What Is an EZ Breathe® Ventilation System?
- Easy-to-use ventilation system that requires no filter changes or water buckets.
- Energy-efficient, costing less than $4 per month to operate.
- Able to do the work of up to seven dehumidifiers at once.
- Can be used in full basements, slabs, or crawlspaces.
How EZ Breathe® Works
Most homes have a closed-loop ventilation system that recirculates the same air over and over again. The problem? This causes contaminants to build up and contribute to allergies, asthma symptoms, mold, foul odors, mold smells, and lingering moisture.
The EZ Breathe® System is different. Rather than recirculating stale air, it exchanges it. The ventilation system is constantly working to bring in fresh air to benefit your home and its occupants. At the same time, it is removing harmful contaminants like mold and pollen.
Which Ventilation System Unit Is Right for You?
Basement Ventilation System
EZ Breathe A-400 Product Specs
This unit is typically used in basements or in slab-on-grade construction to ensure dirty air exists and fresh air enters.
Service Area | 7000 sf |
Air Flow | 138 Cubic Feet / Min (CFM) |
Noise Level | 35 dB |
Electrical | 110 volts, 0.3 amps, 31 watts |
Base Mmotor Size | 8” x 20” x 6” and weighs 10 lbs. |
Dimensions | 11” wide x 1 ½” deep x telescopes up to 10’ tall |
Weight | Entire unit weighs 27 lbs |
Fan Motors | Single phase |
Crawlspace Conditioner
This unit can be installed in home crawlspaces to keep air moving and prevent mold growth.
Service Area | 7000 sf |
Air Flow | 138 Cubic Feet / Min (CFM) |
Noise Level | 35 dB |
Electrical | 110 volts, 0.3 amps, 31 watts |
Base Motor Size | 8” x 20” x 6” and weighs 10 lbs. |
Dimensions | 48” x 10” x 14” |
Weight | Entire unit weighs 25 lbs |
Fan Motors | Single phase |
Intake Fan
Air Flow | 109 Cubic Feet / Min (CFM) |
Noise Level | 35 dB |
Electrical | 110 volts, 0.3 amps, 6.8 watts |
Garage Ventilation System
This unit is primarily for an attached garage but can also be used for an unattached garage as well.
Service Area | 7000 sf |
Air Flow | 138 Cubic Feet / Min (CFM) |
Noise Level | 35 dB |
Electrical | 110 volts, 0.3 amps, 31 watts |
Base Motor Size | 8” x 20” x 6” and weighs 10 lbs. |
Dimensions | 23” x 17” x 15” |
Weight | Entire unit weighs 16 lbs |
Fan Motors | Single phase |
Balanced Air Intake System
This unit is for extremely “air tight” homes (i.e. ICF—Insulated Concrete Form.)
Service Area | 7000 sf |
Air Flow | 138 Cubic Feet / Min (CFM) |
Noise Level | 35 dB |
Electrical | 110 volts, 0.3 amps, 31 watts |
Base Motor Size | 8” x 20” x 6” and weighs 10 lbs. |
Dimensions | 48” x 10” x 14” |
Weight | Entire unit weighs 27 lbs |
Fan Motors | Single phase |
Intake Fan
Air Flow | 138 Cubic Feet / Min (CFM) |
Noise Level | 35 dB |
Electrical | 110 volts, 0.3 amps, 80 watts |
Dimensions | 21” x 11” x 15” |
Weight | Entire unit weighs 20 lbs |
Fan Motors | Single phase |
Inlet Filter
MERV 4 Filter (3-10 microns) |
12” x 12” x 12” |
Unit box weighs 10 lbs. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ventilation is often overlooked during house builds and remodels, but as science evolves, we realize just how important clean air is to our health and home. Using a proper ventilation system keeps your family safe from contaminants and illnesses. Additionally, you’ll improve your energy efficiency and reduce indoor air pollution.
According to the FDA, ignoring your home’s ventilation can lead to:
- The spread of influenza
- Asthma symptoms
- Viral infections
- Allergies
- And potentially some kinds of cancer
Poor ventilation also causes your home to deteriorate faster, which can have negative financial effects and impact your resale value later on.
Think of dehumidifiers and air purifiers as “spot treatments.” If you really want to dehumidify your whole house, you would need to place one in each room. An E•Z Breathe® unit, on the other hand, works on the entire home with the power of seven average dehumidifiers and purifiers.
Furthermore, E•Z Breathe® systems require far less electricity than running multiple dehumidifiers or purifiers. You’ll care for the entire building with just one unit and save money on your utility bills.
Because E•Z Breathe® systems use less electricity (usually about 40 watts a month), they are relatively inexpensive to maintain. Most homeowners pay less than $4 a month to operate with no regular maintenance requirements.
The short answer is that you can run your unit all year. The fan inside your E•Z Breathe® System is controlled by a humidistat that indicates whenever the humidity levels are too high. The fan automatically adjusts itself to ensure you maintain the proper humidity levels, stopping as soon as that is achieved.
Dehumidifiers often require you to dump the buckets of water pulled from the environment, but that’s not how the E•Z Breathe® works. It doesn’t condense the water but instead removes it and replaces it with clean, dry air.
If you are already using a dehumidifier to keep your home safe, you might find that using the E•Z Breathe® will actually lower your energy expenses comparatively. Additionally, the unit pulls from the lowest part of your home (the basement or crawlspace). This air is easier to heat and/or cool, which can save you money.
Your E•Z Breathe® unit will be placed at the lowest level of your home on an exterior wall. It isn’t loud, which means we can install it next to any room without causing discomfort.