A home heat recovery system is a heating and cooling system that can be installed in most homes and will provide circulating fresh air, as well as reducing the amount of energy used when heating or cooling your home. There are many benefits of installing one and for many, this makes it worthwhile, especially if you are building or purchasing a brand-new home. Here we look at a few of the many benefits of a home heat recovery system within the family home.
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Improved Air Quality
A home heat recovery system draws in fresh air from the pipes leading outside and draws out the stale air from each room, meaning the air quality within your home will improve. Especially in the UK, the weather often isn’t warm enough to have windows and doors open in the wintertime. This means that stale air can be circulating around your home for months, which can do unseen damage to your home and your health. Sick building syndrome can occur in many homes, especially if you have an old air conditioning system that hasn’t been cleaned for a long period of time or has poor ventilation.
Lower Costs
These systems work by heating the air from outside via two separate pipes, which run directly alongside one another. This means instead of using energy to heat the room, it re-uses otherwise wasted heat. This can reduce your energy bill massively and most homeowners make their money back from installation within five years. BPC Ventilation can help you fit a home heat recovery system with a professional installation.
Environmentally Friendly
If you are looking at ways to reduce your carbon footprint and make your home more environmentally friendly, then it could be worth installing a home heat recovery system. As stated earlier, they recover heat, which would usually be lost back into the atmosphere. This means your home can re-use energy, which is better for the environment than most other conventional heating systems. To get the most from these systems it is worth ensuring your home is airtight first. For older buildings, this is a must to ensure your system can re-use heat energy and adequately heat your home. Here are some great tips to ensure your house is airtight.
Reduces Damp
Fresh air circulating around your home means that mould and mildew will not build up in your home. Home heat recovery systems can reduce condensation, especially in bathrooms. Damp can be a big problem in many homes, especially if your home has old extraction fans that are no longer effective. Over time, this can lead to a build-up of mould, which may not be visible at first. This can cause many health problems, especially for those with respiratory problems such as asthma, therefore, a home heat recovery system could be a great option to tackle damp if your home is prone to it.
A home heat recovery system provides many benefits for your home, whether it is a new build or an old home. With reduced energy bills, less wasted energy and healthier living space, it is no wonder that many homeowners are now choosing to install a home heat recovery system.
