A mechanical heat recovery ventilation system, also known as an MVHR unit, ensures optimal heat recovery and energy savings. This creates a healthy indoor climate for you and your family without losing the warmth from inside to the outside. As a result, you save significantly on your energy bill while enjoying pleasant air quality throughout your home!
What is an MVHR unit?
A ventilation system with heat recovery, also known as ventilation system D, is a method of ventilating that minimizes heat loss. The MVHR unit regulates both the intake and exhaust of air in your home, which is why it is also referred to as balanced ventilation. Similar to a mechanical ventilator, the MVHR system exhausts polluted air, but it also brings in fresh air. The heat from the polluted, exhausted air is transferred to the fresh, incoming outdoor air via the heat exchanger, ensuring it is at a comfortable temperature when it enters the home. The polluted air is then pumped out of the house while the (heated) fresh air is brought in. This way, you retain the warmth inside and avoid cold drafts from your ventilation.
An MVHR unit costs between 700 and 3500 pounds, depending on the brand and type. The significant price differences can be explained by the many different models, each with unique features such as capacity, efficiency, wireless control options, and the use of CO2 and humidity sensors. The MVHR units we offer are all of high quality and have a long lifespan. On average, an MVHR unit lasts at least 15 years. With proper maintenance, you can enjoy a healthy indoor climate and significantly lower energy bills for a long time! Read more about ventilation systems with heat recovery in our blog.
What are the benefits of an MVHR system?
An MVHR system has many advantages, including:
- Energy-efficient: You save on heating costs by recovering heat from the exhausted air.
- Healthy indoor climate: Continuous clean air in the home contributes to a healthy living environment and increased comfort.
- Environmentally friendly: Lower energy consumption means reduced CO2 emissions.
- Comfortable: No cold drafts and always a pleasant temperature in the home.
How much capacity do I need?
It is important to know how much ventilation capacity you need for your home. This is expressed in cubic meters per hour (m³/h). A handy guideline is to add about 30 m³/h of fresh air per person in the house. For tips and an accurate calculation, you can consult our blog. It provides detailed information on what to consider when determining the capacity you need.
Central MVHR unit or decentralized MVHR unit?
Installing an MVHR system in an existing home can often be challenging and sometimes even impossible, as air ducts need to be placed throughout the house. If installing air ducts is not feasible, but you still want to benefit from an MVHR unit, a decentralized MVHR may be the solution. This ventilation system is installed without ducts. Therefore, you can use a decentralized heat recovery system for just one room, but it is often sufficient to place it in the room that is used the most. This is typically where most people gather, creating a greater need for fresh air supply. For our complete range of decentralized MVHR units, check our decentralized MVHR units.
Which brands of MVHR units do we offer?
At Ventilationland, we offer a wide range of MVHR units from various top brands:
As you can see, there is more than enough choice, so you are sure to find the right system for your living situation! For more information about specific models and versions, you can visit the brand pages. You can click on the brand names above for this.
What is the difference between mechanical ventilation and MVHR ventilation?
Although both mechanical ventilation and MVHR ventilation provide clean air in the home, there are important differences. Mechanical ventilation exhausts air without recovering heat, while MVHR ventilation uses the heat from the exhausted air to warm the incoming air. We have summarized all the differences for you in this blog!
How do you maintain your MVHR unit?
Maintaining your MVHR unit is essential for optimal performance and a long lifespan. This includes regularly cleaning or replacing the filters and checking the fans. This is certainly not complicated but is very important. For a detailed guide on how to clean and maintain your MVHR unit, check out our article on this topic.
Which MVHR unit should I purchase?
When choosing an MVHR ventilation system, it is important that the unit meets your needs and requirements, as well as the existing facilities. Consider the electrical connection, the number and size of the air ducts, and the total space to be ventilated. In our extensive range, you will find MVHR systems from all major brands at the best prices. With our Ventilationland MVHR selection tool, you can easily filter by various features to make a good choice. We also offer a unique ventilation advice concept, tailored to your needs, complete with all necessary calculations and designs.
With this information, you are well-prepared to make an informed choice for an MVHR system that fits your home. For further questions or personal advice, feel free to contact our experts!
Why Ventilationland?
At Ventilationland, you benefit from various advantages when purchasing an MVHR system from us:
- Wide Assortment: We offer a comprehensive selection of MVHR units from top brands.
- Expert Advice: Our experts are ready to assist you with all your questions.
- Low Prices: Our products are always competitively priced.
- Fast Delivery: Many of our products are available for immediate delivery from stock.
- Extensive Information: Our website provides detailed product information, instructional videos, and blogs for all your questions!