{"product_id":"echangeur-dair-venmar-by-broan-erv-erv130-montreal-laval-longueuil-rive-sud-et-rive-nord","title":"Venmar by Broan ERV ERV130 Air Exchanger | Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, South Shore and North Shore","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenmar by Broan ERV130 ERV – Residential Air Exchanger 112 CFM with Vertical Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt AirGreen, we know that a comfortable home depends not only on heating or air conditioning. \u003cstrong\u003eIndoor air quality\u003c\/strong\u003e plays a crucial role in daily well-being, especially in modern well-insulated homes where air can quickly become stagnant, humid, or particle-laden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVenmar by Broan ERV130\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003eERV — energy recovery ventilator\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to ensure effective air renewal while helping recover some of the energy contained in the exhausted air. 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This insulation improves energy efficiency but can also limit natural air renewal. Without adequate ventilation, humidity, odors, CO₂, fine particles, and stale air can remain trapped inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eVenmar by Broan ERV130 ERV\u003c\/strong\u003e helps address this issue by expelling stale indoor air and bringing in fresh air from outside. At the same time, it helps recover some of the energy contained in the outgoing air to reduce losses associated with simple ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a traditional exhaust fan, a \u003cstrong\u003eERV\u003c\/strong\u003e not only expels air from the house. It also allows an energy exchange between the incoming and outgoing air, which helps maintain better indoor comfort throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a house located in Greater Montreal, where the seasons are very distinct, this type of equipment can make a real difference. In winter, it helps limit heat loss. 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This level of ventilation allows for effective indoor air renewal when the device is properly sized and correctly installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flow rate that is too low may be insufficient to remove moisture and stale air. Conversely, a device that is too powerful may be unnecessarily oversized for some homes. The \u003cstrong\u003eERV130\u003c\/strong\u003e therefore represents a balanced choice for many residential installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt AirGreen, we always assess the real needs of the home before recommending a model. Good ventilation starts with proper sizing. 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The result is a better-ventilated, more comfortable, and more energy-efficient home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood energy recovery is essential to ventilate a Quebec home without unnecessarily wasting energy already produced by the heating system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eERV130\u003c\/strong\u003e is therefore a relevant solution for homeowners who want to improve their indoor air quality while maintaining a reasonable energy approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn ERV for better energy and humidity management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eERV130\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003eERV\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning an energy recovery ventilator. Unlike an HRV, which mainly recovers sensible heat, an ERV also allows for more comprehensive energy management between incoming and outgoing air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a Quebec home, this difference can be significant. 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