... Up to now, most "HRVs were conâ€" trolled by deâ€" h u mid is tats because _ rising humidity was a good indication indoor air quality Ameeded to be i mip râ€"o vie d . However, since continuous operaâ€" tion of an HRV will maintain propâ€" er humidity levels, Venmar identified the need for a senâ€" sor that could detect the presence of contaminants, such as cigarette smoke and other gases, even when there was no sigâ€" nificant increase in humidity levels. In addition to responding to major changes in humidity, the Flair Sensor.can detect The Sensor wall control unit, an optional feature for all new â€" Flair HRVs, is affordâ€" ably price at approximately $175 including ionizer. Pollution sensors that are not integrated into an HRV system typiâ€" cally retail at approximately $700. Heat recovery systems exhaust stale inside air while bringing in equal amounts of fresh outside air at the same time, with one complete exchange usually occurring every three hours. However, unlike ordinary ventilaâ€" tion systems, HRVs allow for the exchange of heat energy between the ingoing and outgoâ€" ing air streams. In this way, the warm air that is exhaustâ€" ed from the home in winter, heats the cold air coming in. This process is reversed in warmer weather. Ventilation. Hee adds that HRV owners using the sensor will find it invaluable _ for improving air qualâ€" ity during parties, family gatherings or at other special events where there is a sharp increase in pollutants. (Continued from page 6) air quality, espeâ€" cially with the seriâ€" ous concern of secâ€" ondâ€"hand smoke," says Christian Fortin, assistant product manager at Sensor designed to improve indoor air quality aromatics, keytone, esters, aldehydes, phenol, hydrocarâ€" bons, alcohol and carbon monoxide. These are all eleâ€" ments found in common household products like cleaners, disinfec tants, perfumes$ polishes, glues, plastics, mildew cleaners, paints and wood preservaâ€" tives. Carbon monoxide is also a common ingredient of cigarette smoke and fumes from household fireâ€" places. Ventilation is a UNCOVERED TREASURE * Breathtaking home w/numerous uy ades' W/O from bsmnt * Prof. finished bsmnt, perfect for inâ€" * Mstr. bdrm ensuite. Walkout from kit. to large flm * Lovely, Bright home wiwalkout from lower level and DR * h'g)rlded' ce[li;\gs halm firs 'anR flgl; * Large family room w paneling, c 2;,‘4 _ to ceiling fireplace Z0 Canadianâ€"owned company that speâ€" cializes in the manâ€" ufacture of ventilaâ€" tion solutions for the home. Its Flair HRV product line is recognized as the most innovative HRV in â€" the Canadian market. * 9.78 Acres on private road w/amazing vnew of Lake Ontario. * Farmhouse with hrdwd firs plus sep. cottac * Dream home plans available: 3 acres misd c wood, 3 acres vineyards "“{7 * Modern kitchen w/prep. island, pantry D * Mstr. bedroom 2nd bedroom w/ensuites * Backing onto trees. * Spacious 3,383 sq. ft. w/sep. dining room, main floor den Modern kitchen w/prep. island, pantry breakfast area. For more inforâ€" FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY! mation about Flair HRVs or indoor air quality, call Ventilation at 1â€" 800â€"567â€"3855.