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Home Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR)

Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR)

Heat Recovery Ventilation systems are considered the most energy efficient method of ventilating an airtight dwelling and are designed to recover up to 95% of heat from the extracted air.

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Constant Clean, Fresh, Filtered Air

Fresh air is brought in from outside and filtered before being dispersed throughout the building.

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Energy Efficient

Up to 95% of heat is recovered from the extracted air to warm the incoming air, which reduces fuel costs.

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Reduced Asthma & Allergy Symptoms

Improved indoor air quality throughout buildings provides relief for asthma and allergy sufferers.

Why a Heat Recovery Ventilation system will benefit your health & home

Watch this video to hear just some of the benefits your home could benefit from with a Heat Recovery Ventilation (MVHR) system from BEAM. Enjoy a draught-free living environment whilst benefitting from clean, fresh, indoor air.

About Heat Recovery Ventilation

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What is a Heat Recovery Ventilation System?

A BEAM Heat Recovery Ventilation System consists of three main elements:

  • A low energy ventilation unit located in the roofspace/utility/plant room
  • A network of high quality insulated rigid ductwork
  • Discreet supply & extraction ceiling valves in each habitable room

How does Heat Recovery Ventilation work?

Our best in class Heat Recovery Ventilation system extracts moist stale air from buildings and continuously draws fresh air in. This incoming air passes through filters within the ventilation unit to remove pollutants and insects. Once passed through the heat exchanger within the ventilation power unit, warm, clean, fresh filtered air is then distributed around the property through a series of ducts which run to each habitable room.

Benefits of Heat Recovery Ventilation

Enjoy benefits to your health and your property with a BEAM Heat Recovery Ventilation System.

  • Improves indoor air quality

Fresh filtered air is continuously drawn into the building via the low energy unit. The ventilation unit filters the incoming air to remove pollutants and insects which can get inside via any natural leakages such as letter boxes, trickle vents, extractor fans etc.

  • Helps cut down fuel bills

Unlike other ventilation options, the MVHR system offers both ventilation and heat recovery. Moist stale air is extracted from the building and clean fresh air is drawn in - the heat from the extracted air is transferred to the fresh incoming air via a heat exchanger within the ventilation unit. As a result, the air coming into the home has already been partially warmed and can off-set heating costs and fuel bills.

  • Health benefits

A BEAM Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery system improves indoor air quality and can help reduce symptoms for asthma and allergy sufferers. The ventilation unit filters the incoming air to remove pollutants and insects and provides constant cleaned, warmed, fresh filtered air.

  • Best for airtight buildings

Traditional ventilation methods such as window trickle vents and bathroom extractor fans are often counterproductive to the quest for an airtight building. An MVHR system is usually the preferred method in airtight buildings as it extracts moist stale air and supplies fresh warmed filtered air into the property while recovering up to 95% of the heat of the extracted air.

MVHR installation

Installation of BEAM Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems available throughout the UK & Ireland

All systems are designed by an experienced technical team and are installed by fully qualified BEAM engineers or our nationwide team of distributors. We can install into new build properties or retrofit into most existing homes.

Our systems can also be purchased on a supply-only basis for DIY installation.

Heat Recovery Ventilation Product Range

The Axco Range of Heat Recovery Ventilation units are designed to recover up to 95% of lost heat from windows and vents.

Axco Counterflow Heat Recovery Ventilation

Axco Counterflow Heat Recovery Ventilation

  • Low power consumption
  • Highly efficient heat exchange
  • APP enabled
Product Range
Axco Heru Rotary Wheel Heat Recovery Ventilation

Axco Heru Rotary Wheel Heat Recovery Ventilation

  • Low power consumption
  • High efficiency performance
  • VentSMART App enabled
Product Range
Passive House Heat Recovery Ventilation

Passive House Heat Recovery Ventilation

  • Certified component for Passive House
  • Up to 95% efficiency
  • Integrated humidity sensor
Product Range
Single Room Heat Recovery Ventilation

Single Room Heat Recovery Ventilation

  • Improved indoor air quality
  • Suitable for any room
  • Ideal for new builds or existing homes
Product Range
MVHR Ducting & Ceiling Valves

MVHR Ducting & Ceiling Valves

  • High quality
  • Increased efficiency
  • Regulation compliant
Product Range

How much does a BEAM Hear Recovery Ventilation System cost?

More affordable than you may think

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3 Bedroom Bungalow
3 Bedroom Bungalow
Guide price for a typical 3 bedroom bungalow

Installation additional. Full survey of plans/house required for accurate quote.

£2195

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4 Bedroom 2 Storey
4 Bedroom 2 Storey
Guide price for a typical 4 bedroom 2 storey

Installation additional. Full survey of plans/house required for accurate quote.

£2885

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5+ Bedroom Home
5+ Bedroom Home
Guide price for a typical 5+ bedroom home

Installation additional. Full survey of plans/house required for accurate quote.

£3845

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to your most frequently asked questions about our Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems.

A cleaner, healthier living & working environment

Specialists in delivering clean fresh air to homes and businesses since 1977.

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We are proud to offer innovative, high-quality products by world leading manufacturers.

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Expert Team

Our success is due to our dedicated team's passion for providing clean air to homes and businesses.

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Quality Standards

We are proud to be accredited with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 Quality Standards, BPEC certification and NZEB certified.

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