Charlie West Condos in Kitchener, Ontario to include 308 ALDES InspirAir® Compact ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) with EC motors providing high-efficiency ventilation and improve indoor comfort to residents.  With its impressive height reaching 26 storeys, Charlie West will create a sleek silhouette rising above Downtown Kitchener. The 245 chic condominium suites feature modern, high-end finishes and expansive windows that offer unrivaled views of Victoria Park with its majestic trees and lush landscaping.  Living there puts you directly on the new ION Light Rail Transit route. It’s a short walk from Google Canada’s new office and Kitchener’s Innovation District (home to global tech companies, startups and universities). The development is scheduled for completion in 2021.

Aldes InspirAIR® Compact Multi-Family Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) have been thoughtfully engineered for use in apartments, condos, and other multi-family dwellings. The ideal in-suite ventilation solution for high-rise construction, the E80-HRX and E130-HRX deliver exceptional performance in a compact, easy-to-install package. Both models include EC motors, Aldes’ exclusive EvacMAX™ on-demand boost for maximum ventilation, and FLEXControl, electronic calibration that eliminates the need for balancing dampers and improves overall efficiency.

Manufacturer’s representative O’Dell Associates, Inc. facilitated the sale of ALDES products at Charlie West.

Developer Momentum Partnership.

Deliver Healthy Air and Optimize Efficiency with Variable Speed Ventilation!

• 0-10V inputs to continuously adjust the speed of the H/ERV. No more over- or under-ventilating providing the optimal amount of fresh air for any occupancy situation.
• Wire the H/ERV directly to the building electrical main using our terminal block – no more power cords with plugs that need a separate electrical box to be installed.

Aldes is pleased to announce our Light Commercial H/ERVs can now be wired for continuously variable ventilation using one or two 0-10V inputs (one for the supply motor and one for the exhaust motor) which works with both EC and AC motors.  Or, you can still wire the units with the 24V dry contacts as well as Aldes wall controls – both options are supported on the same H/ERV.

In addition, all the H/ERVs now have a terminal block for the power connection, instead of a power cord with plug.  This makes it easier and saves the electrician time wiring the system to the building’s power supply and complies with electrical codes in North America.

The new models have new part numbers, to distinguish them from the previous units.  The new model numbers are the same as the old ones, with the addition of “-N”. For example, the E650L-Fi-EC becomes E650L-Fi-EC-N.

In addition, the -Ri models for recirculation defrost are no longer available. To order H/ERVs with recirculation defrost, simply add the appropriate recirculation kit to the order:

P/N 683900: Recirculation defrost option for 650 models

P/N 683950: Recirculation defrost option for 1100 models

P/N 683960: Recirculation defrost option for 1800 models

The existing models with power cords will continue to be available until
June 30, 2020.
Please do not hesitate to contact Aldes with any questions.

Click here to view the Light Commercial Product Line

Does my Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) have a problem? Do you have condensation in your windows?

No, your HRV is not the problem.
An HRV is an effective, energy-efficient and healthy method of managing moisture in your home in the winter, but your HRV does not remove condensation from your windows, it removes excess moisture in the air.

If condensation forms in your windows, it is because the temperature of the surface of the window is lower than the dew point of the surrounding air. There may be several reasons why the window temperature is below the dew point of the air such as poor window quality or too high a dew point.

The condensation in your windows is the same as the condensation that forms on a cold beverage can on a hot, humid summer day. The surface temperature of the can is lower than the dew point of the air outside.

The dew point of the air depends on the amount of water vapour in the air. The higher the relative humidity, the higher the dew point and the more condensation will occur at high temperatures. For example, air at 21°C and 40% relative humidity has a dew point of 8°C.

All surfaces with a temperature of 8°C or less, such as a window, will become covered by a layer of water droplets.

To eliminate condensation in windows, there are two solutions.

• Lower the dew point of the surrounding air, or
• Increase the temperature of the window surface

To lower the dew point

Your HRV is the perfect appliance for lowering the dew point of the air when it is cold outside.  Your HRV will evacuate moist, stale air from your home and replace it with fresh, dry air from outside, lowering the dew point. Why is the air outside dryer? Because cold air holds less water vapour than warm air. When cold air is heated, first through the HRV and then through the home’s heating system, the relative humidity drops.

There are other technologies that can also lower the dew point of your home, for example, a dehumidifier. However, a dehumidifier does not supply any fresh, filtered air.

Increase the temperature of the window surface

The only other possible solution to eliminate condensation in the windows is to increase the temperature of the inner surface of your windows.

Window panes are exposed to very large temperature differentials in the winter. Some windows are better than others at preventing heat loss through transmission. For example a single pane will have almost the same temperature on the inside surface as the outside surface, whereas triple pane windows with air gaps will provide more insulation and significantly reduce heat loss, meaning the inside surface temperature will be closer to the room temperature.

The most effective method for increasing the temperature of the inner window surface is to promote air flow across it. Window treatments, such as curtains or blinds, create “microclimates” near the window and lower the surface temperature, which helps to form condensation.

To promote air circulation near windows, you can:

• Open the curtains and raise the blinds
• Use a fan to blow air toward the windows
• Place a heat source under the window

If your windows are very old and need to be replaced, energy efficient windows (such as triple-pane) will also help ensure the interior surface temperature of the window is higher.  Regardless of the quality of the window, if a “microclimate” is created on the window surface due to a lack of air movement, there could still be some condensation, depending on the outdoor temperature and the indoor dew point.

At ALDES North America, the health and well-being of our customers, associates, and communities is our top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty many are experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive to your needs as the situation evolves.

Ventilation and Air Renewal solutions play a vital role in helping protect the well-being and health of people in all indoor environments. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recently provided guidance on increasing ventilation to minimize the impact COVID-19 could have in work environments. By following the recommended guidance, it reduces recycled air and increases elimination of possible harmful contaminants.

As most people are spending a lot of time at home these days, with schools and businesses closed, and living through shelter-in-place orders, everyone is more aware of the potential hazards that can come from unhealthy air conditions inside their own homes.

At Aldes, this is the core of our business. Providing ventilation solutions that renew and replace indoor air, control and balance airflow to prevent unwanted air from entering adjacent spaces, and allow compartmentalization of apartments, so tenants have full control over their environments. We recognize that indoor air quality in homes and business has always been important to ensure the safety and health of people.

For over 37 years, Aldes North America has resolved challenging indoor air quality issues by inventing products and adapting solutions to meet these challenges.  We continue our endeavor to provide superior solutions which is driven by the desire to provide healthy indoor environments for people at work and at home.

If you are interested in learning how to improve your building ventilation, contact us at 800.255.7749 (US) or 800.262.0916 (CAN) or at www.aldesna.com, or contact our reps in USA and Canada.

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Dealing with warranty can be lengthy and frustrating. At Aldes, we want to make sure that if a problem arises, it’s taken care of in an efficient manner. This is why we created a registration tool for everyone with an Aldes HRV or ERV at home. Filling up a quick form about your unit today will allow us to handle any warranty claim quickly and efficiently. We can also advise you of any important information that may affect you.

Take a few minutes to complete the registration form here.

Should you run your heat- or energy-recovery ventilator (HRV or ERV) in the summer?  The answer depends on your home’s air conditioning system, your ERV wall control, the outdoor temperature and, most importantly, the outdoor relative humidity.

As a rule of thumb, if you are more comfortable outside than inside your house, you should run your air exchanger in the summer.

First, let’s talk about ERVs.  An ERV works by exchanging your indoor air with fresh outdoor air, while recovering part of the heat and moisture difference in the airstreams.  Simply put, your ERV keeps the heat and humidity where they are. In summer, the heat and humidity are outside and your ERV will keep most of it from getting inside with your ventilation air.

If your indoor air and the outside air have about the same temperature and relative humidity (for example, if you keep the windows open), there is really no need to run the ERV in order to have good indoor air quality.

However, if you have air conditioning and the indoor air is cooler and dryer than the outside air, it is generally a good idea to run your ERV intermittently throughout the day.  Assuming you keep the windows closed while the AC is running, you’ll be needing fresh air to prevent CO2 buildup and to avoid that stale “airplane cabin” smell.  You can run your Aldes ERV intermittently depending on your wall control:

1. Manual dehumidistat: Keep the dehumidistat set to OFF. If you have a timer wall control, you can use it to periodically run the ERV when the house is occupied, especially just before going to sleep.
2. Mode control:  Set to OFF and use the timer as described above.
3. Speed Control: Select the intermittent setting (20 minutes low speed exchange followed by 40 minutes off).
4. Digital multifunction control: Select ECO 2 mode (20 minutes low speed exchange followed by 40 minutes off)
5. Electronic Humidistat with LCD: Select the intermittent mode (20 minutes low speed exchange followed by 40 minutes off).

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Running your ERV to get fresh air instead of opening the windows will have the added benefit that the incoming warm air will be partially pre-cooled and dehumidified thanks to the energy-recovery core.  The air conditioner will not have to work as hard to bring the fresh air to your desired temperature.

What about HRVs? If you have an HRV (heat-recovery ventilator) rather than an ERV, the only difference is that the humidity in the outdoor air will pass through the HRV core without any moisture transfer, and the cooler indoor air may feel damp (because cold air has less ability to contain water vapour than warm air).  You may consider using a dehumidifier in addition to the air conditioner.

How can you tell if you have an Aldes HRV or ERV?  Just have a look at the model number: if it starts with an “E”, you have an ERV; if it starts with an “H”, it’s an HRV.

In order to maximize your house’s indoor air quality and consequently your health, you should take every opportunity when the outdoor conditions are comfortable (for example at night) to run your air exchanger.

The InspirAIR Compact line of HRVs and ERVs for multi-unit residential buildings is now ready for hard-wiring applications.  All units can be ordered with an ETL-approved junction box instead of a power cord and plug.  So now engineers and installers have the option to bring a conduit directly to the unit, instead of having to install additional receptacles and face-plates to accommodate the plugs.

The new models are:

• H80-HF-N: HRV with exhaust defrost
• H80-HR-N: HRV with recirculation defrost
• E80-HF-N: ERV with exhaust defrost
• E80-HRG-N: ERV with free cooling
• E80-HRX-N: ERV with EC motors and free cooling
• E130-HR-N: Larger capacity ERV with recirculation defrost (and mirror version E130-HR-N-M)

New spec sheets and installation manual are all available online now. Contact your account manager or information@aldes.com for more information.

Aldes North America is thrilled to announce that our updated Aldes Selector HRV/ERV selection software (v.1.13.0.0.exe) is now available!

Selector  puts you in control

Selector  saves you time and money

Selector  makes it easy to select Aldes units and build equipment schedules

No more tediously comparing specification sheets or relying on factory support staff to help you choose the right model. You and your customers can now build unit selections based on your exact design conditions and specifications:  recovery type, airflow requirements, application, casing and configuration, defrost modes, motors and blowers, controls, custom options, and even heating/cooling coils. Selector generates the most suitable HRV/ERV for your project.

Selector is designed to streamline your workflow. All your selections are stored in the software for quick reference. You can easily copy selections for similar projects. Selector can also generate project schedules to show critical performance data for each unit. Selector allows you to send projects to colleagues and import shared projects directly into your software. All project information is neatly compiled for printing.

How do you get Selector?

Step 1:  Please contact Aldes to pre-register for Selector if you do not have an account with us yet. You will not be able to activate the software without a validated e-mail address.

Step 2: If you already have an account with us, download the software by clicking here. Please note that it is an executable file (.exe) and is only accessible to PC users at this time. Contact Aldes if you experience trouble downloading.

Step 3:  Open the software and fill in your contact information. Enter your e-mail (it must be the same address you used to pre-register) and click the button marked “get registration key by e-mail”. Do not close the software.

Step 4:  Check your e-mail to find the key. Return to the software and enter the registration key. Click “Key Validation” to activate your copy of the software.

Step 5:  Review the User’s Manual that is available under “Tools” on the Resources page.

The residential ventilation strategy of using an HRV and ZRTs to ventilate bathrooms, instead of using individual bathroom fans, is more cost effective for the builder and for the home owner. Not only is the initial cost of the equipment and installation less expensive: the operating costs are lower as well.
Rather than installing energy-wasting bathroom fans that require individual ducting, it is more advantageous to install zoned exhaust terminals that direct the ventilation capacity of the HRV to the right place at the right time, while recovering most of the heat in the exhaust air.
And there are many other advantages to our approach:

• Tighter building envelope and more attractive home exterior (fewer penetrations)
• More balanced ventilation, avoiding negative pressure
• Quieter operation
• Avoids user error of leaving the fans on for extended periods

Please check out our new video and go to the Aldes Professional’s Zone (or contact your sales representative) for a copy of our White Paper that shows in detail how Aldes HRVs with ZRTs are winning combination.

Across Canada, heating season is fast approaching. While it is still warm out, it’s an ideal time to open up your HRV and do the annual maintenance: clean the heat-recovery core, wash or replace the filters, and ensure that the drains are clear of any blockages. Our new and improved residential installation and maintenance guide offers many helpful tips for maintaining your HRV and keep healthy air flowing through your home during the winter months.

If you or your clients have an older HRV that is inefficient or is no longer functioning, Aldes HRVs are an easy choice for a replacement. Our compact top port units can hang in the same place as the old unit and connect up easily with flex duct to the existing ductwork. In many cases you can even connect the existing wall controls to the Aldes HRV without re-wiring. Contact us and we can help you assess whether your existing HRV can be replaced with a new Aldes ENERGY STAR® model.