In simple words, ventilation is the movement of air in a room. All buildings receive air from the street. Once inside the room, the air is filled with various substances: carbon dioxide from our breath, dust, chemical secretions from objects, animal hair, etc. This already polluted air moves to the hood and is discharged through it to the outside. At this time, a new portion of fresh air enters the room from the outside, going into the hood. This whole process is called ventilation. Climate control equipment that ensures the proper functioning of the described method is also called ventilation. The requirement for Ventilation in Homes: Ventilation helps maintain a healthy and comfortable microclimate in the house. Other benefits are:

• Reduced Level of Carbon Dioxide

Remember, carbon dioxide is always present in the room. After all, we exhale it all the time. Excessively accumulating carbon dioxide harms the human body. It interferes with the complete supply of blood and organs with oxygen. The brain begins to ” get lazy,” and we feel tired, lethargic, and inattentive. A high concentration of carbon dioxide is also associated with a feeling of stuffiness. Good ventilation ensures constant air renewal. The air coming from the street replaces the air in the room. In such a room, it is not stuffy and comfortable to be in.

• Normal Humidity Level

Proper ventilation assumes that excessively humid air from the premises goes to the hood promptly. This eliminates the formation of permanently wet areas in the corners and on the walls, where mold is actively growing. The ventilation system may also have additional functions. For example, air filtration allows you to eliminate pollution from the air even at the entrance to the room and make the air healthy and safe. Moreover,  the heating function in the ventilation prevents the risk of catching a cold from the cold air from the street. If The Ventilation System Is Bad   If there is a malfunction in the operation of the air supply or outflow, then:

The room will accumulate carbon dioxide	Consequences: a feeling of stuffiness, increased fatigue, lethargy, loss of concentration. It’s also hard to get a good night’s sleep in a stuffy room.
The humidity balance may be disturbed.	If the air stagnates, then moisture can accumulate in it. Thus, poor ventilation is a common cause of dampness and mold formation.
Pollution accumulates in the air.	Dust, animal hair, mold spores,  harmful chemical secretions from furniture (for example, formaldehyde) – all this “enriches” the air in conditions of poor ventilation and ultimately enters our body through the lungs.

Effective Ways To Improve Ventilation In A Private Home With the help of ventilation in the house, you can create comfortable climatic conditions and provide the room with fresh air. If it is not done, there will be high humidity in the home, and harmful substances will accumulate in the atmosphere. This will inevitably affect the well-being of residents. To restore the healthy condition of the room, you need to reduce the humidity and remove all internal pollutants. Therefore, all rooms in the house must have good ventilation.

• Open Windows Periodically

  Each of us constantly needs air with a low carbon dioxide content, without harmful impurities, and an acceptable level of humidity. So we maintain an average level of oxygen in the blood, which depends on our health and well-being. The indoor air contains various gases, suspended solids, organic compounds, and excess moisture in any heat-insulated house. If your budget is limited, you can open windows more often. At night, you can leave the windows in the micro-ventilation mode in living rooms or do not turn the window closing handle all the way. A small gap between the window and the sash will be enough for air exchange in the room.

• Make Exhaust Ventilation In The Toilet, Bathroom, And Kitchen

To ensure a change of air in the house’s premises, you need to create special conditions. Exhaust ducts are always designed in homes, but their effectiveness depends on the time of year, the difference in temperature at home and outside, and other factors. It often turns out that exhaust ventilation does not work when it is needed. Household fans installed in the exhaust duct in the toilet, bathroom, and kitchen areas can help. They are turned on together with the lighting or with the help of built-in sensors that automate the operation of fans. They remove waste air from the house and create conditions for fresh air to flow in from the street when needed. We can choose the desired humidity level ourselves in the range from 60 to 90%.

• Buy Air Conditioners With A Mix of Fresh Air

Some manufacturers provide fresh air in air conditioners. This function can be used in both conventional wall-mounted models and channel-type models. In wall-mounted air conditioners, the amount of air mixed in is minimal, but this does not affect the quality of ventilation. Ducted air conditioners are installed in the space between the central ceiling and the suspended one. An air duct with a special valve that regulates the amount of air supplied is connected to the air intake of the air conditioner from the street. Additionally, a winter kit is installed. It has an electric heater. You should invite professionals to install air conditioners, connect them with the home’s electricity supply, and keep it in good condition.

• Solve The Problem With Air Vents

They are placed in the outer wall or plastic window of each living room in the upper area of the room. Ventilators are natural ventilation devices. Cold air passes through the filter and the inner grate. It mixes with the warm indoor air before reaching floor level. The wall ventilator is mounted in a hole facing the street with a diameter of 120 mm. To drill a hole, it is better to attract specialists in diamond drilling. The space between the duct and the wall is sealed with mounting foam. The grille has a built-in throttle that allows you to adjust the amount of air entering the room. In winter, cold air comes from the ventilator, so they need to be installed closer to the ceiling in each room. It is better to choose the installation location in the room on the opposite side of the bed and the desktop.

• With Ventilators, The Air Itself Passes Into The Room

The window ventilator in its principle of operation is no different from the wall. It is embedded in a plastic window. To do this, several holes are made in the window above the double-glazed unit. Grilles are installed on the inner and outer sides. They regulate the amount of air or block it. Exhaust fans remove the exhaust air in the house and create a vacuum, and ventilators provide a constant supply of fresh air. In the cold season, condensation can form on the ventilators, which must be wiped off with a rag. In the warm season, ventilators are ineffective — it is better just to open the windows.

• Installation of Supply And Exhaust Ventilation With Recuperation

It provides ventilation 24 hours a day all year round but requires laying air ducts in each room, a separate place for installation, and a competent project. First, two holes are drilled in the wall from the street side: fresh air will be drawn in through one, and air will be removed from the room through the other. Next, a network of air ducts with ventilation grilles is laid around the house, through which air will move. Two fans work simultaneously in the unit: one supplies air to the house and removes it. These two airstreams in the team pass through the heat exchanger but do not mix. Although the air from home is much warmer than the air from the street, it gives its heat through the material of the heat exchanger to the air that enters the house. Some models have an additional electric preheater, which automatically turns on when temperatures are low outside. A supply and exhaust air duct is laid in each room, and ventilation grilles are installed. Such supply and exhaust systems are equipped with a built-in automation system with control panels. You can use them to turn on the system, select the performance mode, and determine if filters need to be cleaned. To design and install such a ventilation system, you should contact appliance specialists in your area.

• Use A Breather

A breather is a small supply air unit. Some models have built-in heaters. It is placed on the wall of every room where ventilation is needed. A hole is made for taking street air in the wall at the level of one and a half meters from the floor, and a device is placed on this hole. Inside, the air is filtered and heated. The device does not require the installation of air ducts. You can adjust the amount of air supplied either on the device itself or via the remote control. To keep them in good condition, you need to periodically clean the filters, fan, and grilles from the room and street side. Unlike typical apartment buildings, private homes do not have a central ventilation system. Adequately designed and well-executed ventilation will avoid dampness, unpleasant odors, eliminate the problem of musty air, playing a crucial role in ensuring a healthy microclimate. After all, everyone knows that fresh air is the key to health and well-being. In addition, a properly functioning ventilation system will help extend the life of the house, reducing the operating costs of its maintenance and repair. Therefore, you must invite INTEK appliance services to install, clean properly, and maintain ventilation systems in homes and offices.