We’ve detected a problem with your browser settings.
It’s possible that you don't have javascript enabled in your browser. Please enable javascript in your browser settings to successfully view our site.

Revitalize stale air and conserve energy with an HRV system - for homeowners in Minneapolis-St. Paul

family comfort at home

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, whole-house ventilation is important for maintaining indoor air quality in energy-efficient homes. One way to ventilate your home is with a heat recovery system, or HRV.

An HRV is a mechanical ventilation system that exchanges stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air while typically capturing up to 80% of the outgoing heat and returning it to the home in the winter.

CenterPoint Energy’s Home Service Plus® (HSP) sells and installs premium-quality HRVs by Lifebreath® which are designed to aid in air quality improvement and energy conservation by reducing the need for heating.

Request in-home consultation

or call 612-342-4610 or 877-HSP-1664

Benefits of HRVs

Potential benefits of HRVs include:

Energy efficiency and cost savings: Lifebreath ENERGY STAR-certified HRVs are designed to offer up to 80% sensible efficiency, which may contribute to reduced heating costs by reducing the load on the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In other words, 80% of the temperature difference between the exhaust and incoming air is being effectively transferred by the system.
Improved indoor air quality: As stale indoor air is exchanged for fresh air from outside, pollutants such as dust, allergens and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are ejected.
Enhanced comfort: Properly designed HRV systems deliver balanced ventilation for neutral pressure in the home, with approximately equal amounts of indoor air and outdoor air being exchanged. This is important as negative air pressure can make the home feel drafty in winter, while in summer positive air pressure forces cool air out and makes your air conditioner work harder.

How HRVs work in heating your home

Homes in cold climates like Minnesota’s need to be tightly built to minimize heated air escaping. HRVs are designed to introduce fresh air while minimizing heat loss.

Here’s how it works in HRVs such as the Lifebreath unit:

Cool fresh air is drawn by a fan into the HRV from outside via the intake port.
Warm, stale air from your home is also drawn into the HRV via the return air port.
The two streams of air flow past each other in the aluminum core but don’t mix.
As they pass each other, heat from the indoor air is transferred to the incoming fresh air stream.
The stale air is then exhausted outside through the exhaust port.
An equal amount of fresh, preheated air exits the core through the supply air port and either passes through the HVAC system or is distributed directly throughout your house.

The Lifebreath HRVs sold and installed by HSP offer:

intelligent design that enables easy maintenance
industry-leading lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger
flexible configurations
durable build quality
excellent performance
peace of mind with a trusted name in air quality products for more than 30 years.

How HSP gives you the best value on a heat recovery ventilator

Expertise: From electrical wiring to ductwork design to building code compliance, HSP installers provide experienced, thorough service in installing your heat recovery system.
Flexibility: We offer various financing options for qualified customers.
Warranty: Take advantage of a lifetime warranty on the heat-exchange core and a 5-year replacement parts warranty from Lifebreath and a 1-year labor warranty through HSP.
Reputation: Home Service Plus is the state’s largest provider of major appliance repair, maintenance and replacement services.

Heat recovery ventilator FAQs

How does an HRV improve indoor air quality?

HRVs continuously bring in fresh, filtered air while removing stale air and pollutants and can help maintain a healthier indoor environment.

Do I need to replace my HVAC system to install an HRV?

No, HRVs can typically be integrated with existing HVAC systems.

Get even cleaner air and greater comfort

Family enjoying clean air at home

For improved home comfort, supplement an HRV with an air cleaner or other indoor air quality product from Home Service Plus.

Browse the air quality collection

See if an HRV is right for you: schedule a free in-home consultation

HSP is Minnesota's largest provider of home appliance repair, replacement and maintenance. If you’re interested in whole-house ventilation, we are the experts to contact.

If you schedule a free in-home consultation, an HSP representative will walk you through your HRV options and identify the right heat recovery ventilator for your home.

Request in-home consultation

Request In-Home Consultation

or call

612-342-4610 or 877-HSP-1664

How do HRV's Work?

Lifebreath HRVs draw fresh air from outside and distribute it throughout your house. At the same time, the heat recovery ventilator moves stale, indoor air to the outside through an independent air stream. The heart of this technology is Lifebreath’s aluminum heat-exchange core, ensuring that 80% of the outgoing heat is trapped and sent back into the house.

HRVs are important for new, energy efficient homes. New construction is much more airtight than in the past. Your family’s health can be at risk from stale, contaminated air unless you have a heat recovery ventilator.

If you live in Minnesota, contact Home Service Plus to learn more about Lifebreath HRVs. Or you may speak with one of our air-quality experts: Call 612-342-4610 in Minneapolis/ St. Paul metro area; 877-HSP-1664 in greater Minnesota (see Service Areas).

Cost of a Heat Recovery Ventilator

A new Lifebreath heat recovery ventilator costs $2,600 and up, installation included.

With HSP, this includes a lifetime warranty on the heat-exchange core, five-year warranty on parts, a 1-year warranty on labor and flexible payment and financing options.

We only sell and install products with proven durability and efficiency. For heat recovery ventilators, our experts trust Lifebreath, exclusively, to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Why Buy a HRV from Us?

HSP delivers peace of a mind when you’re buying a heat recovery ventilator, or any type of home heating/cooling equipment. Our consultative buying process ensures your needs are met affordably. After hearing about your needs, an expert will walk you through your options in a FREE consultation.

As the state’s largest service provider of home appliance repair, maintenance and replacement, we’re also able to offer flexible payment and financing options.

Call Home Service Plus at 612-342-4610 in the Minneapolis/St.Paul, MN metro area; toll-free 877-HSP-1664 in greater Minnesota (see Service Areas) or you can request Lifebreath HRV product info.