Ductwork for ERVs, Dehumidifiers, and Forced-Air Heating Systems
All homes don't need a ducted whole-house dehumidifier like this model by Ultra-Aire. But any builder who decides to install a whole-house dehumidifier needs to understand how these appliances should be ducted. [Photo credit: Ultra-Aire] Is it possible for an ERV, a whole-house dehumidifier, and a forced-air heating and cooling system to share ductwork? The answer is yes — but these systems need to be designed with care. This article describes what I believe to be the best ways that these three appliances can share ductwork. Since there are many different products in these three appliance categories, and since each…