As we search for more ways to increase energy efficiency in our homes today, many builders are paying more attention to sealing all areas of the home. Home owners too, are finding ways to keep the cold air out with weather stripping and door and window seals.

The Problem
This restriction of air can create unwanted and unhealthy air quality problems. According to the American Lung Association, “Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer, and chronic lung diseases such as asthma. In addition, it can cause headaches, dry eyes, nasal congestion, nausea and fatigue. People who already have lung disease are at greater risk.” 

So, although we’re trying to create more tightly fitted homes to save energy, when air infiltration is reduced, less air ventilation means poorer air circulation and unhealthy air.

The Solution
With the installation of a Minneapolis air to air exchanger, a centrally-heated home receives a controlled ventilation supply of air, transferring indoor pollutants to the outside. With this small yet steady fresh air supply, the exchanger saves a large portion of the energy that can be lost with the infiltration of outside air.

Heat exchangers are commonly found in commercial buildings but even appliances in the home rely on exchangers to move heat to and from various places. Consider the movement of heat in air conditioners and refrigerators to maintain a desired temperature, for example.

Is It Right For Your Home?
If you are wondering whether your home might be suffering from poor air quality, then a Minneapolis air to air exchanger might be the perfect solution.

An air exchanger is constructed of a pipe system that blows the air over metal fins which help transfer the heat.This highly efficient process uses only a small amount of energy to change the temperature, making the recycling and redirecting of air cost effective, with the added bonus of maintaining indoor air quality.

These surprisingly quiet air ventilators can transfer both cooled and heated air throughout the house and reduce the burden of heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. They are available in a variety of models to fit condos, townhomes and single family homes.

To learn more about how a Minneapolis air to air exchanger could benefit your home, contact Welter Heating to speak to a trained and Minnesota certified professional.

And for more ideas on how to efficiently heat your home and enjoy savings, visit our blog post, Cut Your Minneapolis Home Heating Bills With Four Easy Tips.