HRV home ventilation systems
HRV can make your home drier and healthier – and reduce condensation, moisture and mould!
Book a free home consultationWhy ventilation matters
Ventilation plays a crucial role in maintaining a drier, warmer, healthier home, and its absence can have significant consequences. When ventilation is inadequate, moisture from everyday activities like cooking, showering, and even breathing can accumulate in your home. This moisture often appears as condensation on your windows in the morning—a telltale sign of a poorly ventilated space. Over time, this damp environment fosters the growth of mould on walls, ceilings, furnishings, and even clothing. Exposure to mould not only damages your home but also poses risks to your health, as it can trigger respiratory issues and worsen conditions like asthma and allergies.
This is where HRV ventilation systems come in as a transformative solution.
By introducing fresh, filtered air into your home, HRV systems help manage moisture levels, significantly reducing condensation and preventing mould from taking root. What makes these systems particularly effective is their advanced filtration technology, which captures airborne particles such as pollen, dust, and other irritants. For households with individuals who suffer from asthma or allergies, this feature provides an added layer of protection, creating a cleaner and healthier indoor atmosphere.
Beyond just moisture control, HRV ventilation contributes to an overall improvement in your home's thermal comfort. A drier home is easier to heat, which means that by reducing indoor dampness, you can achieve a warmer living space without overworking your heating system. This not only enhances the coziness of your home but also offers potential energy savings. In essence, HRV ventilation is an investment in a healthier, drier, and more comfortable lifestyle—bringing peace of mind to homeowners and fostering a better quality of life for everyone under your roof.
Which home ventilation system do you need?
HRV has a ventilation system to suit most homes. As a whole-home ventilation system, HRV increases airflow to every room, delivering drier air to reduce unhealthy moisture where you live and sleep.
The HRV home ventilation system range
HRV is a New Zealand leader in home ventilation, so you’re sure to find a model in our range that’s great for your home. A free home assessment visit will help you choose and let you know what your ventilation system will cost.
HRV AirSense™
HRV AirSense™ home ventilation is our newest and best-performing range. An improved fan and better filtration mean it’s the best way we know to make your home drier and healthier.
HRV AirSense™
HRV Classic
HRV Classic home ventilation combines performance with affordability. This range features a slightly smaller fan unit, making it suitable for installation in homes with more restricted roof cavity access.
HRV ClassicOptional extras
Depending on what problems dampness is causing you, we might recommend optional extras alongside your HRV home ventilation system.
Air Transfer Kit
An Air Transfer Kit is optional with HRV AirSense™ Essential and Essential+ home ventilation systems. It works by moving warm air to cool rooms in winter, and cool air to warmer rooms in summer.
Air Transfer Kit Heat Transfer Kit
A Heat Transfer Kit is a great way to get more from your home’s heating system and is available with HRV Classic home ventilation systems. It moves warm air from heated rooms to rooms you might not heat, like bedrooms.
Heat Transfer Kit
Summer Kit
The Summer Kit helps cool your home in summer by drawing air from under the eaves on the south (shaded) side of your house and delivering it to rooms on the sunny (warmer) side. The Summer Kit is available with HRV Classic home ventilation systems and is included with the HRV AirSense™ Essential+ system.
Summer Kit
Vortex extractor fan
A Vortex extractor fan for your laundry or bathroom removes damp air from clothes washing or showering so it doesn’t make the rest of your home damp and uncomfortable. You can have your Vortex extractor fans installed on their own, or alongside any HRV home ventilation system.
Vortex extractor fanFAQs
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Customer testimonials
More than 500,000 New Zealanders live in a home with at least one HRV product. Here’s what some of them have to say about HRV home ventilation.
Matt Cameron “Now we know we can get a full night’s sleep, the kids can sleep well” 
Pamela Kaval “My son used to have really bad asthma, now he doesn’t, since we got the unit” 
Sarnim Dean “…dust is minimised, condensation decreased and general wellbeing maximised. Thank you HRV!” 
Installing your HRV system
Once we've measured and assessed your home, your custom-made HRV home ventilation system will be ready to install in a few weeks' time. Your HRV expert will keep you updated on progress and arrange a time for installation. This usually takes just one day but could be longer for large homes or more complex systems.
On the day, your installers will talk to you about where your control panel and ceiling vents will go, then once installation is complete, they'll show you how to set and operate your system.