Founded in 1955, HVI certifies a wide range of home ventilating products manufactured by companies located throughout the world which produce the vast majority of the residential ventilation products sold throughout the United States and Canada including:
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Sound (sones) |
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Energy Recovery (%) |
Efficacy (cfm/watt) |
Net Free Area (in2) |
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The Certified Rating Programs of HVI were created to provide a fair and credible method of comparing ventilation performance of similar products. Products must be tested to qualify for certification, plus a random verification testing program ensures that the products continue to meet their certified performance ratings. All verification testing is performed by third-party laboratories independent of any manufacturer. The test procedures are developed by HVI members and based on internationally recognized standards. A complete list of HVI-Certified Products can be found in the HVI-Certified Products Directory.
Building codes, standards, and green-building programs across the United States and Canada rely on HVI-Certified Ratings Programs. Examples include:
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