How does a Venmar air exchanger work?

The washable foam filter captures up to 25% of airborne pollutants of 1 micron and more, depending of the model. Venmar air exchangers employ advanced technology to efficiently expel excess humidity, reduce gaseous pollutants and bring a continuous supply of fresh outdoor air into the home.

When should you run a venmar?

Controlling relative humidity

  1. Always turn your range hood on when you cook.
  2. Run the bathroom fan every time you take a bath or shower.
  3. Get an air exchanger for your home.
  4. If floors or textiles get wet, dry them as quickly as possible.
  5. Install fans in rooms that could use better ventilation.

Should you run air exchanger all the time?

So, what can an air exchanger do for you? Air exchangers should be run at all time, summer and winter. Depending on the size of your home, energy-efficient air exchangers can cycle through all the air in your home in just a few hours.

Should you run your air exchanger in the winter?

Should I Run The Air Exchanger During Winter? Every home is different depending on how much condensation builds up during the winter, Simple answer is yes. During the winter, your home will experience high amount of condensation due to the insulation and moisture barriers (Thermo poly).

What should my air exchanger be set at?

As a general rule of thumb, you should set your system’s dehumidistat to 25 percent to 50 percent depending on the temperature to keep condensation at bay. For instance, 50 percent is the maximum relative humidity you should have if the outdoor temperature is between -11 degrees Celsius to 18 degrees Celsius.

When should I turn on my air exchanger?

Your air exchanger is most effective when run continuously. As long as it’s on, your exchanger continuously filters out polluted air and brings in the clean stuff. If you turn your exchanger off, pollutants can build up in your indoor air.