Can MVHR be fitted in an existing home?

Yes, if there is a sensible route for the ductwork. Lofts and ceiling voids often make this possible without major building work, and it is easiest during a renovation. We will tell you honestly what is realistic.

When should MVHR be planned on a new build or extension?

As early as possible, ideally at the drawing stage. The unit and outside vents can then go where they work best, with ductwork fitted before ceilings are closed up. We are happy to work with your builder or architect.

Will I hear the system running?

A well-designed system should be very quiet. Correctly sized ductwork and silencers keep airflow gentle, and we site the unit away from bedrooms where possible.

Where does the MVHR unit usually go?

The loft or a utility cupboard are the most common spots. The unit needs a condensate drain and room around it for filter changes, so we plan for easy access.

Can I still open the windows?

Of course, whenever you like. Many units also include a summer bypass, which lets cooler outside air in without passing it through the heat exchanger, helping on warm summer nights.

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Expert MVHR installation services for Stoke-on-Trent

1st Choice Ventilation Ltd provides MVHR installation services for homes and new builds across Stoke-on-Trent. If you're planning a new build or upgrading your existing home, contact us today to talk through your project.

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Fresh air for Stoke-on-Trent homes, all year round

Many newer and renovated homes have better insulation and airtightness. That helps with heating, but a sealed house still needs fresh air. Our MVHR installations are planned around your rooms and the space available, so the finished system suits the way your household actually uses the home.

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When a well-sealed home starts to feel stuffy

Bedrooms can feel close by morning, and steam from showers and cooking lingers. Washing dried indoors leaves rooms feeling heavy, and windows run wet on cold mornings. Trickle vents let in cold draughts and road noise, while noisy extract fans only deal with one room at a time.

Ductwork planned around your build

We fit MVHR systems to suit your project. On new builds and extensions, ductwork goes is usually installed at first fix, before plasterboard goes up, so it can be routed neatly out of sight.

In existing homes, we use loft space and ceiling voids to find a neat route through. Small valves sit neatly in the ceilings, so there is nothing bulky on show once the decorating is done.

A calmer home that looks after itself

With MVHR working quietly, you can keep windows shut on busy roads and wet days without the house feeling stale. Air moves gently through every room, so bathrooms clear faster after a shower and the kitchen freshens up once cooking is done. No more fans to remember to switch on.

Call 1st Choice Ventilation Ltd today to discuss MVHR installations for your Stoke-on-Trent property.