HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator) Maintenance in Ottawa

• Airflow-first mindset: if supply/exhaust airflow isn’t right, the HRV can’t help — we focus on the basics that drive performance.

• Core and filter attention: we inspect the parts that actually impact air exchange and long-term efficiency.

• Drainage verified: to prevent leaks, icing issues, and nuisance shutdowns.

• Practical control sanity-check: we confirm the unit is operating as intended, not just “running.”

• Clear summary, no upsells: straightforward findings and priorities, without turning maintenance into a sales call.

HRVs can be misleading — they often “sound like they’re working” even when airflow is reduced or the system isn’t exchanging air effectively. Maintenance is where we bring it back to fundamentals: clean airflow, stable operation, and sensible settings for Ottawa winters. If everything checks out, you’ll know it. If something is limiting performance, we’ll explain what it is, why it matters, and what to do next.