What is MEV? 

A mechanical extract ventilation (MEV) system provides continuous ventilation. The system will draw moisture-laden air from multiple wet rooms within a property, providing simultaneous, low level extraction from kitchens, bathrooms, shower rooms, utility rooms and toilets to a central extract fan typically located in a loft or hallway cupboard via a system of ductwork and grilles to control humidity levels. The extracted air from the property is then normally discharged to the outside via a single duct and grill/cowl.

Decentralised MEV units are also available when a centralised system is not suitable or possible. The decentralised MEV system consists of a continuous running extract fan which is perfect for single applications such as bathrooms, kitchens or utility rooms. 

An MEV system will work continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week making low noise levels and reliability critical. 

Why should you install MEV in your home? 

There are many benefits to having an MEV system installed within your home. Firstly, you will be helping to create a healthier living environment for you and your family, with the system taking care of all of the moisture-laden air and the harmful particles within it. 

One of the main benefits of an MEV system is the elimination of condensation dampness, providing better indoor air quality within the home. Alongside this, the MEV system will also extract musty odours to ensure a healthier living environment. 

With low running costs and low energy operation, it makes great sense to install an MEV system within your home. All of the systems are easy to install and require very little maintenance, making it the ideal solution to your ventilation needs.

Is my property suitable for an MEV system? 

An MEV system can be retrofitted to existing or new build property as long as you can gain access to install the ductwork to all of the wet areas from one central location 

With regulations becoming tighter and including the need for good ventilation within new builds, MEV systems are becoming a popular choice for those who are building a new home. 

With all of the benefits that an MEV system has to offer, it provides the ideal solution for ventilation in apartments as there is potentially only one external wall. 

What MEV systems can we offer you? 

Here at BPC, we stock a number of different MEV systems from some of the leading brands in the ventilation world including Domus, Vent-Axia and Duco. 

DucoBox Silent Basic MEV Unit with Humidity Sensor

One of our most popular MEV units, this DucoBox is the quietest MEV in Europe! With a humidity sensor built-in, this unit has proved to be great value for the many customers who have purchased it. 

Manufactured in accordance with system C, this means that this unit requires little to low maintenance and won’t require any major maintenance expense. 

This unit is controlled wirelessly and can be connected with the Duco smartphone application. This app allows the user to: 

  • Efficient parameter readout 
  • Rapid setting changes 
  • Live air quality measurements 
  • Time-saving and user-friendly control

VENT AXIA LO-CARBON MULTIVENT MVDC-MS UNIT (with or without Humidity Sensor)

Proving to be another popular option for an MEV unit, this Vent-Axia system is one of the most efficient central extract units in the UK thanks to the EC-DC motor. 

With the option of wall, ceiling, and loft mounting, this unit is versatile and can suit a lot of different properties and consumer needs. 

DOMUS CMX-S MEV UNIT

This MEV unit from Domus measures just 125mm in depth, making it one of the most versatile, easy-to-install, and energy-efficient MEV solutions available on the market today. Due to its unique size, this unit is perfect for small ceiling voids or for where space is restricted in the home. 

Some of the key features of this unit include variable speed settings, the option of wall, ceiling, and loft mounting, two years standard parts warranty and acoustically lined for low noise levels. 

 

If you are interested in learning more about MEV or if you feel that it would be a good addition to your home, please don’t hesitate to get in touch today. You can contact us at 02828275150 to discuss any of the units that have been mentioned in this blog or to find out more about the products we have to offer. 

If you would rather get in touch with us via email, you can do so by sending your query to info@bpcventilation.com.