How it can work
An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) has separate intake and exhaust paths. Intake filtration sits before the air handler; the ERV recovers useful heat and moisture while supplying fresh air and exhausting stale air.

Learning centre
Understand what the air is doing, then let useful adjustments happen in the background.
Room sensors can follow particles, CO₂, humidity and, with suitable sensors, NOx and carbon monoxide. Outdoor pollen and smoke conditions can help guide when fresh air is most useful.
An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) has separate intake and exhaust paths. Intake filtration sits before the air handler; the ERV recovers useful heat and moisture while supplying fresh air and exhausting stale air.
Review available readings, outdoor conditions and filter status before choosing an action.
Example readings
Review available readings, outdoor conditions and filter status before choosing an action.
An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) has separate intake and exhaust paths. Intake filtration sits before the air handler; the ERV recovers useful heat and moisture while supplying fresh air and exhausting stale air.
The intended app experience combines readings, trends and plain-language actions. It could recommend checking a filter, adjusting ventilation or reducing an indoor source, with automatic actions where equipment supports them.
Particle filters do not remove all gases. Sensor choice, ventilation balance and filter pressure drop need professional review. Certified smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms remain independent life-safety devices.
Compare how stored electricity, useful heat and water reserves could sustain the household needs you choose.
Compare outage readiness ↗Start with what matters, keep useful equipment and explore improvements in stages.
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