“Ventilation is essential for a dry and naturally warmer home”
Why is ventilation important?
A Dry Home
Moisture in the air produces mould and condensation. This can lead to a higher chance of developing respiratory illnesses or asthma. A drier home is also easier and cheaper to heat and cool.
A Healthier Home
Indoor air quality matters, ventilation systems have advanced air filters which reduces the risk of airborne viruses, mould issues, asthma and other respiratory problems.
A Cheaper Home
With less moisture in the air, less energy is required to heat which will help reduce your monthly heating bills over winter. A sensible investment for landlords; reduce the continued maintenance and upkeep caused by damp homes.
What system is best for you?
Ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality and removing excess moisture from your home.
Over the course of one year, a family can produce as much as 3500 litres of damp air inside their home through cooking, cleaning, showering and general living.
That's almost 10 litres of harmful damp air everyday! If not actively removed that moisture can lead to condensation, mould, airborne nasties and family health problems.
There are two main types of ventilation systems:
1) Positive Pressure Ventilation
2) Balanced Pressure (Heat-recovery) Ventilation
Often the type of construction of your home will determine the system which is best for you.
Ventilation systems by themselves are not an effective way to heat your home.
If your only goal is to make your home warmer, it’s better to invest and install an effective heating system.
Positive Pressure or roof cavity ventilation systems are the most common type of ventilation in New Zealand.
They work by forcing filtered air from your roof space into the house through ceiling vents. Most systems have a single fan that forces air through ducting to multiple ceiling vents.
Balanced Pressure (heat-recovery) ventilation systems are particularly suitable for modern homes.
They have two fans for two separate air streams. One fan supplies fresh outdoor air into the house through ceiling vents while the exhaust fan extracts an equal volume of air from inside the house and discharges it outside. The ducts interact with one another which transfers a measure of heat from the outgoing internal air to the incoming external air.
Extractor Fans are now required to be installed in all bathrooms & laundries to extract the damp air outside.
Future Energy stock a number of different types and style of extractor fans to suit every application.
Arrange a FREE Home Ventilation Assessment
If you are considering a quality ventilation system for your home then speak to the experts.
Complete the form and one of our Energy Solutions Experts will be in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll arrange a time that suits you, discuss various options and recommend the right system based on your requirements. We will even be able to give you a firm quote on the day and schedule installation!
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