What Are the Best MVHR Systems?
MVHR systems provide amazing benefits to their users, resulting in better air quality which ultimately means your health is better! So for those on the hunt for MVHR systems, which is the best one to go for?
In this blog, we will answer the question ‘What are the best MVHR systems?’
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.
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.
MVHR systems – What are they?
MVHR is a term used in the HVAC industry, MVHR stands for ‘Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery’. This is the technical term for what is generally known as heat recovery units, or heat recovery systems.
Heat recovery systems provide all the benefits of regular ventilation with the unique addition of being able to retain heat that would have been lost with regular ventilation. Heat recovery systems can come in single or multi-room applications.
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.
What is the reason that ventilation is important?
Before we can talk about heat recovery ventilation, why is regular ventilation so significant?
Ventilation is critical in maintaining the health of your home, not to mention your own general health. This is because ventilation is the key factor in preventing humidity, condensation, and ultimately mould in your home.
Mould is a kind of fungus that grows and spreads in humid and damp environments. If left unattended, the spread of the mould can not only be an eyesore, but it can alter the air quality in your home, affect your health, and can weaken the structure of your home.
There are many types of mould, but upon noticing any kind of mould, you should work towards removing it through mould removal products, or employing a ventilation routine/using ventilation mechanisms.
What can cause mould?
As highlighted, mould can be caused by humidity and condensation that is left unattended. Here are a few factors that contribute to mould developing.
- Not ventilating your home at all.
- Not ventilating when cooking or bathing.
- Leaks inside the home
- Mould spreading from another area
What are the best MVHR systems?
Objectively, the best MVHR systems are our whole-house units. They maintain the excellent quality provided by a MVHR system with the benefit of it being applied throughout your home.
This in turn creates a balanced and comfortable atmosphere, safe from pollutants and excess humidity.
However, not everyone will need a whole-house unit, or maybe they physically can’t get one installed in their home, so what is the best MVHR system for someone in that position?
Our single-room units easily solve the problem, with our wide range of products available, you will definitely find what you are looking for.
Below is an example of our best single room MVHR unit, and best whole-house MVHR unit.
The best single-room MVHR system
Vent Axia HR200WK Heat Recovery Unit (14120020)
At £1153.81 the Vent Axia HR200WK is our most premium single room MVHR unit, naturally, its performance and quality will also be premium. A heat recovery unit specifically designed for use in residential kitchens and utility rooms to meet the latest building regulations.
The compact, self-contained unit is designed for through wall mounting. The unit has a constant trickle ventilation boosted by a remote humidistat or a 3 speed controller.
The efficient, polymeric heat exchanger cube will recover up to 75% of the heat from the extracted air, which would otherwise be lost, and transfers this to the intake air. This reduces heating bills whilst maintaining extraction of cooking odours and steam without cross contamination of the air flows.
For a full understanding of this single room MVHR unit, click here.
The best whole-house MVHR system
Sentinel Kinetic Advance S Heat Recovery Unit
Our best MVHR system, the Sentinel Kinetic Advance S, is priced at £2895.94. So what can you expect from our most premium whole-house MVHR unit?
The highly sculpted interior surfaces, designed using the latest CFD techniques, ensures airflows are maximised through the unit, minimising noise and energy use.
This feature alone provides an experience that will delight homeowners and provide the most discrete and efficient ventilation available. With the widest range of options available, installers can now order a system that is tailored to their client’s needs.
The Advance system has the most flexible solutions available on the market. The optimisation has been targeted in every aspect of the design to ensure that it really does improve the quality of life.
Whatever the outside environment, we have a method to help reduce air pollution from entering the living space. Our range of filter options, up to and including F7, ensure that even homes in heavily urbanised areas have the opportunity to filter out the impurities and help protect their family from respiratory issues.
For a full list of information and specification, click here.
How do MVHR systems work?
MVHR systems are generally located in the attic, or a room in your home, depending on the model you opt for. It works by extracting the humid air in your home (mainly in your kitchen or wet room/bathroom) the warmth from this humid air is extracted and mixed with the air that is extracted from outside.
In a nutshell, here’s what you get from MVHR systems
- Extraction of humid air
- Humid air is replaced with fresh air from outside but is also mixed with the warmth of the humid air that was extracted (without the moisture.)
Can the air that is used be cross-contaminated?
No, MHVR systems have multiple vents to prevent this.
Where to find the best MVHR systems
We at I-Sells endeavour to ensure our customers have all the information they require before investing in our mould solutions. Be sure to visit our blog page to learn about the vast array of factors and issues surrounding ventilation, mould, condensation, and much more.
We hope to have answered the question ‘What are the best MVHR systems?’
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