Mini recuperators

How does a mini recuperator work?

Mini recuperators, also called wall-mounted recuperators, are usually installed in at least two or more, one draws air from the room, and the other supplies clean, heated air from the outside, the heat and cold are transferred to a heat exchanger that ensures a continuous temperature transfer process. These devices have an air filter that cleans the room air from dust, mold spores, pollen and other pollutants.

In what cases is a mini recuperator chosen?

A mini recuperator is usually built after renovation, when houses become much more airtight, after replacing windows with new ones, also ensuring tightness or looking for a cheaper, more effective alternativeHowever, tightness often leads to excess moisture, and poor ventilation leads to mold problems.

In order to install a centralized heat recovery system, it is necessary to plan and allocate space for the device, collectors, and ducts, so it becomes quite a challenge to fit everything in, and the price for such a heat recovery system is also higher than what is needed to ensure ventilation in smaller (up to 100m2) rooms. Therefore, a mini heat recovery unit is an extremely popular and quick solution in such cases.

What are the main functions of mini recuperators?

Mini recuperators are popular in apartments or older buildings, offices, small hotels, and anywhere where there is no centralized ventilation system and it is not possible to integrate it due to technical or budgetary issues. They help ensure atmospheric comfort and save energy. 

Such a wall-mounted heat exchanger is conveniently controlled remotely or via WiFi using a mobile application. You can choose different operating modes, time, holiday mode, etc. In addition to electricity consumption, filtering functions, the sound level is also very important., especially if the mini recuperator will be installed in the bedroom or living room, where most of the time is spent. Therefore, it is worth choosing a mini recuperator that is as quiet as possible, but has no inferior characteristics in other respects.

The most popular mini recuperators

Our most popular mini recuperator models are BLAUBERG VENTO EXPERT A50, they use an efficient hexagonal-hole ceramic heat exchanger, a humidity sensor, an automatic shutter and an electric motor with an impeller on the outside, which results in quieter operation of the heat exchanger.

There is also an additional decorative cover with a seal so that you can turn off the recuperator when not in use and tightly close the duct. Outdoor covers in mini recuperators are equipped with wind protection against precipitation, reducing direct air flow into the premises due to strong winds and cold weather outside.

Mini recuperator price

A mini wall-mounted heat exchanger will usually always cost less than a regular heat exchanger, because due to the decentralized system, it does not need to run ducts around the premises. Wall-mounted heat exchangers can be of two types: with a ceramic or plate heat exchanger.

A plate heat exchanger ensures constant heat exchange, while in the case of a ceramic heat exchanger, the mini recuperator extracts air from the premises and heats the ceramics part of the time, and meanwhile supplies air to the premises part of the time, taking heat from the ceramics. This is a highly efficient method of energy exchange that saves energy and is suitable for our climate.

Installation of mini recuperators

Mini recuperators are mounted on walls, with one or more openings cut out in the back to allow for simultaneous intake of fresh air and removal of stale air. They do not require ducts or damper control systems, so installation is simple and quick. 

Also, the consent of neighbors is not required for installation. On average, it takes 2 to 4 hours to install a mini recuperator ventilation system in one facility. If you have any questions about mini heat recovery unit installation, or other specifics related to these devices - you can contact our team. We will help you choose the right solution, provide advice and installation.