Why we installed our RenewAire EV-200 ERV

In this video, we show off our RenewAire EV-200 Energy Recovery Ventilator. We'll tell you why we decided on an ERV, and show you the duct work needed. If you're building a new, tight, super insulated house, you should consider an ERV or HRV.

[@Memog78]

Great video. I wonder if you ever made the hood vent one? I looked at your channel and couldn't find it

[@whitepinewoods9029]

I did not. I have some footage, perhaps I will make it! We’ve been in the house 2 1/2 years now, have since added solar. The solar array heats and cools the house for free, plus we receive cash and bill credits from the utility.

[@nedunonnyp704]

Hi, are you exhausting and supplying to more than One Room in your house? I'm using Independent Install Setup. When Exhausting/Supplying from/to more than One Area/Room/Locations, How do you maintain Suction/Supply Air? I Have noticed a Significant drop in Air Suction from Exhaust and Decrease in Supply Air when I "Tee" in to more than One Area. The 6in Ducts drastically drops the air movement after I "Tee" Off into Any Location. How do You Overcome this?

[@whitepinewoods9029]

I only exhausted to one spot, in the living room. I haven’t noticed a decrease in suction from the three bathrooms locations.

[@jmanuelgtez]

Have you got new filters? I know you can wash them but wondering if you have bought new ones. The ones I see online for EV200 doesn't look like the squares I have. I heard you can buy bigger ones and cut them.

[@suthengent]

How come you didn't merge the ERV system into the HVAC system and save all the running of the ducting?

[@whitepinewoods9029]

I could have I guess. I had my reasons at the time, can’t remember what they were 🤣That was almost 2 years ago now. System works great as is. Thanks for watching

[@kevin3434343434]

Does your fireplace have its own fresh air intake?

[@whitepinewoods9029]

Yes…I installed a make up air kit for the stove hood, and put it on a switch so that I can turn it on when I light the wood stove

[@michaelsuggett710]

@@whitepinewoods9029 What make up air kit did you go with and where did you put it. You mentioned you might do a video on it, but I couldn't find it. Thanks!

[@ryanhura4567]

Are we concerned about the condensation that bathrooms get when showers run, into the ducting ?

[@naturalhealing9970]

How large is the house? How do you like it now?

[@whitepinewoods9029]

2000 sqft. We love the house. And the ERV. Is working out great

[@naturalhealing9970]

@@whitepinewoods9029 200 sq ft?? Do you mean 2000 sq ft. I was wondering house large the house is, not the CFM for the ERV. Thanks!

[@whitepinewoods9029]

@@naturalhealing9970 yes, 2000 sq ft house