Are All MVHRs Balanced?

MVHR systems need to be at their optimum performance in order for you to get the most out of it. So is there anything you need to do when installing a MVHR system, or do adapt themselves?

In this blog, we will address the question ‘Are all MVHRs balanced?’

With new buildings being made to be as energy efficient as possible, and the UK aiming for 95% of its electricity usage to be low carbon by 2030, it is imperative to understand how we can make the most of our ventilation. This is where MVHR units come in.

To prevent mould, fresh air should constantly be introduced into your dwelling daily, as it helps to regulate temperature and reduce condensation. Introducing fresh air can be as simple as having a ventilation routine, or installing extractors or MVHR units. Almost all of this is facilitated by ducting.

Why do we need MVHR units?

With the cost of living crisis and the increase in our bills, it is only natural that we would want to find ways to keep our home warm. MVHR units (short for ‘Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery’) aren’t a central heating system, they work to ventilate the air in your home, whilst recycling any hot air that would be lost.

The benefit of this is that you are losing a dramatically smaller amount of heat, meaning your home will be comfortably warmer. In turn, this means that you are less likely to use your central heating, unless you want your home to be toasty!

Additionally, MVHR units also combat humidity and condensation, both of which are key contributing factors to mould. Mould can seriously affect your health and the air quality of your home. Using a MVHR unit in conjunction with a ventilation routine is one of the best ways to prevent mould.

MVHR units are available in single or multi-room units.

The advantages of heat recovery systems are the following:

• Holds all the benefits of an extractor, including the removal of stale air, humidity and smells.

• It helps to prevent the cultivation of mould through the removal of humidity.

• Temperature sensors ensure that additional heat is not being added to the atmosphere of the home if it is already hot.

• Heat recovery systems take a lot of the burden from you conducting a ventilation routine. This is ideal for a vulnerable person.

• Less of a need to use your central heating frequently as the heat generated through your house is recycled through the heat recovery unit.

• The reduced use of heating as a result of the heat conservation granted by a heat recovery unit can help you save on energy bills.

Are all MVHRs balanced?