and Maintenance

Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)

The Heat Recovery Ventilator Unit (HRV) is located in your basement (hanging from the ceiling) near the furnace (control switch is located in Dining/ Living Room near the thermostat). An HRV is ideal for homes located in colder climates, where there is excess moisture during winter months. This system supplies continuous fresh air from outside and brings it into the house.

The heat recovery core of the unit transfers a portion of heat in the stale air being exhausted to the fresh incoming air from outside before being distributed throughout the house. During the winter months, this device should be turned on to ensure that higher humidity levels indoors are balanced with the dryer levels outside.

Furnace

FURNACE FILTERS:

It is important to change your furnace filter every 2 – 3 months to ensure clean air is circulated within your home, and to ensure the blower motor does not become overworked. When replacing furnace filters, please ensure the arrow is always facing the furnace unit.

FURNACE SHUT OFF SWITCH:

Each furnace will always have an override shut off switch usually located a few feet from the furnace and hanging off of a 2’x4’ piece of wood. This override switch will shut down the furnace system for maintenance. Please check the override switch if you experience loss of power from your thermostat. It is recommended having a licenced Heating and Air technician inspect the operation of your furnace and air conditioning system every few years to ensure your system is running properly.