HRV System Canberra
| Heat Recovery Ventilation ACT
Your PassivHaus supplies and installs HRV Systems in Canberra and across the ACT — eliminating mould, reducing condensation, and delivering continuous fresh filtered air without losing your home’s warmth. Heat Recovery Ventilation is the permanent solution to Canberra’s sealed-home air quality problem.
We install two types of HRV systems: LUNOS decentralised units for retrofits and existing homes, and Brink centralised systems for new PassivHaus builds. Every centralised system we install is professionally commissioned and balanced — because an unbalanced HRV system simply won’t perform. If your builder has installed an HRV system that hasn’t been balanced, we can fix that too.
Heat Recovery Ventilation Problem
Your home's air quality matters more than you think
Canberra homes — particularly newer, well-sealed builds — have inadequate ventilation. The result is trapped moisture, condensation on windows, mould growth, elevated CO₂ levels, and indoor air that research shows can be two to five times more polluted than the air outside.
Canberra’s climate makes this worse. Homes are sealed tight against cold winters and hot summers — but without controlled mechanical ventilation, moisture has nowhere to go. An HRV system solves this permanently, not seasonally.
- ✓Continuous fresh filtered air
- ✓Eliminates condensation & mould
- ✓Retains 90% of your home’s heat
- ✓Runs quietly 24/7 in the background
- ✓Suitable for existing & new-build homes
- Remove dangerous CO2 Carbon dioxide
WHY HOMES SUFFER
Three problems an Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system fixes permanently
Condensation & Mould
Moisture from cooking, showering, and everyday breathing accumulates in sealed homes. When warm, moist air meets cold surfaces — windows, external walls, ceiling corners — it condenses. That condensation feeds mould. An HRV system continuously removes moisture-laden air before it can settle, addressing the cause rather than the symptom.
Stale, Polluted Indoor Air
Without mechanical ventilation, indoor air accumulates CO₂, VOCs from furniture and cleaning products, dust, and allergens. Studies consistently show indoor air quality in sealed homes is significantly worse than outdoor air. HRV replaces stale air continuously with fresh, filtered outdoor air — quietly and automatically.
Heat Loss from Ventilation
Opening windows to ventilate means losing the warmth your heating system worked hard to generate. HRV eliminates this trade-off by recovering up to 90% of the heat from outgoing air and transferring it to the incoming fresh air — so you breathe better without paying more to heat your home.
WHAT WE DO
Complete HRV System Services in Canberra & ACT
From first installation through to ongoing maintenance — we handle every aspect of your HRV system.
Service 01
Supply & Installation
We supply and install HRV systems in homes and business premises across Canberra and the ACT. Our expert team integrates your system seamlessly into existing or new-build properties, tailored to the unique requirements of your space.
From initial assessment through to final commissioning, every detail is handled with precision — ensuring your system runs at peak efficiency from day one.
HRV Balancing
Installation without balancing is an incomplete job. Professional balancing fine-tunes the airflow volumes across every room so air in and air out are perfectly matched — eliminating pressure imbalances, drafts, and humidity inconsistencies. This is the step builders most commonly skip, and the one that determines whether your system actually performs. If your builder has installed a centralised HRV system that hasn’t been balanced, contact us. We commission and balance systems we didn’t install.
Book a service — call-out fee applies. Each task is individually costed.
HRV Servicing
Annual servicing keeps your system running at peak efficiency and extends its operational life. Our service includes filter cleaning, blockage inspection, heat exchanger checks, and airflow verification — so your home’s air quality stays consistent year-round.
Book a service — call-out fee applies. Each task is individually costed.
THE PROCESS
How we work with you
From your first enquiry to a fully commissioned system — here’s what to expect.
Assessment
We assess your property’s size, layout, existing ventilation, and your specific air quality concerns — then design the right HRV solution for your situation.
Design & Quote
We provide a detailed measure and quote covering system specification, installation plan, and transparent pricing. No hidden costs.
Installation
Our team installs your system efficiently with minimal disruption to your household. Most residential installations are completed within a single day.
Balancing & Handover
We commission and balance your system, walk you through operation, and verify everything is performing correctly before we leave. You don’t just get an installed system — you get a working one.
Why Heat Recovery Ventilation?
Everything you gain with a properly installed HRV system
Healthier Indoor Air
Continuous fresh filtered air reduces CO₂, VOCs, allergens, and airborne pathogens — creating a measurably healthier home environment for your family every day.
Eliminates Mould & Condensation
By continuously removing moist air, HRV eliminates the humidity conditions mould needs to grow. It addresses the root cause permanently — not just the visible symptoms.
Energy Efficient
Recover up to 90% of heat from outgoing air. Your home stays warm and fresh without the energy penalty of opening windows or relying on basic extractor fans.
Silent Operation
Modern HRV systems run quietly in the background around the clock. Once installed and correctly balanced, you’ll notice the results — not the system.
Protects Your Home
Persistent moisture damages walls, ceilings, timber, and fixtures over time. HRV protects the structure of your home and reduces long-term maintenance costs.
Adds Property Value
HRV systems are an increasingly recognised feature among Canberra buyers. They signal a high-performance, energy-efficient home — and that distinction is growing in value as energy costs rise and buyer awareness increases.
Common Questions about HRV
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HRV systems before you commit.
An HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system continuously extracts stale, moist air from your home while drawing in fresh filtered air from outside. The clever part is the heat exchanger — it recovers up to 90% of the heat from the outgoing air and uses it to warm the incoming fresh air, so you get constant fresh air without losing your home’s warmth.
LUNOS is a decentralised HRV system where individual units are installed through walls in pairs — ideal for existing homes, renovations, and retrofits where full ducting isn’t practical. Brink is a centralised system with a single unit connected via ducts to every room — the preferred choice for new PassivHaus builds where balanced, whole-home ventilation is required from day one.
Yes, in most cases. Mould grows when humidity stays above 60–70%. An HRV system continuously removes the moist air that causes condensation and mould, keeping humidity balanced. Combined with proper insulation, it eliminates the root cause rather than just treating the symptoms.
For a standard residential installation, our team typically completes the work within a day. Larger centralized or more complex properties may take up to two to five days. We work to minimise disruption to your household throughout the process.
Without balancing, the volumes of air coming in and going out can become unequal, causing pressure imbalances. This leads to drafts, excessive humidity in some rooms, or dry air in others. Professional balancing fine-tunes each room’s airflow so the system performs optimally throughout your home.
We recommend a full service annually. This includes cleaning filters, checking for blockages, inspecting the heat exchanger, and verifying the system is running at peak efficiency. Regular servicing extends the life of the unit and keeps your air quality high year-round.
Absolutely. While HRV systems are a cornerstone of new Passivhaus builds, they can be retrofitted into existing homes very effectively. Our team assesses your property and designs a solution that integrates with your current structure without major disruption.
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