Heat Recovery Ventilation

Heat Recovery Ventilation or Heat Exchange technology is an eco-friendly method of re-using heat. The technology, originally from Scandinavia, provides fresh air and improved climate control and also has great energy saving benefits by reducing the heating (or cooling) requirements in the building.

Kitchen Air provide a wide range of Heat Recovery Ventilation units that can be sited either in the kitchen ventilation system or the roof space. The unit can be installed within the Service Distribution Unit, in a cupboard or wall mounted.

Ductwork connects the stale air exhaust grille to the Heat Recovery Unit and extracts via ducting to all the wet areas of the property. 65-70% of the heat normally lost via trickle vents is recovered as the stale air passes through the cross-flow heat exchanger.

Fresh air is brought into the property via a separate external grille, this passes though the heat exchanger and picks up the heat recovered from the stale air.