200 S Maple Ave, 60084 Wauconda
Home Ventilating Institute
Home Ventilating Institute
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1000 N. Rand Rd. Suite 21460084 WaucondaIllinois
- (847) 526-2010
- (847) 526-3993
Description of Home Ventilating Institute
The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) is a nonprofit association of the manufacturers of residential ventilating products. What does HVI do? HVI offers a variety of services including-but not limited to-test procedures, certification and verification programs for airflow and sound, energy performance for heat recovery ventilators, and market support. HVI conducts regular meetings to discuss common industry issues. HVI is NOT a manufacturer. How does having an HVI-Certified product make a difference? HVI-Certified products have the actual airflow (cfm) labeled on the fan, not an exaggerated claim, because the cfm has been independently tested according to industry-approved procedures. Also, HVI certification is required for participation in the US EPA's Energy Star Program and for compliance with various state requirements. Does HVI recommend products? No. Through a Certified Ratings Program, HVI provides a voluntary means for the residential ventilation manufacturers to report comparable and creditable product performance information based upon uniformly applied testing procedures performed by independent laboratories. Together these activities help to promote the health and growth of the home ventilation industry while providing consumers with valuable information and confidence in their choices. How do I know if a product is HVI-Certified? The HVI label on certified products is your assurance that the certified air flow and sound ratings for your ventilation equipment are the results of tests performed by an independent laboratory. For a list of HVI-Certified Products, Manufacturers, and Brand Names, visit the HVI-Certified Products Directory section on this website. HVI updates the HVI-Certified Products Directory monthly. What types of products are tested? A wide range of home ventilating products are tested including bathroom exhaust fans, kitchen range hoods, downdraft kitchen exhausters, fresh air inlets, heat and energy recovery ventilators, inline fans, integrated supply and exhaust fans, powered attic ventilators, remote exterior mounted ventilators, static vents for attics and crawlspaces, and whole-house comfort ventilators.
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