New Clip System for Easier Zehnder HRV/ERV Installation
Zehnder America is proud to introduce a new bayonet clip system for the ComfoAir-series heat and energy recovery ventilators. This Twist and Click system was introduced to streamline the installation...
View ArticleZehnder: Is My Home Too Tight?
The best way to ensure that a home is comfortable and healthy is to air-seal and insulate the home to a high standard and install a properly designed, continuous, high efficiency, whole-house...
View ArticleAnother Reason to Get an Energy Audit this Summer: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Does your air conditioner kick into high gear in the summer? Is all that cool air staying inside or is it leaking out and pulling hot outdoor air in? A summer home energy audit is an excellent way to...
View ArticleCreate a Sanctuary Room for Clean Home Air
Although air pollution is largely invisible to the naked eye, it is a top environmental threat. In many households, contaminated air is causing acute health conditions, including fatigue, sinus issues,...
View ArticleHome Run vs Trunk & Branch Duct Layouts: Which is Better?
Ductwork is a key component to a home ventilation system. While it is out of sight and out of mind once the building is finished, homeowner comfort and indoor air quality is dependent on it being...
View ArticleMold, Indoor Air Quality, and Your Health
If your home isn’t ventilated well, it can set up a veritable breeding ground for mold, leading to poor indoor air quality that can affect the health of your household.
View ArticleIs Classroom Air Quality Hindering Learning?
Many schools are looking to close the achievement gap and foster learning among all students. Although processed foods, socio-economic conditions, ADHD, and learning disabilities are common culprits,...
View ArticleThe U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2017
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a collegiate competition of 10 contests that challenge student teams to design and build full-size, solar-powered houses. The winner of the competition...
View ArticleMulti-family Buildings and Ventilation
In most urban areas, developers, builders, architects, and investors are scrambling to keep up with the demand for multi-family dwellings. Many renters want to be closer to their jobs, shopping, and...
View ArticleHow Long Does it Take to Install a Zehnder Ventilation System? 7 Points to...
As the demand for high indoor air quality increases, builders and architects are interested in installing state-of-the-art ventilation systems in high-performance projects. This is an excellent...
View ArticleRussian Masonry Stove Heats High-Performance Home
During the cold winter months, it is such a treat to sit in front of a warm fire. Fireplaces and wood stoves create a cozy, inviting setting. Unfortunately, many wood-burning appliances do not use wood...
View Article2018 AHR EXPO in Chicago
What an amazing AHR show this year in Chicago. Zehnder America had a lot of activity in our booth and around the show. Looking forward to next year!
View ArticleRector Home Project in New England
When a “bomb cyclone” blasted much of New England and caused widespread power outages, Eric and Alison Rector knew that their home was safe from the risk of freezing pipes. While neighboring farmhouses...
View ArticleHow the Mastrangelo's Used Zehnder Systems to Improve IAQ
When the Mastrangelo family had renovated and expanded their Massachusetts cape home several years ago, they added spray foam insulation to the entire second floor and roof. They wanted to make their...
View Article3 Nasty Air Contaminants and HOW to Improve Your Home's Indoor Air Quality
Is your home’s air making you sick? Is contaminated home air triggering coughs, wheezing, asthmas, and sinus problems in your family? Many families suffering from asthma, allergy symptoms, chemical...
View ArticleLyme Disease Prevention
Each year, 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease in the United States and thousands more may go undiagnosed. Lyme disease infection is most common in the spring, summer, and fall, so now is a...
View ArticleResults Are In: Testing Confirms Zehnder ERV Boosts Indoor Air Quality in...
This is the second post in a two-part series about the Mastrangelo residence and the family’s efforts to address chronic health problems by resolving indoor air quality issues.
View ArticleHow Bedroom CO2 Levels Impact Restful Sleep
When we think of carbon dioxide levels, most of us think of burning fossil fuels or climate change, yet, elevated indoor levels carbon dioxide are also concerning due to the effects on the human brain...
View Article4 Strategies for Avoiding Home Asthma Triggers
Spring is a difficult time for many asthma sufferers. Environmental factors such as mold and pollen can trigger asthma symptoms. As humidity and pollution levels rise throughout the spring into the...
View ArticleZehnder's ComfoValve Luna S125
The Zehnder ComfoValve Luna S125 supply air valve is suitable for installation on walls and ceilings. It has been developed for use in the supply air area of the air distribution system and can be...
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