Centralized versus Decentralized Ventilation

There are a number of new decentralized ventilation products and certainly more centralized HRV systems. What do customers need to consider when choosing between these systems for their new or retrofit projects.

Learning Objectives

• Communicate why ventilation is necessary as homes and buildings become more airtight.
• Summarize the differences between a centralized and decentralized balanced ventilation system.
• Identify the pros and cons of centralized and decentralized ventilation systems.
• Explain ventilation system choices to customers (for builders).