Replacing heat recovery unit in Amsterdam
Does your heat recovery unit make a lot of noise, ventilate insufficiently, or experience frequent malfunctions? We replace the unit and clean the ventilation ducts at the same time, because a new unit on dirty ducts will never deliver what you expect.
When is a heat recovery unit due for replacement?
Not every malfunctioning unit needs to be replaced. In many cases, the unit is dirty and helps a thorough cleaning al. Replacement comes into play when:
- The unit is severely outdated
- It does not ventilate sufficiently, even after cleaning
- He makes a lot of noise
Malfunctions occur regularly - Important parts are no longer available
That last point is often decisive. As long as parts are available, repairing is usually wiser. If they are no longer available, you will be in for it the next time there is a breakdown, and at an inconvenient time.
A new heat recovery unit is typically quieter, more energy-efficient, and more effective than a unit that is ten to fifteen years old.
We replace the system, not just the cabinet
A heat recovery unit extracts polluted air and simultaneously brings in fresh outside air, using the heat from the extracted air to warm up the fresh air. This only works if the entire route is clean.
If the ventilation ducts are contaminated and a new unit is installed, that new device still blows through the same dirt. You may hear less noise from the unit, but the air quality hardly changes.
Therefore, when replacing a system, we also include the connected ducts leading to the kitchen, bathroom or shower, toilet, bedrooms, and living areas, among others. After installation, we check and readjust the air supply and exhaust. Only then does the system function as it should.
What do customers say about us?
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Good experience with BennyCV. Ben took the time to thoroughly assess the existing installation on-site and provided substantive input regarding the various options, including complete replacement and a hybrid solution. Ultimately, I chose an Intergas Xtreme 36. The quote was clear, complete, and competitively priced, including flue gas exhaust, modified pipework, and other necessary work. The existing Itho Daalderop Solior solar boiler was also included in the assessment and correctly reintegrated into the installation. Communication was smooth, agreements were honored, and the installation was executed neatly. What I particularly appreciated was that they looked not only at the boiler itself, but at the installation as a whole and at what was actually technically and economically sensible. Very satisfied with the result.
I had an issue with my boiler. Had a call over WhatsApp and appointment very quickly. Technician who came home already carried a replacement part and fixed the problem very professionally. Very happy with the service.
This is how the replacement proceeds
Step 1: We first assess whether replacement is really necessary. Sometimes the unit is dirty rather than worn out. You will be informed of this by us before a quotation is provided.
Step 2: You receive advice that suits your home. Which unit is suitable depends on the home, the number of connected rooms, and the existing ductwork.
Step 3: We install the unit and clean the ducts The old unit is removed, the new one installed, and the connected ventilation ducts are cleaned.
Step 4: Configured and delivered We readjust the air supply and exhaust and check whether every room receives the correct amount of air.
Frequently asked questions about replacing a heat recovery unit
That varies by brand and type and depends heavily on how well the unit is maintained. A unit that has been cleaned annually and whose filters have been replaced on time will last considerably longer. In practice, replacement becomes necessary when the unit ventilates insufficiently, makes a lot of noise, or when parts are no longer available.
Installing a heat recovery unit involves more than just hanging a cabinet. The unit must be connected to the existing ductwork and then balanced so that every room receives the correct amount of air. Without this adjustment, the system ventilates too much or too little, and you will notice little difference compared to the old situation.
We recommend that. A new unit connected to contaminated ducts still moves the same contaminated air. The noise decreases, but the air quality hardly improves.
Not necessarily. Noise is often caused by contamination of the fan and the heat exchanger, and in that case, cleaning is the solution. We check if that is the case before we start talking about replacement. Replacing a unit that only needed cleaning costs you a few thousand euros for nothing, and that is no way to do business.
How much does it cost to replace a heat recovery unit?
The costs depend on the type of unit, the number of connected rooms, and whether the ventilation ducts are included. After the on-site assessment, you will know what is required and what it will cost. You will receive a fixed price in writing, and you pay what is stated in the quotation.