How Does a Whole House Energy Recovery Ventilator Improve Air Quality?

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Whole House Energy Recovery Ventilator

We often see our homes as a kind of sanctuary from the harshness and dirtiness of the outside world. However, studies have shown that the air inside a home can actually be many times more polluted than the air outdoors! This is often due to a lack of airflow, which allows pollutants to enter and accumulate in the home without ever getting cycled back out. Whole House Energy Recovery Ventilators can break this cycle, bringing in fresh air while also keeping your home temperature consistently comfortable.

Bring Fresh Air Indoors

Whole House Energy Recovery Ventilators work by cycling fresh air from outside into your home. At the same time, stale indoor air is cycled outside, allowing you to get a cleaner breath of air than you could get without it. This eliminates the unpleasant odors and stale smells that can accumulate inside over time, giving you greater exposure to fresh, healthy air. At the same time, the ventilators also retains much of the heating or cooling energy in your home, allowing you to get fresh air without having to cope with uncomfortable temperatures.

Remove Pollutants

Pollutants can collect in your home if they are not allowed to cycle back outside, with dust, allergens and chemicals building up to unhealthy exposure levels over time. In addition, an unventilated home will have greater levels of moisture, which can promote the growth of black mold and create breeding grounds for harmful insects. A Whole House Energy Recovery Ventilator will cycle pollutants outside and regulate the indoor moisture levels, allowing you to breathe fresh, clean air daily.

If you’re interested in improving the air quality of your family’s home, General Filters, Inc. has a wide variety of ventilators and filters for reducing pollutants and improving the freshness of your air. Contact us today for more information on how you can safeguard your home’s air quality.

 

 

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Full History

1937
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Founded in Detroit

General is founded by Art and Grace Redner in Detroit, Michigan, marking the beginning of a family legacy.
1939
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Supporting the War Effort

General begins manufacturing filters for bomber ground support equipment during World War II.
1943

Expanding Operations

General moves to a new Detroit location at Schoolcraft and Grand River.
1946
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New Detroit Home

General relocates to 12890 Westwood Avenue in Detroit, strengthening operations in Michigan.
1948

Growth into Canada

Canadian General Filters Ltd. is founded, extending reach to North America.
1953

Relocation to Novi, Michigan

General Filters moved to its current location in Novi, Michigan, marking a major milestone in its evolution as a manufacturing company.
1958
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Model 250 Humidifier Introduced

The Model 250 set a new standard for whole-home comfort, helping families maintain healthy humidity and improve indoor air quality.
1962
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New Oil Filters Introduced

1969
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Model 1040 Humidifier Debuts

General Filters introduced the Model 1040 humidifier, a breakthrough product that helped define whole-house humidification.
1983
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AC 1 Air Cleaner Introduced

General Filters introduced the Model 1040 humidifier, a breakthrough product that helped define whole-house humidification.
1997
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Steam Humidifiers Introduced

The GeneralAire Model 5500 provides clean, sterile moisture with a furnace-independent design, disposable cylinder, digital diagnostics, and included humidistat.
2006
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Gar-Ber® Acquisition

Gar-Ber Spin-On residential fuel oil filters were acquired by General Filters and continue to be manufactured to the same trusted specifications.
2006
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Elite Humidifiers Introduced

2009
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Advanced TERSus Technology Introduced

2014
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Dehumidification Expansion

The acquisition of Air & Energy Products expanded the company’s whole-house dehumidifier offerings.
2018
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Advanced Air Solutions

Wi-Fi-enabled dehumidifiers were introduced under the GeneralAire® brand, and Second Wind™ Air Purifiers were acquired to expand UV air purification solutions.
2018
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Touch Screen & Wi-Fi Control

GeneralAire DH75 and DH100 whole-house dehumidifiers (75-100 pints/day) feature LCD touch screens and Wi-Fi capability via the GeneralAire App for remote monitoring.
2019
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Touch Screen & Wi-Fi Control

GeneralAire DH75 and DH100 whole-house dehumidifiers (75-100 pints/day) feature LCD touch screens and Wi-Fi capability via the GeneralAire App for remote monitoring.
2020
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Model 5500 Steam Humidifier Introduced

2020
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Brand Logo Refresh

New GeneralAire®, General Filters, and Canadian General Filters Brand Logos Introduced
2020
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Model 3200 Evaporative Humidifier Introduced

2020
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Model 4200 Evaporative Humidifier Introduced

2020
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Industry Standard Vapor Pad Lineup Introduced

2021
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BioGaskets Included in All Gar-Ber Oil Products

2021
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Introduced MERV 13 Filters

2023
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Model 4400A Fan-Assist Evaporative Humidifier Introduced