So very true, most home owners don't even know they have a HRV. or ERV. system, I once did a reno quote where the home owner asked why he had two furnaces? And could I remove the smaller hanging one to get more head room to place the new wash room in that space. I believe this is worth while information. I enjoy it, keep it coming. Keep you and your family safe, Marc.

Most of the videos out there were about cleaning HRV's, so I hope this is helpful - feel free to reach out with any questions!!!

Thank you, this is very helpful!

Wondering why you didn't replace the outside air filter, I've been replacing mine every 6 months. The inside air filter looks warped. It would be useful to see how to clean the e-wheel. Thanks.

Hi Mitch, thanks for the video. I had a Honeywell ERV installed in April of 2020. The Honeywell IAQ thermostat does indicate the ERV filters need to be cleaned. I don't know if the system keeps track of how much I use the ERV or if it simply bases the need-of-cleaning-alert that shows up on the LCD display based on time exclusively or ERV run-time. I did have the company that installed the ERV come out and show my girlfriend's son how to clean the two filters, but now I'm getting an alert to "Clean your Ventilator Core". It's nice to know that I should never immerse my Ventilator Core in water because it is an ERV (Truefresh, Honeywell). I will have to investigate the specifics of my particular unit. By the way, I purchased a CO2 detector when I had the ERV installed and I use the CO2 meter to decide when and how long to run the ERV. I have discovered the more people we have in our home, the higher the CO2 level gets. The ERV also comes in very handy when there are smells we want to get rid of. As a matter of fact, we haven't had to open any windows since the ERV was installed in April of 2020.

Thanks for general info. Just tried opening Samsung AN026JSKLKN and cleaning the filters. What a mess! Instruction manual itself does not provide full info on how to remove filters. Had to search for another user manual. Finally managed to pull and clean one of the filters. In addition to that, core itself needs to be pulled out to reach the other filter. However, instructions state, that it comes off easily. But with full force it won't budge. Afraid to break it. Gonna leave it there for now before I do anything nasty.

Great video! Thank you!!!

Hi Mitch, I've got a question for you. We are tightening up our home and an ERV has been recommended to us. We live in Minnesota (cold dry winters, and humid summers). Don't want to dry the house further in the winter. However, I have heard the ERV cores frequently develop mold inside of them and I am concerned this could get circulated into our air in the home. Have you ever seen mold in yours or heard about this? Mold specialists have concurred this is common from what I've read at building science forums. In addition, can you offer any feedback on how the ERV may affect the relative humidity in our home in winter. Ours is usually around 29-32%. Not sure whether to expect it to go down or up with the ERV and by how much. We also have renovation plans so some steps will be taken to make our home tighter next year...lots of building materials, some new windows, spray foaming rim joists, etc. But it's just part of the home. I really appreciate your info! Thanks -Jenny in MN

I never vacuum my F7 filters. I replace them.

Came across this video while looking for ERV info. Wanted to ask - Where can I buy the Panasonic ERV? Hoping it can be shipped during these Covid times. Thanks!