Humidex Ventilation Systems

The gentle draw of air uses minimal energy and never stops. It affords the space to turn over indoor air several times a day.

Less than you think. Garage units run a few hundred dollars installed where complicated crawl space units with accessory fans and dedicated outlets installed run around $2,500. The basement and patio units run somewhere in between.

The cooler moisture-laden air is dense and hovers on the floor of the basement. The Humidex draws that air in and expels it outside the home. The void left behind fills with conditioned replacement air from upstairs, pushing the rest of the bad air towards the ventilator, eventually replacing all the air in the basement.

Of course. But if you can wipe the grill cover off at the bottom of the unit and make sure the vent cover outside stays free of debris once or twice a year, you can handle it.

Season changes in humidity are common, where summertime is the most humid. As we slide into winter, ambient humidity levels start to drop, and the Humidex responds by sensing the change and sliding into maintenance mode. You even have a "Summer and Winter" setting that you can use to maximize the devices' efforts.

Within a couple of days, you should notice less odors and things starting to dry out. Most folks tell us that within 1-2 weeks, the air quality in the space is transformed. Of course, every space adjusts differently. But if you have corrected the source of the water intrusion, overall air quality improves very quickly.

Yes. Ventilation is a key component of any central Heating and Cooling system. Unfortunately, ventilation often isn't addressed as adequately. We have found that ventilating the basement not only improves IAQ in the basement but improves it for the entire home by breaking the "Stack Effect." As air warms up, it rises, which inevitably pulls air up from the crawl space and the basement. As the air cools, it falls, creating a tight circuit. By ventilating the basement, you actually "break the stack effect" and only circulate good conditioned air.

Yes, garages are often non-conditioned spaces full of all sorts of paints, thinners, gasoline cans, car exhaust, etc. Venting these VOC's out of the home keep them from migrating into the home and benefit greatly from being ventilated.

Many times the air in rooms that are not used a lot tends to stagnate. To help keep air circulating, think of changing the door to a "slotted door" or by adding "passive air vents" in the wall to allow for air to turn over easier.

Buildings often off-gas Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) tied to the types of building materials. Experts like the EPA agree that building air is some of the most polluted air we breathe. Ventilation helps dilute these VOCs and allows for fresh oxygenated air to be brought in to replace the air that has been depleted by the building occupants. We all need a good supply of clean, fresh air to survive.

Yes, there is a 5-year warranty on the parts.

We have had folks report their Humidex devices last 10, 20, and even 30 years before having any issues. Individual results vary, but you will be excited to hear they last a good long time.

No. Your Humidex is considered a "capital improvement" here in NJ. Just make sure you fill out the ST-8 form your installer should provide you to keep everything on the up-and-up.