HRV vs ERV — What Is the Difference & Which Do You Need? | Scarborough | (416) 424-4328

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HRV vs ERV — What Is the Difference and Which Do You Need in Scarborough?

FeatureHRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator)ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator)
Recovers heat?Yes (75–85%)Yes (75–85%)
Recovers moisture?No (exhausts moisture)Yes (retains indoor moisture)
Best for Ontario homesMost homes (excess moisture issues)Homes with very dry air (<25% RH)

Madina Mechanical Recommendation for Scarborough

For most Scarborough and GTA homes: HRV. Ontario homes typically have humidity problems (basements, cooking, breathing), not dryness issues. An HRV exhausts excess moisture while recovering heat — perfect for tightly sealed Ontario homes.

Should I get an HRV or ERV for my Scarborough home?

For most Scarborough homes, an HRV is the right choice. Ontario homes typically generate excess moisture (cooking, breathing, basements). An HRV exhausts moisture while recovering 75-85% of heat energy. ERVs are better for very dry homes (under 25% humidity in winter). Madina Mechanical installs HRVs and ERVs throughout Scarborough. Call (416) 424-4328.

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Rizwan Malik | Senior HVAC Technician & Founder
Experience: 18 years
Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Credentials: Red Seal Certified HVAC Technician, TSSA Licensed Gas Fitter, Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certified

Rizwan Malik has been keeping Ontario homes comfortable since 2007, founding Madina Mechanical to provide honest, skilled HVAC service across the GTA. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience in furnaces, air conditioning, boilers, and indoor air quality, he treats every service call like it’s his own home.

Rizwan Malik

Rizwan Malik has been keeping Ontario homes comfortable since 2007, founding Madina Mechanical to provide honest, skilled HVAC service across the GTA. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience in furnaces, air conditioning, boilers, and indoor air quality, he treats every service call like it’s his own home.

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