2024 AHR Home Ventilation Showdown: New ERV/HRVs, Filter Science, Pretty HVAC Grilles, & Make Up Air

FOR MORE SCIENTIFIC INFO ON THE WORSTS:
Beware of Air Purifiers, Miracle Products, & Quick Fixes- Ep 305 of HOME DIAGNOSIS
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Very excited at all the innovations displayed at AHR EXPO 2024 in Chicago. See devices and systems demonstrated here that cover all 5 of the Factors of home ventilation: circulation, capture/filtration, humidity control, dilution air, and pressure relief. Chapter navigation below.

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1:07 UV lights, ionizers, and other home electronic air cleaners are snake oil until proven otherwise
1:19 HEPA filters, electrostatic charge, and different media types- Rensa
3:11 Even office supply manufacturer Fellowes knows air cleaners don't need to be more than a filter
4:05 Beautiful grilles and registers everywhere (here from Effectiv)
4:40 Combo recessed light and HVAC grille- Comfy-Light
5:16 Supply ventilation controls from Panasonic
6:07 Prof. Sean Chang is getting the hospitality industry smarter about IAQ
7:36 Exhaust robot arms- Movex
7:56 Biggest residential ERV available (~400 cfm) from Renewaire
8:54 Flow-limited ERV system from Aldes
11:10 How does a Constant Airflow Regulator work? with Frank from Effectiv
13:15 Corey Mullins, FL HVAC rockstar, on why nobody is dehumidifying in FLORIDA?!?
15:02 You can't dehumidify 600 cfm of makeup air, sorry
15:23 Current sensing switch types from Functional Devices
16:29 Modulating steam humidifier from Carel
17:41 Turkish customizable ERV that kicks ass so hard- BSK
19:32 Molded intake screens from BWC
20:26 Zehnder America's unique ERV flow regulation and exhaust filtration
22:38 Fire-safe stair pressurization system from US Draft Co.
22:35 ASHRAE bookstore is not rich in residential information, but we hope it will be someday