St. Michael Air Exchanger Services

Looking for an improved and more efficient way to improve the air quality of your home? Get your St. Michael air exchanger services with B&D Plumbing, Heating & A/C. Call us today at (763) 497-2290 and schedule a service visit form one of our expert technicians.

If you’re in the St. Michael area looking for ways to improve your home's heating, it’s time to give B&D Plumbing, Heating & A/C a call and ask about our air exchangers installation services. We provide St. Michael, MN, and several surrounding areas with services meant to improve the quality of your home.

St. Michael Air Exchangers Services

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Not sure what an air exchanger is?

An exchanger exchanges the air in a room for fresh air from the outside. It can be a great way to ventilate the room to stop the air from growing stale. It is far more efficient than opening an outside door or window. They are frequently installed as part of a heating system. Air exchangers can help bring fresh air into the ductwork of a home. Our experts are trained and certified to install air exchangers.

Air exchangers are excellent at helping maintain fresh and cool rooms. The air exchanger is also able to detect the humidity levels in the room so that it doesn't rise to levels that are undesirable. It can exchange hot air for cooler outdoor air. When the weather is cooler, the pathways used by the heat exchanger run parallel to each other. This enables the two streams of air to interact. This allows heat to be exchanged from the indoor air into the outdoor air. There is a nice temperature balance and good flow of fresh air available.

What are the benefits of having an air exchanger in your home?

You know the importance of fresh outdoor air if you have allergies or respiratory problems. An airtight home or office can cause problems for people with these health issues. The air in homes can be considerably more polluted than most industrial cities. Some people spend approximately 90% of their time indoors making them susceptible to the effects of indoor pollution. An air exchanger with proper ventilation can help with these issues.

The air inside your home gets stale if your home is older and not insulated tightly. Air exchangers can bring fresh air inside the home. At the same time, it exhausts an equal amount of stale air to provide a healthy balance to your ventilation system. Our professionals can install an air exchanger in your home in no time. We will make sure your air exchanger is working properly. Here are some of the benefits of an air exchanger:

  • Decreases excess humidity which can cause deterioration, mildew, and mold in your home.
  • Decreases dangerous pollutant gases or fumes.
  • Removes particles such as dander and dust.
  • Helps decrease heating costs for highly insulated homes.
  • Removes stuffiness and helps freshens up your home.

Air exchangers are also referred to as heat recovery ventilators or air-to-air heat exchangers. They can be used in conjunction with other commercial or residential HVAC equipment. This includes a central air conditioning or heating system. Your furnace combined with an air exchange ventilation system can help generate a healthy indoor environment through improved air quality.

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Saving money using an air exchanger

The cost of running an air exchanger consists of two parts. This includes the cost of operating the fan in the air exchanger unit and the unit's control panel. The second part of the cost depends on the kind of air exchanger you have as well as the time of year.

What is the difference between an HRV and an ERV?
An HRV, or heat recovery ventilator, transfers heat between incoming and outgoing air, while an ERV, or energy recovery ventilator, transfers both heat and some moisture. HRVs are common in cold, dry Minnesota winters, while ERVs help homes that struggle with humidity. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C helps homeowners in St Michael, Minnesota choose the right air exchanger.
What does an air exchanger do in a St Michael, MN home?
An air exchanger, also called an HRV or ERV, brings fresh outdoor air into the home while exhausting stale indoor air, transferring heat between the two airstreams so less energy is lost. Tightly sealed Minnesota homes often need one to control humidity and indoor pollutants in winter. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C installs and services air exchangers for homes in St Michael, Minnesota.
Do newer homes in St Michael, MN need an air exchanger?
Many newer homes are built so tightly for energy efficiency that they need mechanical ventilation, and Minnesota's energy code generally requires it in new construction. An air exchanger brings in fresh air without letting heated or cooled air escape. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C installs air exchangers in new and existing homes throughout St Michael, Minnesota.
What are signs my home needs better ventilation?
Signs include condensation or frost on windows in winter, lingering cooking odors, stuffy rooms, musty smells, and mold around windows or in bathrooms. These usually mean stale, moist air isn't being exchanged often enough. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C evaluates ventilation for homes in St Michael, Minnesota.
How often should an air exchanger be maintained?
Air exchanger filters should be cleaned or replaced every 2 to 3 months, and the core should be cleaned at least once a year, along with an annual professional check of the fans, dampers, and condensate drain. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C services air exchangers for homeowners throughout St Michael, Minnesota.
Should an air exchanger run all the time in winter?
Most air exchangers are designed to run continuously or on a timed cycle at a low setting in winter, which keeps humidity and indoor pollutants in check, while running it too high can over-dry the home. Many controls adjust automatically based on indoor humidity. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C sets up air exchanger controls for homes in St Michael, Minnesota.
Can an air exchanger help with window condensation?
Yes, an air exchanger reduces window condensation by replacing humid indoor air with drier outdoor air during winter, lowering indoor humidity to a level where moisture doesn't collect on cold glass. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C installs air exchangers for St Michael, Minnesota homes dealing with winter condensation.
Can an air exchanger be added to an existing home?
Yes, an air exchanger can usually be added to an existing home by connecting it to the current ductwork or running dedicated ducts to bathrooms and living areas, along with two exterior wall vents. B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C retrofits air exchangers into existing homes throughout St Michael, Minnesota.

For all of your air exchanger needs in St. Michael, call B&D Plumbing, Heating & A/C for your local expert plumbers. We’re available at (763) 497-2290, so just pick up the phone if you want to get on your way to savings.