ᐅ Decision on Mechanical Ventilation System: Helios EC 300 W R vs. HomeVent Comfort FR 301
Created on: 4 Jul 2018 21:50
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Don_Mikele87
Hello everyone,
We are currently at the stage of deciding on the heating system for our house construction. We have decided to use an air-to-water heat pump and have chosen the Viessmann Vitocal 200S model AWB-M-E. So far, so good.
Now we need to decide on the controlled residential ventilation system. Our heating installer has presented us with the following options:
1. Helios Controlled Residential Ventilation EC 300 W R
2. HOVAL HomeVent comfort FR 301
According to the installer, the main difference is that with the Hoval system, you do not need to buy and connect a separate enthalpy exchanger, as this is already integrated (or otherwise technically unnecessary, with the same function). The price difference between the two is only €400 (Helios being more expensive), so this is not a major factor in the overall cost. There is some information available online about the Helios unit, but unfortunately not much about the Hoval.
Therefore, my question is: Has anyone already had experience with these devices or with either of them, and can offer some advice? What should be taken into account? Which would you choose and why?
Many thanks in advance for your support!
Best regards,
Michael
We are currently at the stage of deciding on the heating system for our house construction. We have decided to use an air-to-water heat pump and have chosen the Viessmann Vitocal 200S model AWB-M-E. So far, so good.
Now we need to decide on the controlled residential ventilation system. Our heating installer has presented us with the following options:
1. Helios Controlled Residential Ventilation EC 300 W R
2. HOVAL HomeVent comfort FR 301
According to the installer, the main difference is that with the Hoval system, you do not need to buy and connect a separate enthalpy exchanger, as this is already integrated (or otherwise technically unnecessary, with the same function). The price difference between the two is only €400 (Helios being more expensive), so this is not a major factor in the overall cost. There is some information available online about the Helios unit, but unfortunately not much about the Hoval.
Therefore, my question is: Has anyone already had experience with these devices or with either of them, and can offer some advice? What should be taken into account? Which would you choose and why?
Many thanks in advance for your support!
Best regards,
Michael
Hello,
we have also installed a Helios 500 EC for a living area of 180 sqm (1937 sq ft). The ventilation levels 1-2 are inaudible even at night. Levels 3-4 can be borderline at night.
Even the Helios customer service confirmed to me over the phone that it was a sensible decision to install the larger unit.
The system combined with the EasyControll control unit is really brilliant. You can control the ventilation from anywhere and always have an overview of the temperature, air quality, and humidity in each room.
we have also installed a Helios 500 EC for a living area of 180 sqm (1937 sq ft). The ventilation levels 1-2 are inaudible even at night. Levels 3-4 can be borderline at night.
Even the Helios customer service confirmed to me over the phone that it was a sensible decision to install the larger unit.
The system combined with the EasyControll control unit is really brilliant. You can control the ventilation from anywhere and always have an overview of the temperature, air quality, and humidity in each room.