Why Choose Summer Humidity Control and Summer Bypass for Your MVHR System

Information regarding the benefits of choosing an MVHR or MEV unit which incorporates the option for summer bypass.

Installing a MVHR unit from BPC Ventilation is always a power move. But what if you chose a unit with a summer bypass option? Heating and cooling can go hand in hand when you choose the right unit.

What is a Summer Bypass?

A summer bypass is a function of your MVHR which allows you to extract warm air away from the heat exchanger. This allows for cooler outdoor air to enter your home without being reheated. Using a summer bypass therefore keeps your home or business cooler in summer while also making the most efficient use of your energy supply.

The Benefits of Using Summer Bypass

One of the main benefits of using a summer bypass system is that it will reduce the humidity within your home. Installing an MVHR system with summer bypass prevents sticky or muggy air even on hot days.

Take the Vent-Axia Econiq M unit for an example of a Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Retention unit with excellent summer bypass controls. Ergonomically designed to heat your average sized family home, this MVHR product has excellent airflow, up to 93% heat efficiency, and even comes with an option to fine tune humidity levels.

With all those benefits, it is no wonder that people are turning to summer bypass options.

What are the Biggest Indoor Air Quality Concerns of Living Without an MVHR System?

Obviously living in a home without a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system will result in higher energy costs, but it also comes with air quality concerns. There are three main concerns which could be affecting your family through bad air quality. These are:

· High humidity creating condensation

· Poor ventilation which results in stale air

· And the unfiltered pollutants which your family could be breathing in without the aid of an MVHR.

Humidity and Condensation

The trouble with humidity and lingering condensation is that it can do damage to your property. It can promote the growth of black mould and produce bacteria which can rot away wood. An MVHR unit controls this.

Poor Ventilation and Stale Air

A buildup of carbon dioxide within your home can lead to amassing allergens within the space. When air has nowhere to go your home becomes stuffy and hard to breathe in.

Uncontrolled Pollutants

Dust particles get into and are produced inside every home in the country. Cooking fumes can contain grease particles which damage your walls and paintwork. Respiratory health problems can occur due to these lingering odours and unfiltered particles in the air.

Pro tip: Team the Vent-Axia with a Vent Axia Lo-Carbon Sentinel Cooker Hood to deal with those cooking smells.

Sustainable Living Made Possible with Mechanical Ventilation and Heat Retention Systems

MVHR units like the Vent-Axia Econiq M make sustainable living a real possibility. By reducing the demand for heat by extracting up to 95% from the air, MVHR units lower energy consumption. Lower energy consumption means a lower carbon footprint, contributing to green living.

By optimizing air flow throughout the home, you can deliver fresh, filtered air without an energy loss. This means there is less demand on your system for additional heating or cooling. An MVHR unit is the natural way to enjoy fresh air!

Before and After Your MVHR Installation

What will you notice before and after your MVHR installation?

Before you Install an MVHR Unit in Your Home

Your house will have stuffy rooms with poor airflow. There will be a lack of ventilation which will lead to mould growth and can cause dampness. Between extra bacteria and lingering condensation, a house with no air filtration system is not a happy home.

After you Install an MVHR Unit in Your Home

After you install your MVHR Unit (check out our MVHR installation manual for trade workers), you can expect continuous ventilation. Your home will feel fresher, lighter, and the air won’t be thick or heavy. You will notice improved air quality and far less condensation if any at all.

Most importantly: by removing external pollutants and controlling the allergen particles found within your home, you are protecting your family’s health for years to come. There are some things that money cannot buy.