04 / Archived service
Ventilation and heat recovery
The archived guide explained how ventilation removes odours and moisture, while heat-recovery equipment can reduce the energy lost with outgoing air.
Heat-recovery benefits described in the archive
The former site recommended total heat-exchange systems where appropriate and recorded the following potential benefits.
- Single-room and multi-room systems
- Moisture control
- Reduced heat loss
- Fresh-air replacement
- Reduced reliance on trickle vents
Historical applications
The page listed domestic and commercial kitchens, bathrooms, toilets and properties affected by excess moisture as typical applications.