Are PIV units any good?

Are PIV units any good?

A PIV unit can also help improve indoor air quality, helping to reduce odours, VOCs and pollutants that enter the house. It can also reduce humidity by ensuring a fresh flow of air into the property. PIV is clinically proven to help reduce dust mite allergens which can cause asthma and affect allergy sufferers.

How much does a PIV unit cost to run?

approximately 1p-2p per day
The cost to run a PIV unit in the U.K is approximately 1p-2p per day in energy. A PIV unit can also ameliorate indoor air quality by reducing smells, volatile organic compounds or VOCs, and contaminants that enter the home.

Does PIV unit make house cold?

PIV units create air flow through positive air pressure If the moisture in your home’s air is too high, it will collect on cold surfaces, causing condensation, damp and mould – all of which can damage your property and negatively affect your health.

What is a loft PIV?

Suitable for new & existing homes, the AXCO loft mounted Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) unit gently ventilates the home from a central position in the landing/hallway, helping to clear condensation and mould growth.

Will PIV stop mould?

PIV systems help to prevent these issues by diluting, displacing and replacing humid air in your property and provide the following benefits: Prevents condensation and mould growth | High relative air humidity tends to condense on surfaces as the air temperature drops.

Are PIV systems noisy?

Are Positive Input Ventilation Units Noisy? All of our PIV units are designed to perform with extremely low noise levels, always ensuring the best level of whole house air ventilation is maintained.

Does PIV stop condensation?

One solution is Positive Input Ventilation (PIV), known to supply fresh filtered air into homes to tackle and prevent mould growth and condensation dampness as well as improving indoor air quality.

What does an EnviroVent do?

EnviroVent is a leading manufacturer and supplier of ventilation systems. For over 30 years, EnviroVent has helped over a million homes solve damp, condensation and mould issues across the UK. Our award winning ventilation products create all year round healthy, fresh and ideal indoor environments.

Are PIV units noisy?

Do PIV units make noise? While operating at normal speed, the unit will be practically inaudible. The noise might only slightly increase if you require to boost the setting to deal with a higher air moisture content in your property.

How long does a PIV unit take to work?

The machine has an immediate effect but allow 14 days to balance the humidity and longer to dry the house out completely. In situations where the render is soaking wet allow 6 months to a year for a completely dry wall.

Do you need trickle vents with PIV?

In the vast majority of existing homes the air supplied by a PIV unit will exit via the myriad of small gaps in the building structure. Background ventilators (e.g. trickle vents in windows) will only be required in extraordinarily airtight homes.

Do I need trickle vents with a PIV system?

Do I need trickle vents? There is a common misconception that trickle vents are required in all new openings for windows and doors but this is not technically true. If you have trickle vents in your existing windows or shown on your new plans then you will need to cater for a form of background/passive ventilation.

What is a PIV loft mounted unit?

The PIV Loft Mounted Unit is a sophisticated whole house positive input ventilation and condensation control unit for homes with a loft space.

Why choose envirovent PIV?

High quality products for peace of mind, saving time, money and hassle. Powered by an Ultra Low Watt Brushless DC Motor, the EnviroVent PIV Loft Mounted Unit utilises the latest technology to ensure minimum energy consumption and long term trouble free life.

What is a roof ventilation vent?

Roof vents have been covered or blocked by storage boxes or other items stockpiled in the loft. Loft ventilation works alongside the insulation in your loft to maximise heat recovery whilst ventilating excess moisture to reduce condensation and ensure your property maintains the best air quality.

How does a Positive Input Ventilation Unit work?

The positive input ventilation unit gently circulates air around the home from a central position on the landing in a house or the central hallway in a bungalow to transform a stagnant and stale atmosphere into a fresh, healthy and condensation free environment. How important is Loft Ventilation?