The problem:
Today’s modern houses are constructed to be tightly insulated and energy efficient. While this is good news to your utility bills, it also means that very little fresh air can get in, and the stale air in your home can’t get out. If your home is less than 15 years old, lingering food smells may be the least of your concerns. Besides every day odors, VOCs (volatile organic compounds given off by carpet, plywood, etc.), household chemicals, smoke, radon have no way to escape. As a matter of fact, the EPA estimates that the resulting indoor air can be 10 times worse than the smoggiest city.
The solution:
A properly sized Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) fully replenishes the air in your home every three hours. It also recovers up to 90% of the energy spent to heat or cool your house by taking it from the outgoing air and transferring it to the incoming air. When powered by a Genteq blower motor, an ERV can reduce your energy bills by up to $75 annually (@ $.08/kWh) compared to a conventional motor.