How Does Energy Recovery Ventilation Work?
Watch this video from This Old House to see how commercial energy recovery ventilators work by using different colors of smoke to follow the air flow through ERV systems.
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Delivering fresh, filtered air for commercial buildings
Air Systems for Commercial Buildings
Improving indoor air quality and reducing energy costs, energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) have increased ventilation rates, which allows buildings to reduce heating and cooling loads.
Advantages of Energy Recovery Ventilators
Introducing fresh, outdoor air to commercial buildings is a key component for sustaining excellent indoor air quality solutions. And the benefits don’t end there.
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Investing in ERV systems increases your energy savings and occupant productivity.
MEET YOUR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Energy recovery ventilation systems can help designers acquire energy credits for LEED® certification.
ASHRAE 62 COMPLIANCE
YORK® energy recovery ventilators are an excellent choice to comply with outdoor ventilation requirements of ASHRAE 62, a global society advancing human well-being through sustainable technology for the built environment.
Products
- Built with heavy-gauge, galvanized steel cabinet featuring powder paint color matched to any manufacturer's rooftop unit
- Powered by Lau forward-curved blowers to reduce noise and vibration
- All controls required to operate the unit and interface with the rooftop unit are factory installed
- Double-wall construction with 1" fully insulated galvanized steel panels
- Heavy-duty, double-constructed, insulated bottom to help ensure rigidity during transit and installation
- Powered by Lau Silent Pro Series forward-curved blowers with isolation to reduce noise and vibration
- Switchable communications protocols between BACnet MS/TP and N2 protocols
- Switchable Standard BACnet Protocol provides interoperability with other Building Automation System (BAS) products that use the widely accepted BACnet standard
- Uses standard hardware and software platform throughout the family line to support standardized wiring practices and installation workflows and to minimize technical training
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Commercial HVAC Parts
With more than 24,000 parts, your local Source 1 dealer is your one-stop-shop for YORK® heating and cooling parts, including motors and air moving components and compressors and refrigeration components.
The YORK® Advantage
See how YORK®’s performance innovation leads the industry — and makes all the difference in commercial HVAC services.
Explore Energy Efficient Ventilation
Regardless of the building type or rating system, today’s buildings must be as energy efficient as possible. But the quality of indoor air shouldn’t be sacrificed for energy efficiency.
Energy Recovery Ventilators Ecoadvance Brochure
See how increased ventilation rates in combination with energy recovery products not only improve indoor air quality but also reduce the cost associated with conditioning larger amounts of outdoor air.
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