While our systems are different from traditional HVAC systems, they are designed to be easy to install. Our units and distribution components fit together easily and don’t require specialized tools. For more information on the installation process, click here for our General installation Manual.
Yes! Zehnder systems are suitable for retrofit applications. For more information, please fill out a Quote Request form and one of our salespeople will create a custom quote for your project.
A Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) exchanges the air and preserves 80%-92% of the heat from the extracted air, returning it to the incoming air via the unit core. Incoming and exhaust air never mix in a Zehnder system. HRVs are slightly more efficient at preserving heat than ERVs but are not the best option in every climate. HRVs are better suited to areas with a relatively dry climate.
An Enthalpy, or Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV), also preserves heat at a rate of up to 90% via the unit core, but it also exchanges some moisture from the wetter airstream to the drier one, helping to preserve optimum humidity in the home.