Are PIV Units Expensive to Run?

PIV units are an effective and proven solution to help regulate ventilation in your home. Ventilation is a key factor in reducing the opportunity for condensation, and eventually mould to arise.

With these vital services offered by these units, it’s only natural to ask, are PIV units expensive to run?’

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 PIV systems. Almost all of this is facilitated by ducting.

I-Sells is here to provide the answers you need whilst also supplying you with all the information you need to combat mould and have a well-ventilated home.

How a PIV unit works

A PIV unit is a ventilation system that optomises airflow by extracting stale, humid air, and replaces it with air that it has extracted from outside. This outside air is passed through a filter to ensure there are no pollutants entering your home.

Furthermore, PIV units also have temperature settings which ensure that the fresh air entering the home isn’t going to make it colder than it should be.

Here are some benefits of PIV units.

• Cures condensation dampness – PIV reduces the humidity in the air, curing condensation dampness and preventing mould growth
• Improved indoor air quality and healthy living environment- Indoor pollutants from cooking and cleaning, as well as outdoor pollutants including pollen and Radon gas, are eradicated from the home
• A Unique cost-effective solution
• Meets Regulations – Meets Part F & L of Building Regulations as a low-energy ventilation strategy
• Easy & simple installation – Typically installed in under one hour
• System controls located in the ceiling diffuser for easy commission and access for maintenance checks
• Low maintenance – Filter clean or replacement every five years
• Energy efficient – System goes into standby during warmer months when there is no evidence of condensation
• Clinically proven to help allergy and asthma sufferers

Are PIV units necessary?

PIV units are a welcome addition to any home that understands the value of having clean and fresh air in the home. Although there are methods you can use to gain similar results, PIV units are the best method to get those results by far.

What happens if I don’t have a PIV unit?

Not having a PIV unit is not the end of the world, as long as you have extractor fans in the relevant areas of your home, and regularly open your windows, you will for the most part get a similar effect as a PIV system.

Though it must be said, the filter of a PIV system, as well as the heating systems guarantees fresh air for your home, whereas only opening a window and allowing unfiltered air in could be harmful to those with allergies.

Of course, we don’t want to open windows at all when the weather is bad, whereas the PIV units don’t have to worry about at all.

Are PIV units expensive to run?