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How Does an HRV Work in Canadian Homes? — Heat Recovery Ventilator Complete Guide
Modern Canadian homes are built airtight for energy efficiency — which traps pollutants, CO2, moisture, and odours inside. An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) solves this by bringing in fresh outdoor air without losing the heat you paid to generate.
How an HRV Works — Step by Step
- Stale, warm indoor air is drawn from bathrooms and kitchen
- Fresh, cold outdoor air is drawn in simultaneously
- Both air streams pass through a heat exchange core — the warm exhaust air pre-heats the incoming fresh air without the two streams mixing
- Stale air exits outdoors; pre-warmed fresh air enters the home
Efficiency: A high-quality HRV recovers 75–85% of the heat from exhaust air in Ontario winter conditions (−25°C).
HRV vs ERV — Which Do You Need in Scarborough?
- HRV — Best for Scarborough/GTA. Transfers heat only. Recommended for homes with humidity problems (basements).
- ERV — Transfers heat AND moisture. Better for very dry climates or very dry homes.
HRV Installation Cost in Scarborough
Supply + install: $2,000–$3,500. Annual maintenance: $150–$250 (clean cores, check fans).
How does an HRV work in a Canadian home?
An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) continuously exchanges stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air. It uses a heat exchange core to transfer up to 85% of the heat from outgoing stale air to incoming fresh air, so you get ventilation without losing heat. In Scarborough and Toronto, HRVs cost $2,000–$3,500 installed. Call Madina Mechanical at (416) 424-4328 for HRV installation.
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