How to Use an Air Exchanger Wisely

Blueprint the location where the air exchanger will be installed. Most air exchangers are built into new homes, but if the house is already built, the air exchanger needs to placed in the right location.

Chose a side of the house that will receive the most air. Air exchangers need to be open to the outside air so that they can process the cooler or warmer air with the stale air in the home. It is best to chose a side of a home that receives wind, is not blocked by neighboring buildings and can bring in warm air that is hit with visible sunlight.

Cut open a space that opens up the side of the house chosen for the air exchanger. The air exchanger will be placed in this section so that it can expel air to the outside, suck in air from the outside, circulate fresh air into the home and take away stale air from the home.

Set up the drain pan in a location appropriate for the consumer. Condensation occurs within the air exchanger so drain pans are set up and require regularly emptying. The consumer may ask for the drain pan to be located within the home so the water can be emptied in the sink or outside so the water can be thrown onto the ground.