Should Erv Run in Summer?

In summer, the heat and humidity are outside and your ERV will keep most of it from getting inside with your ventilation air. ... However, if you have air conditioning and the indoor air is cooler and dryer than the outside air, it is generally a good idea to run your ERV intermittently throughout the day.

Should ERV run all the time?

If you're inside, it's better for air to be ventilating all the time. The ERV fan can run all the time, providing more consistent ventilation.

How often should I run my ERV?

A common one is to have it run every hour for 20 minutes. If you want to get precise about it, you can have it run just enough each hour to get your air changes to the desired level.

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