How The Whole House Air Exchange System Works

 STEP 1:     Cool moist air is heavy and will gravitate to the lowest point, which is the basement or crawlspace of the house. The basement floor is also cold and will condense when in contact with moisture seeping in from outside. In poorly ventilated areas, the damp air stagnates and creates an environment conducive to mold growth, structural damage and discomfort.

     When a Whole house air exchange system is installed and operating, this stagnant, damp, contaminated air is drawn to the bottom vents of the unit by a powerful, yet quiet, ventilation fan. This is the distinct uniqueness and effectiveness of the Whole house air exchange system, in that it is directing the effort to the source of the problem and where it persists. When the surface moisture is drawn off, the moisture within the walls tends to come to the exterior surface and is also expelled, resulting in a process that is drying out the structure.

STEP 2:   Once the moist air is drawn into the powerful, quiet patented Whole house air exchange system, it is then expelled to outside of the house through a 6" dedicated duct. This flushed-out, contaminated air is then replaced with a flow of relatively drier, warmer and fresher air drawn downward from the upper levels. The warmer air will lower the relative humidity and reduce the condensation on the basement or crawlspace surfaces.

The interior upstairs air is then replaced with cleaner, fresher outdoor air entering the home naturally via windows, doors, and cracks.

STEP 3:     The Whole house air exchange system is automatically controlled by an adjustable humidistat that regulates the flow of air. When the desired level of humidity is achieved, the fan will reduce speed and resume a higher speed if humidity level increases. The direct effect of the air being expelled and the flow of air downward creates an air exchange up to 10 times a day. As the moisture is drawn off the surface, the moisture absorbed in the walls and floor comes to the surface and is then expelled, reducing structural damage. In addition to reducing humidity, this reduces mold growth by not allowing the moist air to stagnate. The ventilation process removes gases and pollutants that have built up in the basement. The unit never shuts off, thus maintaining a constant airflow which prevents dangerous stagnation.

     The Whole house air exchange system technology is designed to expel moist air in its entirety and not to separate the water molecules from the air. This is accomplished by the movement and removal of excess moist air from the least ventilated and coldest area of your home – the basement or crawl space.

Whole house air exchange system vs. Dehumidifier

Consumers have primarily utilized dehumidifiers as a means of lowering indoor moisture levels. The fact remains that dehumidifiers are extremely costly to run, require daily maintenance, do not address the issue of ventilation and air exchange, recycle the same stale air again and again, and scariest of all, they can overheat and cause a fire. In fact according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, at least 1.5 million dehumidifiers were recalled in 2002 for this reason alone.

The Whole house air exchange system beats standard dehumidifiers on every level. The Whole house air exchange system is not only 90% less expensive to run, you get the added benefit of a continuous air exchange for improved air quality, and the reduction of risks associated with moisture and mold.

  Even on high, The Whole house air exchange system uses only 38 watts, saving hundreds of dollars each year. Dehumidifier wattage translates to several hundreds of dollars each year. 

·  The average monthly cost is only $6 per month in electricity versus an average of $40 to $70 for a dehumidifier. Some high capacity dehumidifiers can cost as much as $100 or more a month.

·  One Whole house air exchange system provides moisture control for the entire basement, crawl space and the upper levels as well.

·  Dehumidifiers provide moisture control within a specified area, resulting in a need for additional units to achieve moisture reduction throughout.

·  Dehumidifiers do not provide the circulation needed to dry out the structure.

·  Whole house air exchange system saves $400 a year over just one dehumidifier—with our 10-year warranty that’s a savings of over $4,000.

   The Whole house air exchange system provides homeowners with year round moisture control that is safe, cost effective and maintenance free - with no buckets of water to empty or filters to clean. The Home Air Exchange System monitors the indoor environment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for non-stop, humidity control - even when the homeowner is away for long periods of time. A quiet powerful fan draws in moisture, toxins and pollutants while safely expelling them to the outdoors.

Financially smart, health conscious homeowners who choose The Whole House Air Exchange System will dramatically improve their living conditions while protecting the structural integrity and value of their property.

PA Lisc. number PA001027