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Is Single-Room Heat Recovery a Good Choice for Renovations?

A quick guide to using single-room heat recovery ventilation in renovation and retrofit projects.
Is Single-Room Heat Recovery a Good Choice for Renovations?

Is Single-Room Heat Recovery a Good Choice for Renovations?

When renovating a home, improving ventilation is an important part of creating a comfortable and healthy indoor environment. However, installing a full MVHR system is not always practical in an existing property.

This is where single-room heat recovery ventilation can be a useful solution.

Single-room heat recovery units are installed directly through an external wall and provide continuous ventilation to an individual room. Stale, moisture-laden air is extracted while fresh outdoor air is supplied, with heat recovered from the outgoing air to help reduce unnecessary heat loss.

Ideal for Retrofit Projects

Single-room systems can be particularly useful for:

  • Home renovations and extensions
  • Bedrooms, living rooms and home offices
  • Properties where installing extensive ductwork is difficult
  • Improving ventilation in individual problem areas

They can also help manage excess moisture and improve indoor air quality without requiring a complete whole-house ducted ventilation system.

Choosing the Right Ventilation System

Every property is different, so the correct ventilation solution will depend on the size, layout and requirements of the building.

At BPC Ventilation, we offer a range of single-room heat recovery units alongside complete MVHR systems.

Planning a renovation? Send us your plans and our ventilation team can help you find the right solution for your project.