So been looking at these for a while. We live in a bungalow and it suffers from poor ventilation. My wife also has asthma and does struggle with the stale air. We run a dehumidifier at night - does the trick but over winter last year (after having new windows, and roof) we still got condensation in the mornings - there is also the cost.
So thought i would give a PIV a chance as I liked what I read. initially I looked at getting one installed but the price put me off. After watching a few YouTube videos I figured that I would buy one and just do it myself.
Was pretty straight forward to be honest only an hour or so total to get it up and running. I already had sockets in the attic so I just wired it up to a three pin plug and used the correct fuse. Its very quiet, even if you run it on the highest fan speed. The dehumidifier is now detecting around 50 which is within the normal limit - some 10-20 lower than before.
Time will tell how good it is once the cold weather starts, I will update the review then but I am hopeful that will help.
*update*
With the recent cold snap I wanted to give an update. Temperatures have been as low as -3°C outside. At night we have the heating set to 16°C as normal.
Every time last year prior to having the PIV we had condensation on every window in the bungalow. This was after the new roof, insulation and windows. Also every year around this time, the toilet cistern would be covered in condensation as it is directly onto an external wall and we usually had to put a towel down behind the seat.
This year with the PIV - absolutely nothing. No condensation on the windows, or the cistern. Super happy with the purchase, doing exactly what I was hoping for and wouldnt hesitate to recommend to anyone in a similar position.
You can definitely notice the colder air being pumped in, but where I located the unit - don’t find that it causes much of an issue - I think some people may prefer the version with the heater element but I have not noticed it drastically reducing our hallway temperature.
Remains whisper quiet, and had no issues with it.
| Manufacturer | Mould Stop |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 57.2 x 37.2 x 37 cm; 6.75 kg |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Sound level | 56 dB |
| Special Features | Energy Efficient |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Item Weight | 6.75 kg |
