Ventilation

Air-to-air heat exchangers: A solution to indoor pollution.

However, weather-tight, energy efficient construction can solve one problem while creating another problem: inadequate ventilation.

Modern homes are built to be energy-efficient, often sealed up tight to keep heating and cooling costs down. While this saves you money, it can create a hidden problem: your home's air gets trapped inside. This means common indoor pollutants like carbon dioxide cooking smells, cleaning chemicals, and even chemicals from new furniture build up. A common sign of this trapped, stale air is foggy or wet windows during colder months. This excess moisture isn't just an annoyance; it can lead to mold growth and even damage your windows over time. Relying on simple vents often isn't enough to properly clear out this stale air and bring in fresh air.

That's where an air-to-air heat exchanger comes in as a solution. This system actively exhausts the stale, polluted air from your home while simultaneously bringing in fresh outdoor air. The clever part is how it saves energy: in winter, it uses the warmth from the outgoing air to pre-heat the fresh, cold air coming in. This means you get a constant supply of fresh, clean air without running up your energy bills. Ready to breathe easier and protect your home from moisture damage?

Call BETHKE today at 608-251-2222 for more information and a free, no obligation estimate.