Thank you for this video. In rooms with ductless mini splits, how are you recommending or what systems do you recommend to exchange or bring in fresh air?
You are welcome! In some of the rooms with ductless mini splits, our clients have been okay with just recycling air by opening doors/windows. When we need to exchange fresh air, you end up needing to choose between an ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation) or HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system. Here is a good breakdown of the differences: www.ecohome.net/guides/2276/choosing-between-an-hrv-and-an-erv/. These are going to introduce penetrations to your isolation layers which will need to be handled appropriately.
@@haverstickdesigns This is great info. Big thanks. So, the question is if you do need ventilation that is not provided by opening windows and doors periodically, then is it more cost effective to just use a traditional ducted system for HVAC rather than mini-spilt with a separate ventilation exchange? It sounds like if you have to add ventilation ducts using a mini-split system it defeats the biggest benefit of the split system - which is having no ducts.
@@wilkeymusic2 When ventilation is needed or a priority, we typically recommend to go with a traditional ducted system rather than a mini-split system. You're right, the main benefit of the mini-split system is the absence of ductwork and that is negated if a fresh air system is put in.
Thanks so much guys. Alot of valuable info discussed. Great work.
Really appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching the video.
A very insightful video, also well made! Thanks a lot
We appreciate you watching it!
Great episode as always! when it comes to fresh air, are you guys talking about a Energy Recovery Ventilator?
Thank you for this video. In rooms with ductless mini splits, how are you recommending or what systems do you recommend to exchange or bring in fresh air?
You are welcome! In some of the rooms with ductless mini splits, our clients have been okay with just recycling air by opening doors/windows. When we need to exchange fresh air, you end up needing to choose between an ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilation) or HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system. Here is a good breakdown of the differences: www.ecohome.net/guides/2276/choosing-between-an-hrv-and-an-erv/. These are going to introduce penetrations to your isolation layers which will need to be handled appropriately.
@@haverstickdesigns This is great info. Big thanks. So, the question is if you do need ventilation that is not provided by opening windows and doors periodically, then is it more cost effective to just use a traditional ducted system for HVAC rather than mini-spilt with a separate ventilation exchange? It sounds like if you have to add ventilation ducts using a mini-split system it defeats the biggest benefit of the split system - which is having no ducts.
@@wilkeymusic2 When ventilation is needed or a priority, we typically recommend to go with a traditional ducted system rather than a mini-split system. You're right, the main benefit of the mini-split system is the absence of ductwork and that is negated if a fresh air system is put in.
Time for me to get quieter registers and maybe a remote for the thermostat. Thx!