Panasonic FV-04VE1 WhisperComfortTM Spot ERV Ceiling Insert Ventilator with Balanced Ventilation and Patent-Pending Capillary Core

by Panasonic

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Panasonic WhisperComfort Spot Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) offers a revolutionary way to provide balanced ventilation with a ceiling insert ERV. Ideal for a single room, the Panasonic FV-04VE1 WhisperComfort Spot ERV Ceiling Insert Ventilator provides a low rate of continuous air exchange. This insert supplies fresh air to replace exhausted air helping to balance air pressure within the home. Panasonic WhisperComfort spot ERV uses two 4-Inch ducts, one duct to exhaust stale air and the other to supply fresh air from outdoors. With a .8 sone level and rated 40 cubic feet per minute, its low rate, continuous run ensures chemicals such as volatile organic compounds and other pollutants from cleaning fluids and building materials are vented out and replaced with fresh air. This item is compatible with Panasonic FV-WC04VE1 Wall Cap with Styrofoam adaptor that conveniently allows both supply and exhaust air to pass through a unique Y-shape chamber and wall cap through a single 5-1/2-Inch exterior penetration. The Panasonic FV-04VE1 WhisperComfort Spot ERV Ceiling Insert Ventilator with Balanced Ventilation and Patent-Pending Capillary Core is covered by a manufacturer warranty for period of three years from the date of the original purchase and is sold one item per package.

Product Description

Panasonic WhisperComfort Spot Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) offers a revolutionary way to provide balanced ventilation with a ceiling insert ERV. Affordable and easy to install WhisperComfort is energy efficient and provides fresh ventilated air while maintaining indoor air quality. Professional Features:-Grill Size (inches Sq.) 20 3/4\ x 16-3/4\ -Sone 0.8 -Mounting Opening (Inches Sq.) 19-1/2\ x 14-1/4\ -Duct Diameter (inches) 2 x 4\

Product Details

• Item Weight: 24 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 25 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000XJNZ1Y
• Item model number: FV-04VE1
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,140 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WORKS VERY WELL, October 15, 2011

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This review is from: Panasonic FV-04VE1 WhisperComfortTM Spot ERV Ceiling Insert Ventilator with Balanced Ventilation and Patent-Pending Capillary Core (Tools & Home Improvement)

I like this product. The cost of installing though, far exceeds the cost to buy the unit. Running the lines, and most importantly, making the penetration through the side of the house (especially hard if its a basement), will be a lot of work. Also don't forget an electrician will have to wire it.

Also, DEFINITELY get the accessory panasonic makes, the wall cap. It makes it much easier to terminate the installation.

Anyhow, I have two units, installed one in my basement, one upstairs. I have them running all the time on the lowest setting, 10CFM, and the house is constantly fresh.

Also it does a pretty good job of recovering heat in the winter, so the air blowing in is just a bit cooler than room temp, but not by much, considering it is below 40 degrees outside.

In the summer, the efficiency is a little reduced. So if its very hot, as in 90 degrees outside, and inside its 75, the air temp blowing in is still about 81-83 degrees. Still a better option than opening the window.