Including a Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) as part of your mechanical ventilation strategy can significantly improve the indoor air quality of your home. HVI has a certification program in place for HRVs and ERVs. Be sure to review Section 3 of the HVI-Certified Products Directory and work with a local contractor to identify the most suitable products for your home.
Kitchen range hoods are important for indoor air quality and comfort in a home. HVI has a program in place to certify kitchen range hood performance as explained in this video. A complete list of HVI-Certified kitchen range hoods is located in Section 1 of the HVI-Certified Products Directory.
How to Properly Size Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan - When it comes to the proper bathroom fan for the job, one size does not fit all. In this video, we explain the how to determine what size fan you will need to exhaust your bathroom. Once you have determined the size fan that you will need, a complete list of HVI-Certified bathroom exhaust fans can be found in the HVI-Certified Products Directory. To ensure optimal performance, we encourage you to choose a fan that listed in the directory. Not listed = Not certified.
The video above provides an overview of HVI and the benefits of HVI-Certified mechanical ventilation products. For additional educational information, visit the Publications section of this website.
HVI-Certified Ratings Explained, Part 1: CFM (Airflow) – HVI-Certified products are evaluated for certain performance parameters including airflow, sound, and energy. In this video, we explain the meaning of the HVI-Certified rating value “CFM” (cubic feet per minute) and what it means in regards to airflow. A complete list of HVI-Certified product categories and their corresponding performance parameters can be found in the HVI-Certified Ratings Programs section.
HVI-Certified Ratings Explained, Part 2: Sones (Sound) – HVI-Certified products are evaluated for certain performance parameters including airflow, sound, and energy. In this video, we explain the meaning of the HVI-Certified rating value “Sones” and what it means in regards to sound. A complete list of HVI-Certified product categories and their corresponding performance parameters can be found in the HVI-Certified Ratings Programs section.
