A House Needs to Breathe...Or Does It?

[@bradleysargent9803]

Make-up air is the number one thing I want to know about for tight envelopes. Specifically for the appliances that operate on demand (clothes dryer and kitchen hoods).

[@GreenHomeInstitute]

For clothes dryer use ondensing or heatpump, for range, open the window!

[@cellocovers3982]

Thanks for uploading this. Saved me having to record it live! An exhaust fan in the garage sounds like a terrible idea if there is a natural drafted gas appliance like a water heater in the garage since it could cause backdrafting.

[@GreenHomeInstitute]

Thank you. All our sessions are recorded and posted. Please do not attempt to record our live session. We do not advise putting any HVAC in the garage to maximize performance; we also advise using heat pump water heaters to avoid emissions and save energy. The exhaust fan in the garage will help ensure emissions from those still using gas vehicles do not enter the house. Thank you for tuning in, and you interest in building, BETTER.

[@jko0526]

I have an HRV installed in my home here in Wisconsin along with a whole house humidifier. My home has perfect humidity during the modern day Wisconsin winters. I have been debating whether to remove the HRV and install an ERV. Would you recommend an ERV for a moderately tight home here in Wisconsin?

[@redsresearch]

y not

[@mattkillen4156]

Where is the quiz link for BPI CEU's?

[@GreenHomeInstitute]

Here you go, Matt! greenhomeinstitute.thinkific.com/courses/a-house-needs-to-breathe

[@lunanova56]

No thanks

[@GreenHomeInstitute]

Hi, Luna - Please elaborate on what you concern is. Thank you.