All of these are trapped in the air we “re-breath”.
In our attempts to be energy
efficient, we live in tightly sealed homes for up to 8 months a year. The tighter the construction, the greater the concentration
of these pollutants – and our bedrooms are the worst!
Can Indoor air pollution really affect me if I’m healthy?
Certainly kids and seniors are most at-risk, however, indoor air pollution can
effect you in a variety of ways. Eye irritation, morning grogginess, fatigue, dizziness, diminished ability to concentrate,
headaches, runny noses, irritated throat and lungs are issues regardless of your age.
Breathing dirty, mold/bacterial laden air for long periods of time can affect any
part of your body, including, lungs, heart, liver, kidneys, brain and nervous system. According to the
EPA, indoor air can be up to five times more contaminated than outside air and sometimes even higher.
I have a lot of moisture building up in my house – is this really a problem?
Mold spores are just waiting for enough moisture to start
growing. Mold uses the cellulose in wood fiber as a food source – this is how dead trees disappear in the woods. The
outbreak of Legionnaires Disease demonstrated just how deadly mold can be.
What about just getting a room air purifier –
will that take care of the problem?
There are 3
main types of air pollution: particles, gases and moisture. Most room air filters only filter out particles. The gases may
be the biggest threat to our health.
I hear a lot about Radon – is it serious?
Radon is an
odorless, naturally occurring gas produced from the decay of uranium in the ground. It has a high statistical correlation
to lung cancer for people who have never smoked. Here in Maine, the problem is serious. In residences tested, from 44% to
74% of the homes (depending on the county) produced levels high enough to require remediation. According to recent CDC reports,
Maine has a Lung Cancer death rate 20% higher then the national average.Nationally,
Radon is estimated to cause over 20,000 deaths per year.
Won’t we lose
a lot of heat if we are constantly bringing in fresh cold air?
Yes. This is why we
are tightening up our homes. With a mechanical ventilation system, you can control the air flow, prevent over-ventilating
and our ventilators recapture up to 95% of the heat energy in the exhausting air. Bath fans have no heat recovery.
Do the systems use a lot of electricity?
The Venmar EKO uses as little as 26 watts and uses less then $3 a month in electricity. Others use a little more.
Some use up to $20 per month. The question is really this: Is
your health worth it?
Is
it a big job to install an air exchange system in an existing home?
How long does it take?
It
all depends on the home.Most can be installed in 3 to 5 days
Can you actually measure the difference in air quality?
My customers tell me YES!! Just read some of the testimonials.
What about “ionizing” the air will
that make a difference?
Ionizing has been shown to create VOCs (volatile organic compounds). These are known carcinogens.Electronic
Air Cleaners and Ion Generators may emit ozone into the indoor environment. This type of product is not recommended.
Ozone, when inhaled, can damage the lungs. Low amounts of ozone can cause shortness of breath, throat irritation, coughing
and chest pain. It may also worsen asthma and other respiratory diseases and weaken the body's ability to fight respiratory
infections.
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Fresh Air Ventilation Systems, LLC * 155 Spring St. Lewiston, ME 04240 * USA * Phone: (207) 786-9400
Venmar, venmar ventilation, venmar hrv, erv air exchange systems air exchangers. Residential ventilation. heat recovery
ventilators, energy recovery ventilators, air to air heat exchangers, air purifiers, air cleaners, indoor air ventilation,
air exchanger hrv and erv wet windows moisture on windows mold humidityThe information below is so that this page can easily
be found by Google. Venmar's corporate site. Venmar Constructo 2.0 specification sheet. VENMAR
AVS ERV CONSTRUCTO 2.0 QUATTRO Part #45115 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Venmar AVS ERV Constructo Quattro modular design makes it possible to remove all mechanical parts in less than 5
minutes. (to help the service companies quickly remove the guts and sell you and entire fan assembly rather than enable them
to fix the motor. The motor is not easily removable from the fan assembly.) The low power consumption PSC motor is permanently
lubricated (when the lubricant fails, it simply seizes up. Low power in this context just means small, not efficient - PCS
motors are wasteful). Even better, the entire motor sub-assembly can be removed in less than a minute for easier maintenance.
(this is true). WARRANTY The Venmar AVS ERV Constructo Quattro is protected by a 2-year warranty on parts only. (fans only
last two years which is why we only give two years). The energy recovery core is covered by a 5-year warranty. Venmar Ventilation Inc. Recalls Heat Recovery Ventilators Due to Fire
Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or
attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name
of product: Heat Recovery Ventilators Units: About 75,000 Manufacturer: Venmar Ventilation Inc., of Quebec, Canada Hazard: The motors in these units can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: Venmar Ventilation has received four reports of ventilator
motors overheating resulting in fires causing extensive property damage. One incident in Michigan reportedly resulted in about
$1 million in damages. Description: Heat Recovery Ventilators
are designed to exchange air between the inside and outside of a home in order to provide fresh air. The recall covers units
made from 1991 through 2001, and have the following brand names and model numbers: Brand Models Venmar AEXX,
EARC, 1XX, 30X, 40X, 40XXX Venmar AVS 1.X, 2.X, 30XX,
55XX Flair 30, 30XX, 55, 55XX, 85115 v�nEE 10, 1XX, 100X, 20, 20XX, 30XX, 90 Conformax 300, 350, 400 NuTone NUTR130 Carrier Bryant VXXXXXXXXX,
ERVXXXXXXX or HRVXXXXXXX Payne Day & Night VXXXXXXXXX Heil HEILXXXXX York 5263554XXXX Sears Brand OPTIMUM Guardian by Broan 100X, 200X Rheem Ruud Protech Weatherking � 84-ERV100, 84-ERV200, 84-HRV100, 84-HRV200 The model numbers are
written on a silver or black label on the outside of panel. The "X" digit used in the model numbers can be either
a letter or a number. Sold by: Heating, plumbing and
building supply distributors nationwide from January 1991 through December 2001 for between $700 and $2,500. Manufactured in: Canada Remedy: Consumers should immediately turn off and unplug their ventilators, and contact Venmar to receive instructions
on how to participate in the recall. Venmar will provide a free safety device that will shut off the ventilator if the motor
overheats. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact
Venmar Ventilation toll-free at (866) 441-4645 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web
site at www.venmar.ca
