experience associated unpleasant odors and potential health issues.
The unique design of RenewAire ERVs moderates indoor winter humidity, while maintaining comfortable living conditions and not over-drying the home.
When used in conjunction with summer air-conditioning, RenewAire ERVs moderate incoming outdoor humidity without over-taxing the air-conditioning during summer. For homes in all climates, the automatic humidity transfer that occurs in RenewAire ERVs results in no condensation (liquid water), summer or winter. The elimination of condensation allows for closer plate spacing, which delivers higher operating efficiencies and easier installations. Furthermore, it means there's no need for the dampers or electrical defrost elements required in competing technologies that reduce ventilation and energy efficiency.
More Than A System...The Complete Home Ventilation Solution.
In conjunction with RenewAire's extensive line of exhaust-only fans and other ventilation equipment, our ERVs help deliver a complete home ventilation solution that provides maximum comfort at minimum expense.
Included in our total ventilation approach is the quality and dependability that allow RenewAire systems to offer a 10-year warranty on its ERV's energy-recovery cores, and five-year warranties on all other components for residential products. And unlike other ventilation suppliers, ERV technology and ventilation solutions are RenewAire's only business...so we have highly-trained support professionals ready to help solve all technical, application, and service needs quickly and reliably.
Whether you're a homeowner or residential building contractor, RenewAire means high performance, low maintenance and expense, and complete peace-of-mind. When you look at all that's available, you'll see that for the best "whole house" approach to highly-effective, cost-efficient ventilation, all ERVs are not created equal: RenewAire ERVs are simply the smartest choice, for every reason.
Why RenewAire ERVs (Commercial)
RENEWAIRE IS THE "V" IN HVAC!
For decades, the "V" in HVAC has taken a back seat to heating and air conditioning in perceived importance. But in recent years, sick buildings, a greater understanding of the role of ventilation to worker productivity, plus government regulations regarding indoor air quality (IAQ) — as well as continuously increasing load requirements — have made fresh air ventilation a major factor in the design and refitting of commercial installations.
For nearly three decades, RenewAire has pioneered the use of air-to-air plate exchangers that transfer both heat and water vapor throughout North and South America. Today, RenewAire is one of North America's largest seller of Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) technology, and has been the leading provider of high-efficiency static plate ERV systems in the U.S. for over 20 years. With more than 150,000 units currently in operation — and growing — RenewAire is the ERV system preferred by leading HVAC professionals worldwide for a multitude of reasons.
Our Unique Core Is The Key
First and foremost among RenewAire ERV benefits is our remarkable static-plate core. Its advanced hydroscopic resin plates transfer both heat and water vapor from the exhaust air to precondition the ventilation air using the available energy in the exhaust air leaving the building. During summer, hot / humid ventilation air is pre-conditioned using the relatively cool / dry exhaust air. During winter, ventilation air is pre-heated / humidified using the relatively warmer / wetter exhaust air. This is all accomplished passively without any rotating desiccant wheels or pumped liquid desiccant. Use of RenewAire ERV substantially reduces air conditioning and heating energy costs on an ongoing basis while reducing the size of heating and cooling equipment required to condition ventilation air in new construction or replacement situations.
At the same time, RenewAire ERVs advanced hydroscopic resin plates separate incoming and exhaust airstreams so the two never come in contact; so substantially, it's AHRI-certified for zero exhaust air transfer at normal, balanced operating conditions. This makes RenewAire's fifth generation cross-flow ERV technology the perfect choice for controlled-exhaust applications like toilet areas, food service locations, and health-care facilities.
This superior level of performance is also why RenewAire's static-core plate comes with an industry-leading 10-year warranty, and two years on the balance of the system. It's also the reason RenewAire is one of North America's leading manufacturers of ERV technology. Our units are available in over 20,000 ready-to-build product configurations, and are produced using "Quick Response Manufacturing" to meet the strictest customer delivery schedules.
More Benefits. Greater Savings.
When compared side-by-side with other HVAC manufacturers, RenewAire ERV systems feature numerous detail advantages, including:
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Low-air leakage cabinet construction
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Better insulation
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Reduced thermal bridging
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Higher blower/motor efficiency for higher efficiency rates
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Lower pressure drop
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Elimination of condensate and frosting in virtually all applications and climates, so there's no need for dampers or electrical defrost elements.
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Specification grade features, construction detailing, and options at trade-line prices.
If all this wasn't enough, RenewAire ERVs offer the lowest maintenance cost of any ERV, and are among the lowest priced to install. When you put all these benefits together, it's clear that RenewAire delivers greater performance value, comfort, fuel savings, safety, and ROI versus other rotary, heat pipe, and plate-exchanger manufacturers.
Just as important, every RenewAire ERV and ventilation unit is HVI- and AHRI-certified, rating among the top performers in these independent evaluation programs. Most models and product options are UL- or ETL-listed for safety and durability under the specific UL 1812 Standard for Ducted Heat Recovery Ventilators.
We Do It All...Everywhere!
From Maine to Arizona, small installations or extremely large ones, RenewAire provides today's commercial builders, engineers, and contractors, as well as business owners and building administrators with complete ventilation solutions that do more for less. Our systems are presently operating in diverse commercial installations across the country, including:
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As much as our unsurpassed quality and performance, our customers can also depend on our professional support staff for swift, professional assistance with all their technical, application, and service needs. Every time. Anywhere.
At RenewAire — unlike other ventilation suppliers — advanced ventilation solutions are all we do. Our sole passion. Which is why for all commercial projects, we are the "V" in HVAC...and the only name you need to know.
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