Fresh air: A quality ERV that most can afford?

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Title	:	Fresh air: A quality ERV that most can afford?
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Why are they putting these units in the attic with uninstalled roofs? Or, at least, why are they putting these in before spray foaming the underside of the roof? Seems like it would be a massive pain to work around all that duct work I know the ducts are insulated and that helps, but nothing close to keeping them in conditioned space
Comment from : @JP-yi5mo

“Oh wow it’s got a merv 13 filter” like it comes with it and it’s not $100 sold separately item
Comment from : @CMCraftsman

Half a million in hvac setup
Comment from : @jonathanspencer8305

Ignacio has great hair! Whoo!
Comment from : @olisofi2

5-6K install? Don't think so Maybe 16K-ish?brUses a few watts of power? Don't think so Maybe 50-150-ish?
Comment from : @dantheman3806

His personal family lol
Comment from : @joshpierce3003

@matt Have you moved away from spray foaming your attic?
Comment from : @michaelchung536

If the bath exhaust is going to this, does the fan in the bath fixture itself need to be bypassed?
Comment from : @Anonsbdofjrnwodb

I’ve been looking into this ERV but all the reviews I’ve seen are it not reaching the claimed CFM, do you have any alternatives for variable CFM unit, that would be compatible to run the bath exhaust fan in the return side?
Comment from : @Anonsbdofjrnwodb

Nacho?
Comment from : @NL-uj2pw

I wish there was an ERV that could take CO2 levels from an AraNET
Comment from : @Evan_Adams

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Comment from : @MariaThompson-d7y

Another great video! I am building a ranch home with full basementbrshould one of the return lines be in the basement? And maybe one on main level in bathroom?
Comment from : @danagoglia1406

I havent looked at the code but i dont consoder stuff that operates this way to be ai or even ai enabled brbrSounds like a setable pid sensor feedback loop with some timer override functions Sounds totaly reaponsive and not at all predictive brbrUnless its lolking at the day of week and clock and ramping up on days i have requested boost in the past Or predicotong by occupancy etc seems like a buzzword for a good design proper set up automatic and compensating system To many pekple tracking ai on it makes them weary
Comment from : @bobbysenterprises3220

I have purchased one of those in a 130cfm variant Can it be installed in an unconditioned Texas vented attic? Of course with insulated ducting
Comment from : @jakub249

I need to find a licensed and insured installer for a house in North Troy, Vermont Does anybody have an recommendations for an installer? Thank you
Comment from : @ddjgirl3619

so for boost mode, when you turn on the bathroom vent you also have to push a second switch to activate boost mode? is there a way to turn the bath vent (or kitchen fan) and boost mode is automatically turned on?
Comment from : @josephnovak7478

Hello, I Have Broan B150E75NT AI Series I'm using the Independent T1 Install Setup When Exhausting/Supplying from/to more than One Area/Room/Locations, How do you maintain Suction/Supply Air? I Have noticed a Significant drop in Air Suction from Exhaust and Decrease in Supply Air when I "Tee" in to more than One Area The 6in Ducts drastically drops the air movement after I "Tee" Off into Any Location How do You Overcome this?
Comment from : @nedunonnyp704

hi i have an open cell foam insulation house and it has a stale air odor in the upstairs bonus room we live in the houston area do you have any suggestions about an erv installation company?
Comment from : @capt_bry

Hah - 5,000 for a separate ducted system ? Installed ? That’s ten grand JUST for the hard pipe system
Comment from : @johnwhite2576

Yes, less than a minute in and I had to redefine "affordable"
Comment from : @johnborton4522

We are building house so tight now we have to bring in fresh air In 20 years when all these systems fail or home owners don't want to repair them houses are going to grow mold and the problem will be 10 fold I agree with r21 and r49 but I just don't see Remotes battery's Home owners are not savy enough to fix anything
Comment from : @josephrapoza6453

Thank you guys! Beautiful work!!! Which exhaust fans must be kept? brCloth dryer? brKitchen?
Comment from : @uticatechclub923

Thanks for this option to keep a house comfortable Are there regular costs like replacing filters or maintenance and if often?
Comment from : @RedHeadKev87

I ended up purchasing the Broan AI HRV It's ordered and shipping now Thank you for the informative post
Comment from : @jasonschlegel4027

For a personal home of a builder, I’m surprised that walls aren’t thicker
Comment from : @peterxyz3541

These ervs just seems like the next scam to bilk dollars out of people A properly designed fresh air intake will do the same thing at a fraction of the price
Comment from : @beardedbarnstormer9577

LOL it might cost 3000 installed or it might be double
Comment from : @greencutsguelphlandscaping7980

Artificial Intelligence? Really? Lmao 😂 as a software engineer i know thats just a marketing strategy
Comment from : @arielmatinez

Can we install an ERV in an uninsolated house attic? If, not whjat wouls be our options?
Comment from : @christianouimet

Goodman just came out with a Side Discharge 15-5T inverter heat pump Can't wait to see what the price is With a right sized inverter / variable speed heat pump, I just don't understand the need for a dedicated, supplemental dehumidifier unless you live in FLA USA
Comment from : @jayworley1583

Fantec ATMOS 150e @ $900 seems like a better deal
Comment from : @jayworley1583

Hey I just remembered I sent a contact form to new results No results from that contact form yet Hmmmm
Comment from : @cindystokes8347

What should be done when outdoor air quality is unhealthy, for example, with wild fire smoke every summer that seems to bet worse?
Comment from : @dedblow

Hey Thanks for the video and for all of the great content that you share My biggest question on erv's is that from my experience erv's come with pretty low rated merv filters and don't have the option to upgrade to a hepa and carbon filter My erv in particular is a Honeywell and I whenever there's smoky air outside we smell it throughout our house because of the erv When I spoke to Honeywell customer service they said that there's no option to get better filters that fit this erv and even if we were to create our own in line filter box they were concerned that it would choke the erv Any suggestions? Thanks
Comment from : @yosefkarash8173

Didn't see dust screens to protect the core?
Comment from : @DaleKlein

Hey Matt, or anyone for that matter Can someone tell me if you can use an erv in conjunction with a mini split system? Yes, I know it's a ductless system
Comment from : @allthingsgrowing

So how does it work with a clothes dryer or vent hood? Will this allow more air to be drawn in than it is pulling out?
Comment from : @coolguy0211

If an ERV stopped working and there wasn't a fancy app or alarm that came with it, how would you know and would it be dangerous in a tight home?
Comment from : @bobduncan6417

I thought you used Panasonic ERVs Am I wrong??
Comment from : @RogerWilsonTodd

"Take a Zoom call in my truck for 30 minutes with the engine running" Come on don't sit in your car idling for half an hour
Comment from : @DStek42

Have 2 zones with Broan units, had to replace both coils after 5 years and out of warranty
Comment from : @donpritt5160

ERV is the obvious thing for well insulated house But this video is a one long advertisement
Comment from : @Bart-dg6qv

How do you like the broan compared to the panasonic as a budget friendly erv?
Comment from : @Simon-vs6su

By sponsored, he means Broan gave it to him
Comment from : @trp2413

What about CO2?
Comment from : @goldistocks609

A personal family I like how you americans do the work-family separation so effectively
Comment from : @jeesjees2

I have installed a handful of these Broan AI series, very nice units, very simple start up and balancing Realistic price for this application with proper installation; rigid pipe dedicated ducting, advanced controller and deluxe humidity sensing 'boost' switches in bathrooms $10 -12k I could see $5-6k with a chinsy flex duct installation with no auxiliary controls maybe I am disappointed that there i no way to independently set CFM for the supply and exhaust fans to positively pressurize the house
Comment from : @coolbydesign

Matt, I rebuilt a 3300SF home, performed all the electrical, all the plumbing above and below the slab, spray foam insulation, all new windows and doors, drywall and flooring using your principles I truly enjoy nerding out while watching the Build Show By that, I learned the electrical code to bring a new buried line into house with 2-200 exterior disconnects and 2-200 amp panels inside that allows for future generator to cover most of the house from one panel, and studying the plumbing code to understand DFU requirements, used PEX and copper I did all the work with my wife and it looks great and passed all the inspections Thank you for your channel
Comment from : @michaelphillipsvabphill5822

How do these work if you have a horribly polluting neighbor who is always burning a very smelly fire Stepping outside is like stepping into a burned building, and I would not want that coming into my house I know ERV's have some filtering, but I doubt it would turn the air which is like a coal fired power plant, into a spring meadow
Comment from : @StereoMike06

Can you please make a video about maintenance of the long tubes? What about when they fill up with dust, how do you clean them out? Thanks!
Comment from : @auwtomoton

what about any fumes or any gasses brfrom outside , how to filter that?
Comment from : @arturreef8117

So basically for new builds only, or a gut?
Comment from : @virgil3241

Unfortunately, it is not possible to purchase Broan ERVs in Canada :-(
Comment from : @tonyblaze4887

Is there an ERV to use in a tiny home that has just a mini split as HVAC?
Comment from : @rhettwoodc

Matt, you need to learn about hy dry No need for add on equipment Improves dehumidification without auxiliary equipment
Comment from : @98grand5point9

Bro, leave your truck running for 30 mins just so you can have fresh air?! Smh
Comment from : @brenpark

I like the change of pace with systems that aren't cost prohibitive Keep it up!
Comment from : @aaronpops4108

It would be nice if you compared all the ERV's and show the square footage or volume they can cover What kind of quality air they are bringing in Also the price for each unit
Comment from : @rodrigoserrano3984

What's an alternative that's available in Canada?
Comment from : @multipotentialite

Matt, I so appreciate your drive for superior products and thank you for opening my perspective to better building practices I will say that in seeking a better build for my current home I chose Lowe's Premiere Contractor at a cost of $175k What a fiasco and lesson learned! My wife and I chose this as we entered our retirement age to prepare for what lie ahead in our golden years and was raped by Lowe's By God's grace we haven't filed lawsuits, have corrected many horrible mistakes such as 4' holes in our ceiling to seal airflow, obliterated HVAC duct systems and a endless list However yes they made the blue room- blue, their standards I am now concerned that our attic is grossly overtaxed and we are still using 60s insulation Can ANYONE direct me to a reputable source to tackle a conditioned attic, which will probably include replacing 60s rafters for better HVAC equipment enclosure Currently spending $300-400 per month on utilities for a 2800 sq ft home We had hoped by using a nationally known entity this would have been addressed in our retirement years Please, I need wise guidance Thanks again and have a Happy New Year for all of you guys out there building better homes for people
Comment from : @dannylayton1106

The register boxes shown in the video are not for the standard round grilles commonly used for ventilation systems Would love to know what is being used if anyone knows?
Comment from : @davidpowers8232

Do you still have fart fans in the bathroom or does this unit (or others like this) take their place?
Comment from : @greg3391

As a builder with fresh air being brought into the home untreated, the main complaint is the air is running all the time and it’s cold in the winter and hot in the summer Logical to me But when I approached the HVAC company they recommended an ERV but my building science guy said go with a whole house dehumidifier What’s the pros and cons with these two?
Comment from : @thecrippledstud

Thank you for not flexing this And actually doing quality work
Comment from : @cleko89

Matt, do you have a suggestion for an HVAC System planner in the San Antonio area? House was completed in 1997 and had never really cooled or heated evenly I have a large non-conditioned typical Texas attic Basically means it is totally inefficient I would like to make changes and need a good planner not an appliance salesman :)brThanks for your feedback
Comment from : @larryallen8523

I have a Broan unit in Ithaca NY and it’s horrible at ventilating bathroom Boost is hardly noticeable in its effect It only blows in fresh air - not evacuating moisture Also, these “smart” WiFi unit controllers DID NOT WORK and needed to be swapped out for “dumb” hardwired controllers Broan’s software was faulty
Comment from : @yonseienglish

Has anyone thought about using ERV with a ground to air heat exchanger to keep a Southern house cool? Any thoughts
Comment from : @jamesmarotta5650

I’d like you to cover maintenance on the ERV especially the core Actually show it being done
Comment from : @woodrowwilliams1812

can you install this in a tiny home i want this unit in my home i dont care about the price?
Comment from : @antonyllamocca1635

Great to see some smaller and more budget friendly models brOne of my concerns is always running costs According to the label shown in the video, this unit run at 120Volt, and 56amps So about 672 watt If we assume it uses only 50 on average over 24hours, that’s 336watt or 8kwh per day Numbers like these are important if we consider a solar/battery system as a backup or even go completely off grid All electric systems should put such numbers at the cover page of their brochures Energy costs vary, but a systems design specs remain constant
Comment from : @4philipp

Glad you noted up front its sponsored If Luke really was your friend and truly cared about the quality of air his family breathed day in and day you would have pointed him to Cerv2 by Build Equinox Just sayin truth!
Comment from : @Anavllama

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Comment from : @jeffpetric

Question: If you're pulling fresh air in from outside, what if the "fresh" air is not so fresh? People burning wood for heat, skunks walking by or hit by a car, etc? Does this unit, or any unit, have some method of removing these contaminants?
Comment from : @jeffpetric

Wait, was it just noted taking stale air from the bathrooms and moving them to the bedrooms? Eh, is this what I really want? I imagine moisture changes, but smells? Smoke from 🔥 in the kitchen? Chemicals in mudrooms?
Comment from : @Care2WorldBuild

Thanks, Matt I'd be curious how loud the airflow is in & out of the vents Also, what's the difference between the ERV and the "recirculate" mode on my Lennox system? I hate loud HVAC! Merry Christmas to ALL!!!
Comment from : @outbackwack368

I am curious as to how IRC 150544 is going to be met for a single bathroom without dampers as the flow will be divided across all the exhausts
Comment from : @D2O2

Too bad for the duckboardair flows through hard pipe much better
Comment from : @joseepena8553

Always have to temper my expectations when Matt says "affordable"
Comment from : @Jor0716

"ai" 🤣 just the next new buzz word
Comment from : @theferallife8812

Very nice and clean install! Great job!
Comment from : @househacker3639

what's your take on adding humidity ? In Canada (Quebec), I had to stop my HRV system, and even there, the house is between 32 to 38 humidity ! I need more !
Comment from : @piratemakers

bloody noses because the air is so dry is no fun ERV for when the air is so cold it cannot snow
Comment from : @monokheros5373

I just got a quote from Zendler for $12,424 because of your recommendation, I guess I will now look at this one,
Comment from : @jagslion3

The cold north need the ERV to keep the humidity IN the house in the winter HRV will dry it out, maybe dangerously so
Comment from : @paulrey27

I don't like how you made it sound like tight homes aren't comfortable You literally said they get uncomfortable quickly without constant fresh air I don't think you really believe that brI also dislike how you talked about just idling your truck for 30 min calls Woof if that isn't horrifically bad for the environment Your quality is top notch so maybe exclude those little comments
Comment from : @paulrey27