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39 TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the following table for troubleshooting the HRV unit.
Table 17.1 – Troubleshooting Procedures (cont.)
low
• Dehumidistat control set too low
• Blower speed of HRV is too high
• Lifestyle of occupants
• HRV airflows may be improperly
• Set dehumidistat higher
• Decrease HRV blower speed
•
Humidity may have to be added using
humidifiers
• Have contractor balance HRV airflows
HRV and/or ducts frosting
up
• HRV airflows are improperly
balanced
• Malfunction of the HRV defrost
system
Minimal frost build-up is expected on
cores before unit initiates defrost cycle
• Have HVAC contractor balance the HRV
• Ensure damper defrost is operating during
buildup in insulated duct
to the outside
• Incomplete vapor barrier around
insulated duct
• A hole or tear in outer duct
• Tape and seal all joints
• Tape any holes or tears made in the outer
duct cover, ensure that the vapor bwarrier is
bottom of the HRV
• Improper connection of HRV’s
drain lines
• HRV is not level
• Drain lines are obstructed
• HRV heat exchange core is not
• Look for obstructions in the drain line
• Look for kinks in the drain line
• Have contractor service HRV