ERV or HRV in western NY?
![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/74dd5e4e26f39f37c9a385a8abcaba30?s=52&d=https%3A%2F%2Fdwbcgjjbfqbp3.cloudfront.net%2Fapp%2Favatars%2F200x200%2Ff.png&r=g)
Is there agreement yet, whether an ERV or HRV is best for cold winter/hot-humid summer? I am looking for a small one for tight well insulated 1100 sq ft with 80CFM bath exhaust fan,
120 – 300 CFM hood exhaust and a passive make up air vent in each room.
Here ERV is recommended:
http://www.dpoint.ca/blog/item/181-erv-or-hrv-in-cold-climate-zones-time-to-end-the-debate
Thanks
Fitchplate
GBA Detail Library
A collection of one thousand construction details organized by climate and house part
![](http://m.etiketa4.com/app/themes/greenbuildingadvisor/dist/img/modules/detail-library/thumb1.png)
![](http://m.etiketa4.com/app/themes/greenbuildingadvisor/dist/img/modules/detail-library/thumb2.png)
Replies
Nashwaak,
I suggest that you read the following article:HRV or ERV?
If you still have further questions after reading the article, feel free to post your questions here.