Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs)

Unique has more proven ways to improve indoor air quality than any heating
and air conditioning contractor in the Chicago area.

Often, our recommendations include energy recovery ventilators, which
efficiently transfer heat and humidity without rotating wheels.

We are proud to be the region’s supplier of RenewAire energy recovery ventilators
for residential and commercial use. Here are some of the things they can do for
your home or business:

1. Improve Indoor Air Quality

By providing simultaneous exhaust and fresh air supply, RenewAire energy
recovery ventilators reduce the concentration of harmful pollutants in indoor
air — an absolute must in schools, offices and smoking environments.

2. Meet Ventilation Codes for Air Exchange

It provides ample ventilation to meet ASHRAE 62 and the International
Mechanical Code that now requires two to three times more air
exchange than previously.

3. Control Excess Moisture

Unlike conventional ventilation or basic heat exchangers, RenewAire
energy recovery ventilators moderate the temperature and the humidity
of incoming outdoor air, limiting humidity swings and associated problems
with mold and mildew.

4. Optimum Cold-weather Performance

RenewAire energy recovery ventilators recapture heat otherwise lost in
exhaust air while preventing humidity extremes. This greatly reduces the
demand on heating equipment, lowering both initial costs and energy bills.
ERV’s also protect heating coils from freeze damage.

5. Optimum Warm-weather Performance

Pre-cools and dehumidifies the fresh air stream by transferring heat and
humidity to the exhaust air stream. This greatly reduces air conditioning
demand, lowering both initial costs and energy bills. On retrofits, the
ventilation rate through existing A/C equipment can be doubled.

6. Energy Saved = Dollars Saved

The all-weather performance of RenewAire energy recovery ventilators
can cut energy bills for heating, cooling and dehumidifying of ventilation
air by 50% or more.

The Static-Plate Core is the Key!

This is the technology preferred by leading HVAC professionals worldwide.
Here’s why:

• Positive Air Stream Separation

In the core of RenewAire energy recovery ventilators fresh air never
comes in contact with exhaust air passages. Hydroscopic resin plates
separate the two air streams so effectively that ARI certifies zero exhaust
air transfer at normal, balanced operating conditions. As a result,
RenewAire is perfect for controlled exhaust applications such as toilet
areas, as well as for food service and health care.

• No Condensate or Active Defrost

Direct water vapor transfer, driven by vapor pressure, eliminates
condensation and frosting in virtually all applications and climate
zones. No condensation allows for closer plate spacing, resulting in
higher efficiencies and easier installations. It also means that there is
no need for the dampers or electrical defrost elements that reduce
ventilation and rob energy efficiency in competing technologies.

• RenewAire Energy Recovery Ventilators are Easy to Maintain

The scheduled maintenance is simple. No expensive service contracts are
necessary, because there is no wheel disassembly and washing, no seal
or belt adjustments and no complex controls to calibrate. The result is the
lowest maintenance cost of any ERV.

• The Unbeatable RenewAire Warranty

RenewAire energy recovery ventilators are protected by a 10-year core
warranty (2 years on the balance of the unit). This commitment is twice as
long as the coverage on the best wheel products and speaks volumes
about the product’s reliability, durability and high performance.

For information on how energy recovery ventilators can improve indoor
air quality at your home or business, contact Unique now.

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Unique provides Energy Recovery Ventilators and
much more to homeowners in these Illinois / IL communities:

Addison, Aurora, Bartlett, Batavia, Bensenville, Berkeley, Beverly, Berwyn, Bloomingdale
Bolingbrook, Blue Island, Brookfield, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Chicago, Chicagoland, Cicero
Clarendon Hills, Cook County, Darien, Downers Grove, Dupage County, Edgebrook, Elgin
Elmhurst, Elmwood Park, Flossmor, Forest Park, Gailwood, Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale
Homer Glen, Hyde Park, Indian Head Park, Jackson Park, La Grange, Lakeshore, Lakeview
Lemont, Lincoln Park, Logan Square, Lombard, Mt. Greenwood, Naperville, North Aurora
North Riverside, Oak Brook, Oak Lawn, Oak Brook Terrace, Oak Park, Old Irving, Old Town
Orland Park, Oswego, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Plainfield, River Forest , Riverside
Rogers Park, Roscoe Village, Roselle, Sauganash, St. Charles, Villa Park, Wayne, West Chicago
Westchester, Western Springs, Westmont, Wheaton, Wicker Park, Willow Springs, Winfield
Wood Dale, Woodridge