Better Exhaust Starts at the Cap

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Every bath fan, range hood, dryer, and ERV ends its run at the same place: the termination cap. It is the smallest part of the system and often the one chosen last, yet it decides whether exhaust air leaves the building cleanly or lingers where it causes damage. A cheap plastic flapper can rattle in the wind, stick open in winter, let pests into the duct, or add enough resistance to cut a fan’s real airflow.

Worse is no cap at all. Ventilation Maximum puts it plainly: exhaust ducts are often discharged into attic roof vents, down into the soffits, or straight into the attic space. A 110 CFM bath fan doing that dumps 110 cubic feet of moist air into the attic every minute it runs, which leads to mold, rot, wet insulation, ice dams, and shingle damage. The soffits are the attic’s fresh air intake, so exhaust sent there simply comes back in.

Three manufacturers solve this with heavy gauge metal caps built to last: Artis Metals, Ventilation Maximum, and Seiho.

Wall Caps

When the duct runs out through a sidewall, the wall cap is the only thing between the duct and the weather. It needs to seal tight when the fan is off, open freely when it runs, and keep out birds and rodents.

Artis Metals Wall Hoods

Artis wall caps are made for dryer venting, kitchen and bath fan exhaust, furnace air intake, whole house ventilation, and HRVs. Damper models come standard with a spring close damper and weather seal for better energy performance.

  • Configurations: Order with a damper only, a screen only, or a damper and screen (D, S, or SD prefix). Use damper only for dryer venting, and screen only for furnace air intake.
  • Dampers and Screens: Spring close, foam lined dampers. Screens are 1/4 inch, with 1/8 inch screens available on request.
  • Three Materials:
    • Galvanized Steel: G-90 galvanized steel, sizes 4 to 12 inch.
    • Stainless Steel: 304-2B Stainless hood, flange, and collar with an aluminum damper. Sizes 4 to 12 inch.
    • Copper: 16 oz. copper with copper screens, a natural match for copper roofing and trim. Sizes 4 to 10 inch.

Product Pages: Galvanized Steel | Stainless Steel | Copper
Specs: Galvanized Steel | Stainless Steel | Copper

VMAX AF Series Wall Exhaust Traps

The AF series is built for dryers, bath fans, air exchangers, and range hoods, and its patented back-draft damper is the centerpiece. The housing is designed for accurate net airflow in both directions, which eliminates discharge pressure at the outlet.

  • Patented Triple Seal Damper: An air tight, triple sealed, insulated shutter closes thermetically between the home and the outdoors for real energy savings. Because the damper is insulated, air inside it stays warm, so it resists condensation and never freezes shut.
  • Anti-Gust Deflector: A storm proof deflector stops wind gusts from opening and closing the damper, so there is no clapping noise.
  • Exhaust or Intake: The damper converts from exhaust to air intake in minutes, making the same hood useful for makeup or fresh air.
  • Construction: Factory built galvanized steel housing with a removable galvanized steel bird screen. Phosphate treated and finished inside and out with baked polyester powder paint with UV protection, in black or white standard, with special and RAL colors available.
  • Sizes: 3, 4, 5, and 6 inch round, plus 3-1/4 x 10 inch rectangular (AF3 through AF10).
  • Warranty and Standards: Lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects and 5 years on paint and corrosion. ASTM-527.

VMAX AF Product Page | VMAX AF Specs

Seiho SFX and SFX-S Hooded Vent Caps

Where the exhaust exits a visible wall, Seiho’s hooded vent caps bring an architectural look to the termination. The SFX shares the round louvered face of Seiho’s SX cap and adds a full hood making it the right pick for exteriors that need protection from the elements the building design does not already provide. They suit bathroom and kitchen exhaust, fresh air intake, storage rooms, attics, and basements in homes, apartments, and commercial buildings.

  • Two Materials:
    • SFX (Aluminum): Lightweight aluminum with a clear anodized finish, in 3-12 inch duct sizes.
    • SFX-S (Stainless Steel): 304 stainless steel with a polished finish, 4 and 6 inch duct sizes.
  • Free Area: 0.02 sq ft (3 inch) – 0.31 sq ft (12 inch).
  • Simple Installation: A spring mounted collar slides into the duct and holds the cap in place, so the face is installed with only high grade silicone caulk. No screws mar the surface, and no special tools or adjustments are required, so the caps can go in after all other exterior work is complete.
  • Built-In Drain: A drain at the bottom of the cap lets water escape.
  • Options: Insect screens are available (SFX-N and SFX-SN models), and custom colors are available for the SFX Series.
  • Sizing Tip: Seiho recommends a maximum free area velocity of 750 FPM. Divde the fan’s CFM by 750 to find the minimum free area, so a 125 CFM fan needs at least 0.16 sq. ft., which points the the 10 inch SFX at 0.24 sq. ft.

Important Note: Seiho’s free area is given in sq. ft. instead of sq. in. To determine the minimum free area for sq. in., multiply the minimum sq. ft. by 144. (0.16 sq. ft. would be 23 sq. in.)

Product Pages: SFX | SFX-S
Specs: Seiho Wall Caps Catalog

Roof Caps

A roof cap has a harder job than a wall cap. It sits in direct sun, rain, and snow, and it has to keep water out of a hole in the roof for decades while letting exhaust out freely.

Artis Metals J-Vent Roof Caps

The Artis J-Vent is used mainly as an exhaust vent for bathrooms, range hoods, and other air quality applications, and it also works for passive attic ventilation or fresh air intake.

  • Low Silhouette: A low profile hood that sits cleanly on the roofline and installs on any roof pitch.
  • Insect Screen: A 1/8 inch insect screen comes standard.
  • Installation: Every J-Vent roof cap we carry is the hard connect version, with an extended collar that reaches below the roof sheathing. Rigid or flex duct connects directly to that collar, creating a secure, sealed path from the fan to the outdoors.
  • Three Materials:
    • Galvanized Steel: G-90 galvanized steel, 4 to 12 inch, with free area from 12-113 sq. in.
    • Stainless Steel: 4 inch round duct with a crimped hood, and a 6 or 8 inch round duct with a three piece hood.
    • Copper: 4 inch round duct with a crimped hood, and 5 through 12 inch round duct with a three piece hood.

Product Pages: Galvanized Steel | Stainless Steel | Copper
Specs: Galvanized Steel | Stainless Steel | Copper

Ventilation Maximum VMAX CT Roof Exhaust Traps

Ventilation Maximum designed the CT series specifically to carry both fan, range hood, air exchanger, and dryer exhaust up and out of the building, with details that most roof caps skip.

  • Raised Discharge: The exhaust sits 5-3/4 inches off the roof deck so the wind carries the exhaust away instead of depositing it on the roof, where odors can soak in and attract rodents. The height also reduces the risk of water infiltration.
  • Built-In Deflector: The deflector prevents back drafts and damper clapping, sends exhaust out the sides instead of straight down so warm air does not melt snow and form ice dams, and lets the cap keep working even when buried under snow.
  • Damper With Moisture Relief: A built-in damper opens when the fan runs and closes when it shuts off. A small opening in the damper releases excess moisture between the fan and the cap, so condensation cannot freeze the damper open or closed.
  • Full Size Collar: A built-in collar matches the fan outlet so exhaust flows up and out without restriction, reducing condensation inside the unit.
  • Models:
    • VMAX-CT-4: Built-in 4 inch round collar.
    • VMAX-CT-6: Built-in 6 inch round collar.
    • VMAX-CT-10: Built-in 3-1/4 x 10 inch rectangular collar for range hoods.
  • Construction: 24 and 26 gauge structural galvanized steel (ZF75) with a built-in wire mesh rodent screen and an anti-gust, storm proof deflector. Finished inside and out with baked polyester powder paint with UV protection, in black, brown, or grey. Fits roof slopes from 2/12 to 15/12.
  • Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty on all manufacturing defects and 5 years on paint and corrosion.

VMAX CT Product Page | VMAX CT Specs

Finish the Job Right

A well chosen fan deserves a cap that lets it perform. For the wall, Artis offers simple, durable caps in galvanized, aluminum, stainless, or copper, while the Ventilation Maximum AF series adds a patented insulated damper that seals tight and never freezes shut, and the Seiho SFX and SFX-S bring a clean, hooded architectural look in anodized aluminum or polished stainless steel. For the roof, the Artis J-Vent gives a low profile cap in the material that matches the home, and the Ventilation Maximum CT series lifts exhaust off the roof with a deflector that fights back drafts and ice dams. Explore our full selection of wall caps and roof caps at HVACquick.com.

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Seventy Years of Airflow

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Few names in ventilation carry the history of Soler & Palau. In February 1951, Eduardo Soler and José Palau founded the company in Ripoll, Spain, building fans and single-phase controllers for industrial and commercial use. More than seventy years later, the Soler & Palau Ventilation Group is headquartered in Barcelona, operates manufacturing facilities in 12 countries, and has a presence in more than 90 countries with S&P USA based in Jacksonville, Florida.

Using steel and aluminum sourced from U.S. metal manufacturers, the Jacksonville team builds a broad range of American-made commercial ventilation products, including centrifugal fans, propeller fans, inline ventilation, relief hoods, and fresh air supply products. Choosing S&P USA commercial products supports American manufacturing, from the domestic suppliers who provide the materials to the skilled employees who build the products. Their products carry HVI, AMCA, UL, and ETL certifications, and their focus is simple: solving ventilation and indoor air quality challenges for both homes and commercial buildings.

TD-MIXVENT Series Inline Mixed Flow Duct Fans

The TD-MIXVENT is built to deliver the most airflow from the smallest possible housing. A mixed flow impeller paired with internal guide vanes at the discharge produces smooth, laminar airflow that cuts turbulence and noise while holding a strong airflow to pressure ratio. With nine sizes from 4 to 16 inch duct, the series covers everything from a single bathroom to light commercial exhaust, and it fits where space is tight, such as drop ceilings and cabinets.

  • Removable Body: The motor and impeller assembly lifts out of the housing without disturbing the attached ductwork, so service and replacement take minutes. The terminal box rotates 360 degrees for easy wiring.
  • Construction: Models 100 through 150 use a tough reinforced polypropylene housing with ABS blades. Models 200 through 400 use galvanized steel with an epoxy-polyester coating, with aluminum blades on the 250 and up.
  • Motors: Permanently lubricated, sealed ball bearing motors rated for 40,000 hours of continuous operation, all suitable for voltage speed control. The TD-250 and TD-315 include dual speed (LS/HS) connections.
  • Listings: HVI certified, AMCA Seal for Air Performance, and cULus listed. The TD-100×1, 125, 150, and 200 are ENERGY STAR qualified. The TD-250 and TD-315 are UL listed for outdoor use, and the TD-355 and TD-400 are UL 507 and UL 705 certified.
  • Code Compliance: The TD-100, TD-100×1, and TD-150 are California Title 24 compliant and meet ASHRAE 62.2 when installed with a CVC control.
  • Warranty: 5 year limited warranty on the fan housing and motor. TD bathroom exhaust kits carry a 7 year warranty.

TD-MIXVENT Product Page | TD-MIXVENT Specs

TD-SILENT Series Extremely Quiet Inline Mixed Flow Duct Fans

Some installations demand airflow without the noise. For fans located near bedrooms, offices, or media rooms, the TD-SILENT is engineered from the inside out for quiet operation. Sound waves pass through a perforated inner skin and are absorbed by a layer of sound-absorbent insulation before they reach the duct or the space around the fan.

  • Acoustic Construction: Reinforced plastic housing with a sound attenuating liner and sound-absorbent outer cover. Rubber gaskets on the inlet and outlet absorb vibration and provide a virtually air-tight seal.
  • Low Profile: Designed for installations with low height limits, such as suspended ceilings, with an integral mounting bracket, a removable body for service without disturbing the ductwork, and a terminal box that rotates 360 degrees.
  • Motors: The TD-125XS uses a shaded pole motor with self-lubricating sleeve bearings. The TD-150S and TD-200S use permanent capacitor, external rotor motors with sealed for life ball bearings. All are rated for 40,000 hours and suitable for voltage speed control.
  • Listings: HVI certified, AMCA Seal for Air Performance, UL and cUL listed, and ENERGY STAR qualified. The TD-125XS and TD-150S are California Title 24 compliant and meet ASHRAE 62.2 when installed with a CVC control.
  • Warranty: 5 year limited warranty on the fan housing and motor.

TD-SILENT Product Page | TD-SILENT Specs

MD6-ES24VK Outside Air Motorized Damper & Envirosense Ventilation Control Kit

Tight modern homes need a controlled path for fresh air to meet building code and ASHRAE 62.2. The MD6-ES24VK kit brings outdoor air into the return side of the central HVAC system through a 6 inch motorized damper, and lets the ES24V control decide when that air is worth bringing in.

  • How It Works: The damper installs between the fresh air wall cap, roof cap, or screened soffit vent and the HVAC return duct. When the ES24V calls for ventilation, the damper opens and the control can start the furnace blower to distribute fresh air through the existing ductwork.
  • Motorized Damper Specs: 6 inch round duct, 24V 60Hz, 0.3 A, 6 W, 50 dB or less. Mounts horizontally or vertically, indoors only, and handles conditioned or unconditioned airstreams from -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C).
  • ES24V Envirosense Control: Back-lit LCD and a simple four-button interface with Off, On, and Eco modes. Fan run time is adjustable from 5 to 60 minutes per hour in 5 minute steps.
  • Weather Lockouts: Included temperature and humidity sensors mount in the fresh air duct and check conditions every 10 seconds. In Eco mode, ventilation stops when outdoor air passes adjustable limits (high temperature 65 to 105°F, low temperature 20 to 60°F, high humidity 55 to 90%, low humidity 10 to 50%). Even during a lockout, the control runs the fan 5 minutes every 15 minutes to maintain ASHRAE 62.2-2010 compliance.
  • System Integration: Optional outputs for a duct heater and furnace blower, with a 24VAC supply. S&P recommends 20VA be available from the HVAC transformer to run the damper, or an auxiliary transformer or isolation relay if it is not.
  • Warranty: 5 year warranty on materials and workmanship.

MD6-ES24VK Product Page | MD6-ES24VK Specs

S&P Commercial Ventilation

S&P USA’s Jacksonville team builds a broad range of commercial ventilation, from centrifugal roof exhausters to propeller wall fans. Here are two workhorses from that lineup.

STXB Belt Drive Centrifugal Upblast Roof Exhausters

When the exhaust is greasy, contaminated, or hot, the STXB sends it straight up and away from the roof. The motor and drive sit in an enclosed, ventilated compartment isolated from the airstream, making it a go-to for restaurant hoods, kitchen exhaust, fume and smoke removal, lab fume hoods, and chemical process exhaust.

  • Performance: Up to 37,920 CFM at static pressures up to 3 in. w.g., in sizes 8 through 48.
  • Construction: Spun aluminum housing and curb cap with an integral deep spun inlet (galvanized steel curb cap on UL 762 and UL 793 units). The all aluminum, non-overloading backward inclined wheel is dynamically balanced, and neoprene isolators reduce vibration and sound.
  • Belt Drive: Lower operating RPM keeps sound levels down, and adjustable cast iron pulleys make it easy to fine tune airflow when balancing the system. Drives are sized for at least 150% of motor horsepower.
  • Listings: AMCA licensed for air and sound. cULus 705 listed, with cULus 762 for restaurant exhaust and cULus 793 for smoke control systems (500°F for 4 hours and 1,000°F for 15 minutes) available. Suitable for NFPA installations.
  • Options: EC motor version (STXBe) for 0-10V speed control from a building management system, high temperature STXB-HT and STXB-HT2 models, and a high wind option with Miami-Dade NOA, Florida Product Approval, and Texas Department of Insurance listing.
  • Warranty: 5 year bearing warranty on the standard STXB, with heavy-duty ball bearings sized for an L10 life over 100,000 hours.

STXB Product Page | STXB Specs

GED Direct Drive Sidewall Propeller Exhaust Fans

For moving large volumes of air at low static pressure, the GED is a simple, dependable wall fan. It provides general ventilation for warehouses, manufacturing and assembly plants, parking garages, gymnasiums, equipment rooms, and greenhouses.

  • Performance: 300 to 3,500 CFM at static pressures up to 3/4 in. w.g., in sizes 10 through 20 inch.
  • Construction: 16 or 18 gauge G-90 galvanized steel panel with a one piece spun venturi for maximum efficiency. Fabricated aluminum propeller blades mount directly on the motor shaft and are statically and dynamically balanced.
  • Easy Installation: Prepunched mounting holes, formed flanges for rigidity, an integral OSHA approved motor side guard, and suitable for all-angle installation. Every unit is factory run and tested before shipment.
  • eGED EC Motor Option: Converts single phase AC to DC for higher efficiency, offers 80% usable turndown versus 30% on a PSC motor, and moves up to 3,700 CFM.
  • Mounting and Accessories: Wall housings, filtered wall housings, and wall collars, plus gravity or motorized dampers, rainhoods, and safety guards. The same fan reverses its venturi to become the GSD supply fan.
  • Listings and Warranty: AMCA licensed for air and sound, with optional cULus 705 listing. 5 year fan housing warranty and 1 year motor warranty. Most sizes ship next day or within 10 days through the S&P Quickship program.

GED Product Page | GED Specs

The S&P Difference

Whether the job calls for a versatile inline fan in one of nine sizes, a fan quiet enough to install next to a bedroom, or a smart fresh air damper that responds to outdoor conditions, Soler & Palau brings more than seventy years of engineering to each solution. Every product featured here is backed by a 5 year warranty and built to help contractors and homeowners meet code and keep indoor air healthy. Explore the full Soler & Palau lineup at HVACquick.com.

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Boosting Dryer Performance

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A clothes dryer is designed to push air through a short, straight run of duct. Real homes rarely cooperate. Laundry rooms land in the middle of the house, on the second floor, or in a basement, and the exhaust has to travel through long runs and multiple elbows to reach the outdoors. Every foot of duct and every bend adds static pressure. The result is lower airflow, longer drying times, higher energy bills, extra wear on the dryer, and lint that settles inside the duct where it becomes a fire hazard.

An inline dryer booster fan solves the problem by adding the airflow the dryer cannot produce on its own.

When Is a Dryer Booster Needed?

Duct length is measured as equivalent length, which adds a penalty for every fitting. Both Suncourt and Atmosphere count each 90° bend (and Suncourt adds each screened exterior hood) as 5 feet of straight duct. Atmosphere recommends a booster once equivalent duct length passes these points:

  • No bends: 25 feet of duct
  • One 90° bend: 20 feet
  • Two 90° bends: 15 feet
  • Three 90° bends: 10 feet

This is a conservative rule. Many building codes allow longer runs before a booster is required, and dryer manufacturers publish their own limits, so always check the dryer installation manual and your local code.

Standard Booster or DEDPV?

Not every booster fan carries the same listing, and the difference matters for code compliance.

  • Dryer Exhaust Duct Power Ventilator (DEDPV): A booster listed to the DEDPV supplement of UL 705. These units add safety monitoring for a lint-laden, high-temperature airstream, such as indicator panels, blockage detection, and high temperature shutoff. Current building codes recognize DEDPVs specifically for extending dryer duct runs.
  • Standard duct booster: Safety listed as a general fan (UL 705 or UL 507) without the DEDPV supplement. These fans still move dryer air well, but they may not satisfy an inspector where the local code calls for a DEDPV.

If the job is going through inspection, specify a DEDPV-listed unit.

Pressure Switch or Current Sensor?

A booster needs to know when the dryer is running. Manufacturers use two methods.

  • Pressure switch: Senses the pressure the dryer creates in the duct and starts the fan. It needs no electrical connection to the dryer circuit, but S&P recommends mounting it within about 15 feet of the dryer outlet so it sees enough pressure, and wind, stack effect, and lint buildup can affect it.
  • Current sensor: Clips around the dryer’s power lead or mounts at the outlet or breaker and starts the fan whenever the dryer draws current. Suncourt and S&P both favor this method because it is maintenance free and unaffected by duct conditions.

Fantech DEDPV-705 UL Listed Ventilator

Fantech’s DEDPV-705 is certified by Underwriters Laboratories to the DEDPV requirements of UL 705 and is UL listed for both gas and electric clothes dryers.

  • Duct Length: Supports up to 125 linear feet of 4 inch duct at sea level.
  • High Altitude Rated: Thinner air reduces fan performance, so Fantech publishes a maximum equivalent duct length by elevation:
    • 2,000 ft: 114 feet
    • 4,000 ft: 106 feet
    • 6,000 ft: 98 feet
    • 8,000 ft: 92 feet
    • 10,000 ft: 85 feet
  • Controls: Pressure-sensing switch for automatic operation with an indicator panel that shows product status.
  • Construction: Galvanized metal, leak-proof housing rated for air up to 167°F, with a 5 foot power cord for 120V.
  • Performance: HVI certified at 150 CFM at 0.20 in. w.g., 78 W.

DEDPV-705 Product Page | DEDPV-705 Specs

Suncourt Centrasense DRM04 DEDPV Clothes Dryer Booster Fan

Certified to the DEDPV supplement of UL 705 and CSA C22.2 No. 113, the Centrasense meets the 2015 IRC for residential electric dryers.

  • Duct Length: Suitable for dryer ducts from 25 to 100 equivalent feet.
  • Controls: Suncourt’s clip-on Easy-Mount Current Sensor provides a stable interlock with the dryer. The fan starts after a 3 second delay and stops 10 seconds after the dryer shuts off.
  • Monitoring: A remote indicator panel, flush mounted or mounted on a standard electrical box, shows duct system and fan status and flags low airflow, low RPM or high temperature limit, and an unplugged current sensor.
  • Serviceability: Duct cleanout sleeves allow periodic inspection and cleaning without removing the fan.
  • Installation: Approved for installation for electric dryers only.
  • Performance: 4 inch duct, 97 W.
    • 180 CFM at 0.2 in. w.g.
    • 115 CFM at 1.0 in. w.g.
    • 60 CFM at 1.4 in. w.g.
  • Warranty: 5 year limited warranty, 158°F air temperature rating with thermal overload and high temperature limit protection. Assembled in the USA.

Centrasense Product Page | Centrasense Specs

Vortex VTX-DEDPV and DBF-DEDPV Dryer Exhaust Duct Power Ventilators

Atmosphere’s DEDPV pair is certified to UL 705 and CSA C22.2 #113 Clause 12. Both energize automatically when the dryer runs and maintain an air velocity of 1,200 FPM to keep lint moving.

  • VTX-DEDPV: Inline round housing with a remote LED panel that confirms proper fan operation and alerts the user to a problem.
  • DBF-DEDPV: Wall cabinet style with the LED indicator on the front panel.
  • Safety: Both monitor internal pressure to detect and report a blockage, and a thermal fuse shuts the fan down in the event of a dryer fire.
  • Performance: 4 inch duct, 68 W.
    • VTX-DEDPV: 175 CFM at 0.2 in. w.g., 96 CFM at 1.0 in. w.g.
    • DBF-DEDPV: 176 CFM at 0.2 in. w.g., 105 CFM at 1.0 in. w.g.
  • Warranty: 10 years.


Product Pages: VTX-DEDPV | DBF-DEDPV

Specs: VTX-DEDPV | DBF-DEDPV

Vortex VTX400P and VTX400C Inline Dryer Boosters

For long runs where a DEDPV listing is not required, the VTX400 series delivers the highest airflow of the 4 inch fans in this lineup.

  • VTX400P: Built-in pressure switch runs the fan for 10 minutes, pauses for 15 seconds, and restarts if the dryer is still pushing air.
  • VTX400C: Current sensor with or without a 5 minute delay-off.
  • Performance: 4 inch duct, 80 W, 2,970 RPM.
    • 200 CFM at 0.2 in. w.g.
    • 119 CFM at 1.0 in. w.g.
    • 70 CFM at 1.5 in. w.g.
  • Listing: Conforms to UL 507 and CSA C22.2 No. 113, ETL listed, 10 year performance warranty.

VTX400 Product Page | VTX400 Specs

Fantech DBF Duct Booster Fans

Fantech’s DBF series uses a pressure-sensing switch on every model and is HVI certified for performance. These fans conform to UL 507 and are not listed to the UL 705 DEDPV supplement.

  • DBF 110: Plastic housing, supports duct runs up to 108 linear feet. HVI rated 160 CFM at 0.20 in. w.g., 66 W.
  • DBF 4XL: Galvanized metal housing with a 5 foot power cord, supports duct runs up to 125 linear feet. HVI rated 150 CFM at 0.20 in. w.g., 78 W.
  • DBF 4XLT: Everything in the DBF 4XL plus an indicator panel. HVI rated 150 CFM at 0.20 in. w.g., 78 W.

DBF Product Page
Specs: DBF 110 | DBF 4XL | DBF 4XLT

S&P PV-100x Dryer Booster Kits

The S&P PV-100x uses a backward curved metal centrifugal wheel on an external rotor PSC motor with sealed ball bearings, housed in galvanized steel with a black baked enamel finish.

  • Duct Length: Up to 105 linear feet of 4 inch rigid duct, or a maximum of 6 elbows and 80 feet.
  • Kits:
    • PV-100XPS: PV-100x fan, air pressure sensing switch with electronic cycle timing board, and mounting bracket.
    • DBF-100XC: PV-100x fan, CS-325 high current sensing switch, and mounting bracket.
    • PV-DEDPV: cULus 705 listed dryer exhaust ventilator, for use with gas or electric clothes dryers, 6 ft power cord
  • Performance: 130 CFM at 0.25 in. w.g., 80 CFM at 1.0 in. w.g., 84 W max.
  • Listing: ETL listed, AMCA seal for air performance, HVI certified, 5 year limited warranty.

PV-100x Product Page | PV-100x Specs

Suncourt DRY04 Centrax Dryer Boosting Kits

Suncourt’s original boosting kit includes the fan, mounting brackets, cable ties, and a current switch.

  • Duct Length: For 25 to 100 feet of equivalent rigid duct.
  • Construction: External rotor motor for quiet operation, backward inclined impellers that reduce lint buildup, 140°F rating, and thermal overload protection with automatic reset. Tested to UL 705 and CSA C22.2 No. 113.
  • Installation: Approved for installation for electric dryers only.
  • Performance: 40 W, 200 CFM at 0 in. w.g., 60 CFM at 1.0 in. w.g.
  • Warranty: 5 year limited.

DRY04 Product Page | DRY04 Specs

Vortex LT4 and LT4S Secondary Lint Traps

The dryer’s own lint screen does not catch everything. Airborne lint that slips past it collects in the duct and on the booster fan, where it restricts airflow and becomes fuel for a fire. A secondary lint trap installed between the dryer and the booster catches it first.

  • Construction: Powder coated 24 gauge galvanized steel box with a finishing frame for a clean wall installation.
  • LT4: Standard depth box with 4 inch round adapters.
  • LT4S: Low profile box with 4 inch oval adapters that fits inside a 2×4 wall.
  • Inspection Window: A 4 inch window shows lint accumulation at a glance, so you know when to clean the screen.

LT Product Page
Specs: LT4 | LT4S

Completing the System

A booster fan works best as part of a well built vent system. Pair it with the InOvate Dryerbox and MagVent connectors covered in our Optimizing Dryer Venting post to keep the transition behind the dryer short and crush free, and finish with a low resistance exterior termination.

Whether you need a DEDPV for an inspected new build or a high-output booster to rescue an existing long run, the right fan restores airflow, shortens drying times, and keeps lint moving out of the home. Explore our complete line of dryer boosting products at HVACquick.com.

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The Invisible Danger

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Imagine an invisible, odorless, and tasteless gas silently seeping into your home, posing a serious threat to your health. This isn’t a plot from a sci-fi movie; it’s the reality of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be found present in any house, new or old, anywhere in the world.

Understanding radon, its risks, and how to combat it is crucial for every homeowner.

What is radon and why should you care?

Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It’s found in all 50 states and can exist in varying concentrations in the ground beneath your home. When it decays, radon releases tiny, radioactive particles that, when inhaled, can damage the cells lining your lungs.

The most significant health impact of radon is its direct link to lung cancer. According to the EPA, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall, right after smoking. Long-term exposure to elevated radon levels dramatically increases your risk of developing this deadly disease, and because you can’t see or smell it, the only way to know if your home has high radon levels is to test for it.

How does radon sneak into your home?

https://www.cdc.gov/radon/about/radon-home.html

Radon enters your home through various pathways, often exploiting the natural differences in air pressure between your house and the soil beneath it. Your home often acts like a vacuum, drawing air (and radon) from the ground:

  • Construction joints: Gaps where concrete sections meet allow radon to seep through.
  • Cavities and cracks inside walls: Openings within block walls or plaster cracks can draw in soil gas
  • Sump pumps: Unsealed covers over sump pits provide a direct pathway from soil to air.
  • Cracks in solid floors: Fractures in concrete slabs offer direct routes for radon gas to enter.
  • Gaps around service pipes: Openings where pipes penetrate floors or walls create easy entry points.
  • Gaps in suspended floors: Unsealed spaces around floorboards or access points in crawl spaces allow radon up.
  • Private wells and groundwater supplies: Radon dissolved in well water can be released into indoor air during use.

Essentially, any opening that connects your home’s interior to the soil beneath it can be an entry point for radon.

Radon Resources

The Indoor Environments Association (IEA), once known as AARST, is a leading non-profit professional organization dedicated to protecting public health from radon.

Their significance towards radon lies in several key areas:

Scientific Research: IEA has 4 decades of rigorous scientific research and have definitively established radon as a major cause of cancer mortality in the U.S.

Developing National Standards: accredited by ANSI, IEA develops and maintains national consensus standards for radon measurement and mitigation, vital for providing standardized approaches for every building type to ensure effective radon reduction and long-term protection.

Public Health Advocacy: They advocate for public health by emphasizing that an individual’s radon exposure accumulates over time, increasing the risk of preventable lung cancer. Their work aims to ensure that effective measurement and mitigation practices are adopted to safeguard occupants.

Data and Reporting: IEA compiles and publishes reports, such as the Radon Report Card, which provides state-by-state data on radon levels, health impacts, and policy requirements, further highlighting the widespread nature of the radon issue.

IEA’s work underscores that preventing radon exposure is one of the most important environmental health challenges we face today, advocating for standardized measurement and mitigation practices to safeguard occupants.

Monitoring Radon Levels in the Home

SunRadon Lüft® Pro

SunRadon’s Lüft Pro gives homeowners continuous peace of mind by transforming complex sub-slab soil gas monitoring into an automated, plug-and-play visual status system.

  • Continuous Monitoring: With 24/7 monitoring, notifies if there is a sudden increase in radon levels, indicative of a mitigation fan failure.
  • 6-in-1 Multi Sensor: Not only monitors radon levels, it also monitors VOCs, CO2, barometric pressure, temperature, and relative humidity.
  • Zero-Calibration Plug-in Design: Fits into standard wall outlets without batteries, mounting hardware, or scheduled calibration maintenance.
  • Lüft Mobile App: Provides easy access to monitor your Indoor-Air-Quality from anywhere and anytime. Traffic light color coding of the sensor readings quickly visualizes elevated or even dangerous readings.

Lüft® Pro Product Page | Lüft Pro® Specs

How Radon Fans Mitigate the Risk

Once testing reveals elevated radon levels, a radon mitigation system is installed, and at its heart is the radon fan. These specialized fans are the active component that tackles the problem head-on:

  • Creating a “Vacuum” Beneath Your Home: The most common and effective mitigation method is called “sub-slab depressurization” or SSD. A PVC pipe is installed through the foundation slab and connected to the radon fan. The fan then creates a continuous, slight vacuum beneath your home’s foundation.
  • Drawing Radon Away: This negative pressure effectively draws radon gas from the soil and gravel underneath your home before it can ever enter your living space.
  • Safe Venting Outdoors: The fan continuously pulls this radon-laden air through the pipe and safely vents it outside, typically above the roofline, where it quickly disperses harmlessly into the atmosphere.
  • Continuous Protection: Radon fans are designed to run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that the dangerous gas is consistently removed from beneath your home, maintaining safe indoor radon levels.

By actively and continuously removing radon, these fans act as an unseen shield, transforming your home into a safer environment and significantly reducing the risk of radon-induced lung cancer for you and your family.

Choosing your defense

While understanding how radon mitigation works is vital, selecting the right equipment is equally important for long-lasting protection. At HVACquick, we partner with leading manufacturers known for their reliability and performance in radon reduction.

When it comes to top-tier radon fans and mitigation supplies, two names stand out:

Fantech: A pioneer in ventilation with over 40 years of experience dedicated to healthy indoor air, Fantech introduced the first inline radon fan to the U.S. in 1983, the first EC radon fan on the market. Their Rn series radon fans are engineered for robust construction, airtight reliability, and efficient performance, making them a trusted choice for a wide variety of sub-slab conditions. Fantech’s commitment to quality and innovation positions them as a leading provider of dependable radon mitigation solutions.

RadonAway: Founded in 1990 by Spruce Environmental Technologies, Inc. and based in Massachusetts, RadonAway offers the industry’s most diverse and rigorously tested line of radon fans and integrated mitigation solutions. They empower professionals with innovative product development, comprehensive system design support, and deep-rooted industry leadership, ensuring effective and reliable radon reduction for every project. Their extensive range means there’s a RadonAway fan designed for virtually any home’s specific needs.

Don’t let radon remain an invisible threat. Test your home, and if elevated levels are found, a professional radon mitigation system with a reliable radon fan is your best defense for peace of mind and healthy living.

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Maximizing Air Quality and System Efficiency

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Indoor air quality plays a direct role in human health, occupant comfort, and mechanical equipment longevity. Standard HVAC systems continuously circulate airborne contaminants through living and working spaces. Proper inline mechanical air filtration captures particulate matter before it damages HVAC blowers, fouls cooling coils, or compromises indoor air quality.

Importance of Filtration

Air filtration in residential and light commercial HVAC systems serves two primary functions: protecting mechanical equipment and safeguarding indoor air quality. Without adequate filtration, dust and debris accumulate on blower wheels and heat exchangers. Dust buildup on evaporator coils acts as an insulator, reducing thermal transfer efficiency, increasing energy consumption, and raising the risk of system breakdown.

From a health perspective, effective filtration removes particulate matter that penetrates deep into human lungs. Maintaining clean air paths keeps HVAC airflow velocity stable and reduces static pressure resistance caused by dirty components.

Usage

Unlike central furnace filter racks built for high-volume air handlers moving 1200+ CFM, inline filter boxes are designed for targeted, lower-volume duct runs operating between 100 to 500 CFM. Here are a couple of filter box applications:

  • ERV/HRV: When placed upstream of an ERV or HRV, it will pre-filter fresh outdoor air coming into the home delivering clean makeup air to living spaces.
  • Concealed filtration: In conjunction with an inline fan, these systems can be concealed in the ceiling creating a specialized HEPA filtration system that doesn’t clash with the aesthetics of the room.

Thanks to deep-pleat and V-bank/W-bank configurations, the expanded surface area significantly lowers static pressure drop and extends filter lifespan, making maintenance less frequent. When paired with the AirScape Digital Filter Monitor, differential pressure tracking provides timely, automated reminders when it is time for a filter swap to keep your system performing at peak efficiency.

CFB Series MERV-13 Inline Filter Boxes

Designed for targeted airflow management in residential applications, this unit provides exceptional continuous particulate removal. With the sheer number of models the CFB has for different applications, it is our most versatile filter box.

  • Construction: Lightweight aluminum housing built for inline duct integration.
  • Filtration: Comes standard with 4-inch deep MERV-13 filters for maximum surface area and minimal static pressure loss. Upgradeable to MERV-15 or carbon-impregnated media for specialized odor control. Carbon filter only available for CFB-6 or CFB-8. CFB-6-OS model comes standard with MERV-15.
  • Duct Sizes: Sized for 6, 8, 10, and 12-inch ductwork. Special oversized model (CFB-6-OS) utilize a larger filter cabinet tapered to 6-inch collars to allow low airflow resistance.
  • Airflow:
    • MERV 13: Up to 2059 CFM maximum.
    • MERV 15: Up to 1415 CFM maximum.

CFB Product Page | CFB Specs

SFB-V Series MERV-13 V-Bank Inline Filter Boxes

Engineered for applications where cabinet air loss cannot be tolerated, this unit minimizes system leakage across all operating speeds. It features toolless access latches that simplify routine servicing, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance, tight- clearance installations.

  • Construction: Aluminum Composite Paneling (ACP) with full door and filter area gasketing for an ultra-low cabinet leakage profile.
  • Filter Configuration: V-bank filter arrangement coming standard with two 2-inch MERV 13 filters, upgradable to MERV 15.
  • Duct Sizes: Designed for 8, 12, and 14-inch duct systems.
  • Airflow:
    • MERV 13: Up to 2441 CFM maximum.
    • MERV 15: Testing data unavailable.

SFB-V Product Page | SFB-V Specs

IFWB Series W-Bank Insulated High Flow Inline Filter Boxes

Built specifically to manage continuous high-volume airflow across demanding commercial and large-scale residential layouts. Its specialized internal design maximizes active surface area to ensure high volumetric flow rates while keeping pressure drop to an absolute minimum.

  • Construction: .04 double-walled aluminum insulated with 1-inch R4.3 fiberglass along 4 sides.
  • Filter Configuration: W-bank filter arrangement coming standard with 4 2-inch MERV 13 filters, upgradable to MERV 15.
  • Duct Sizes: Designed for 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, or 20-inch duct systems.
  • Airflow:
    • MERV 13: Up to 4962 CFM maximum.
    • MERV 15: Up to 4721 CFM maximum.

IFWB Product Page | IFWB Specs

IFHB Series Inline HEPA Filter Boxes

Delivers heavy-duty air scrubbing capability engineered for high-demand environments such as welding, fabrication, or industrial processing. It offers the ultimate protection against heavy airborne particulate loads with medical-grade filtration.

  • Construction: .04 double-walled aluminum insulated with 1-inch R4.3 fiberglass along 4 sides.
  • Filter Configuration: 4-inch MERV 11 pre-filter with a 12-inch H13 medical-grade HEPA main filter.
  • Duct Sizes: Designed for 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, or 20-inch duct systems.
  • Airflow: Up to 1603 CFM maximum.

IFHB Product Page | IFHB Specs

CRFB Corsi-Rosenthal Style Filter Cube

Operates as a high Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) ambient air cleaner designed to scrub room air without requiring direct integration into primary HVAC supply lines. it offers an efficient, flexible solution for localized space scrubbing, workshops, or high-occupancy areas.

  • Configuration: DIY filter setup designed for 20-inch box fans.
  • Filtration: Employs five MERV-13 filters assembled into a high-surface-area filtration cube.
  • Application: Cost-effective, high-CADR ambient air cleaning without inline duct modification.
  • Airflow: Variable with box fan performance, our tests showed 454 CFM.

CRFB Product Page | CRFB Specs

High-performance air filtration is essential for protecting expensive mechanical equipment, maintaining optimal system static pressure, and delivering clean indoor air. Explore our complete line of filter boxes, replacement media, and technical accessories at HVACquick.com.

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Architectural Elegance

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When specifying architectural grilles and registers, HVAC engineers and designers frequently face a tradeoff between aesthetic design and mechanical performance. Standard stamped metal grilles often disrupt carefully planned interior architecture, while custom millwork can introduce air restriction, improper throw, or access issues for maintenance.

Two premium brands solve these engineering challenges with distinct approaches: Worth Home Products and Vexell. Both manufacturers offer architectural wood grilles that deliver clean mechanical performance alongside refined interior integration.

Worth Home Products

Worth Home Products focuses on paint-grade architectural grilles engineered to replace builder-grade return grilles and supply registers without requiring structural drywall modifications.

Premier Series Wood Return Air Grilles

The Premier Series provides a functional housing for standard 1 inch air filters while transforming central return openings into architectural features.

  • Integrated 3 Inch Metal Housing: Each assembly includes a 3 inch deep heavy-gauge steel filter frame that mounts directly into the wall framing. This box aligns the grille, holds a standard 1 inch thick filter, and secures the outer wood faceplate in place.
  • 100% Wood Construction: Crafted from solid high-quality wood with two factory-applied coats of white primer, theses units arrive ready for water-based topcoats.
  • Sizing and Dimensional Clearances: Sizing matches the standard nominal filter dimensions. For example, the PGF1212 will fit a 12″ x 12″ x 1″ filter. The opening size is the list size plus 1/8 inch for clearance. For example, the PGF1212 will require a hole that’s 12.125″ x 12.125″.

PGF Product Page | PGF Instructions

Decorative Pattern A/C Vent Covers

Designed for non-filter supply and return applications, these decorative wood vent covers provide a low-profile solution for wall and ceiling installations.

  • 5mm Solid Birch Construction: Machined using high-precision CNC woodworking equipment, these covers deliver strength at a 5mm thickness
  • Dimensional Overlay: The perimeter border adds 2.75 inches to the total outside dimensions relative to the duct size (a 12″ x 12″ duct size yields a 14.75″ x 14.75″ outer measurement).
  • Direct Screw Fastening: Features factory pre-drilled countersunk mounting holes for direct attachment into framing tor drywall anchors. Hand tool installation is recommended to protect the wooden substrate.

CPV Product Page

Vexell

For custom installations requiring specific air deflection control and premium wood species, Vexell manufactures made-to-order linear wood grilles engineered for linear slot applications.

Wood Bar Grilles

Deflection Core

Vexell bar grilles offer three distinct blade geometry configurations to meet static pressure and directional throw specifications

Linear Bar Grill (0° deflection core):

Designed for direct airflow path alignment in high-volume supply and return applications where minimum pressure drop is critical.

Linear Bar Grille Products | Linear Bar Grill Spec Sheet

Angled Bar Grille (15° deflection core):

Provides mild directional air steering to route air throw away from architectural obstructions or occupants while maintaining strong airflow velocity.

Angled Bar Grille Products | Angled Bar Grill Spec Sheet

Beveled Bar Grill (30° deflection core):

Utilizes a 0.375 inch face bar profile with a 30° angle core, ideal for directing throw or concealing internal ductwork from sightlines.

Beveled Bar Grille Products | Beveled Bar Grill Spec Sheet

Frame

Vexell grilles are configured with two standard mounting frame styles

F-Frame (Flanged):

Features an outer flange lip that overlays the finished wall or ceiling surface, providing clean installation around rough openings.

F-Frame Products

I-Frame (Flush/Borderless):

Built without an external surface flange, allowing flush mounting into custom millwork, cabinetry, or recessed trim details.

I-Frame Products

Finishes

Vexell linear wood grilles can be customized using seven distinct hardwood species, supplied either in an unfinished raw state for custom jobsite matching or with a factory-applied protective stain.

Wood Species & Finishes catalog

Both Worth Home Products and Vexell elevate standard HVAC installations into refined architectural elements. By matching filter integration needs, core deflection angles, and lumber finishes to your exact project parameters, you ensure optimal airflow delivery alongside seamless visual integration.

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Optimizing Dryer Venting

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When engineering residential exhaust systems, dryer performance and safety depend heavily on minimizing static pressure and protecting duct transitions. InOvate Dryer Products has set the industry standard for recessed wall enclosures and high-efficiency exterior terminations.

Paired together with MagVent, you create a highly efficient, space-saving, and safe dryer venting system that’s easy to install, maintain, and clean.

InOvate Dryerbox

InOvate Dyerbox enclosures are manufactured from heavy-duty 22-gauge aluminized steel. They install directly into the framing cavity during rough-in providing a recessed receptacle for the transition hose so the dryer can sit completely flush against the wall.

  • Available in downward (DB-3D/4D), upward (DB-350/425), or universal (DB-480)
    Downward models are ideal when ducting routes downward into a crawlspace, basement, or floor joist space.
    Upward models are ideal when ducting routes to a roof jack, soffit vent, or side/rear wall hood.
  • Built for 2×4 stud framing (DB-3D/350) or 2×6 stud framing (DB-4D/425/480)
    2×4 models feature an ovalized port to support unusual requirements.
    2×6 models feature a port that accommodates a 4-inch rigid duct connection without restriction.

Dryerbox Product Page | Dryerbox Specs

MagVent MV-180 | MV-90 | MV-FLEX

These magnetic dryer vent connectors make it easy to install, maintain, and clean dryer vents by providing a simple yet secure magnetic connection between the dryer and the ductwork.

MV-90

  • The MV-90 is ideal for dryer installations where the dryer needs takes a 90 degree turn, such as down through the floor, up through the ceiling, or off to the side. It features a 90-degree connection that minimizes the amount of space needed behind the dryer while still allowing optimal airflow.

MV-90 Product Page | MV-90 Specs

MV-180

  • The MV-180 is ideal for dryer installations where the vent path is in a straight, 180 degree line. This short, direct vent path gives you maximum vent port velocity, which gives you greater lint ejection and optimal dyer performance.

MV-180 Product Page | MV-180 Specs

MV-FLEX

  • The MV-FLEX is ideal for situations where the dryer vent is located in an awkward place, either where an MV-90 installation would require too many elbows and short pieces of rigid metal pipe, or where the vent alignment is not within the offset limits of the MV-90 and the MV-180 (between 3-6 inches).

MV-FLEX Product Page | MV-FLEX Specs

InOvate Dryer Wall Vent

Standard plastic or lightweight aluminum louvered exterior vents are prone to lint accumulation, mechanical damper failure, and pest intrusion. The InOvate Dryer Wall Vent is a premium heavy-duty exterior termination engineered for maximum airflow and exterior durability.

  • Material: Deep-drawn Galvalume steel housing with a polyester powder coat finish, offering superior corrosion resistance against weather and exhaust moisture.
  • Low-Profile Damper: Features a gravity-assisted, weighted damper with a rubber bumper to eliminate wind chatter and chatter noises during high CFM discharge.
  • Airflow Optimization: The wide opening angle reduces static pressure back-pressure to near zero, helping dryers run cooler and complete cycles faster.
  • Pest & Lint Control: Integrated magnet-assisted seal keeps the damper shut tight when the dryer is off, preventing pests and drafts from entering the system.

Dryer Wall Vent Product Page | Dryer Wall Vent Specs

Combining two great innovators

The InOvate Dryerbox is an exceptional design that enables dryers to sit flush against the wall. However, connecting traditional flexible ductwork inside the recessed cavity during installation can still present a challenge. Combining the structural advantages of InOvate wall enclosures with the magnetic precision of MagVent’s MV Series solves this issue completely, delivering a seamless and hassle-free connection every time.

Pairing the MV-90 with a Dryerbox creates a clear compound benefit that optimizes overall dryer performance and system efficiency. Combining the deep-drawn clearance of a recessed metal wall housing with a magnetic, self-aligning coupling streamlines installation, simplifies routine lint maintenance, and allows appliances to sit flush against the back wall. Together, these two engineering solutions deliver a significantly cleaner, safer, and more effective laundry exhaust setup than using either product on its own.

Whether you are designing a new construction build, managing an HVAC retrofit, or looking to maximize laundry room floor space without sacrificing exhaust velocity, combining InOvate’s structural recessing enclosures with MagVent’s magnetic coupling units provides a reliable solution for tight space issues and installation challenges in residential venting.

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Architectural Air Distribution

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When designing high performance HVAC systems for upscale residential and modern commercial spaces, standard stamped metal grilles often fail to meet both airflow efficiency requirements and architectural standards. Linear bar grilles offer a crisp, continuous line aesthetic without sacrificing static pressure management or free area ratio.

Architectural Grille offers two stand out linear bar grille models: the AG10 and the AG20. Both series share durable aluminum construction and a variety of premium factory finishes, but their internal deflection dynamics serve distinctly different air distribution functions.

Standard Stock Options

Available in 6 finishes:
Antique Bronze | Brushed Satin | Black Gloss | Black Matte | White Gloss | White Matte

AG10 B Bar Linear Grilles

The AG10 Bar Grille features parallel bars set at a 0° deflection angle. This straight blade orientation provides an unobstructed path for air entering or leaving the duct work, making it the premier choice when high volume airflow and maximum throw distance are required.

  • Higher Free Area Ratio: Because the bars stand perfectly straight, the effective free area remains maximized. This reduces static pressure drops across the grille face, permitting lower fan speeds and reduced overall sound levels (NC/RC ratings).
  • Deep Room Penetration: Ideal for high-ceiling supply applications or sidewall registers where air needs to travel deep into a space before mixing.
  • Symmetrical Aesthetic: The straight 0° bar arrangement creates clean sightlines regardless of the viewing angle, perfect for modern linear ceiling runs.

AG10 B Frame Product Pages | AG10 B Frame Catalog Sheet

AG20 B Bar Linear Grilles

The AG20 Bar Grille utilizes blades set at a 45° deflection angle. This fixed pitch provides the highest degree of deflection available by Architectural Grille.

  • Targeted Air Streams: Perfect for sidewall or sill applications where supply air needs to be directed away from occupants, draft-sensitive areas, or glass windows to prevent condensation.
  • Sightline Concealment: The 45° angled blades serve as an effective visual baffle. When looking straight at the unit, interior ductwork, plenum boxes, and rough openings remain hidden from view.
  • Downward or Upward Diversion: Depending on installation orientation, the AG20 can direct conditioned air down toward the occupied zone from a high wall or throw air up along a window curtain wall.

AG20 B Frame Product Page | AG20 B Frame Catalog Sheet

Custom Ordering

While the AG10 and AG20 models come in standardized dimensions, Architectural Grille also provides fully custom fabrication across their extensive linear bar, perforated, and decorative grille lines. Exploring their project inspiration gallery offers a helpful look at how these custom profiles integrate into complex architectural spaces. Custom ordering also opens up material selection beyond standard aluminum, allowing you to specify high-grade bronze, brass, or stainless steel to meet precise structural and design requirements.

Linear Bar Grilles

Perforated Grilles

Construction Grilles

Frank Lloyd Wright Series

Big Rush Job? Meet Dayus

For applications requiring standard availability and rapid delivery, Dayus serves as another premium supplier and the fastest source for custom aluminum registers, grilles, louvers, and linear slot diffusers.

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Balancing High-Performance Kitchen Ventilation

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Designing residential ventilation networks requires precision engineering to handle structural airflow demands, maintain building envelope pressure balance, and meet building code standards.

Modern high-efficiency homes feature tight thermal envelopes that risk severe depressurization when high-capacity range hoods operate. IRC M1503.4 and NBC 2020 9.32.3.8 mandate make-up air systems for exhaust hood capacities exceeding 400 CFM. Depressurization as low as 0.02 in. w.g. can pull combustion gases backward through flues and water heater chimneys, causing back-drafting hazards.

MUAS Unitary Residential Makeup Air Systems

The Fantech MUAS operates as a fully integrated, powered supply system that automatically tempers and modulates airflow in direct proportion to kitchen exhaust rates.

  • Proportional Control: Uses the Fantech Makeup Air Controller (FMAC) with a current transducer attached to the exhaust fan’s neutral leg to track motor current and automatically balance airflow.
  • Unitary Cabinet Assembly: Consists of an electronically commutated (EC) motorized impeller, integrated MERV 11 pleated filter, and internal control module housed within a 1-inch mineral wool insulated galvanized cabinet.
  • Motorized Backdraft Prevention: Includes a 24VAC motorized shut-off damper that seals the supply duct whenever the system is inactive.
  • Model Configurations:
    MUAS 8 – Delivers 690 CFM at 0.2 in. w.g. static pressure using an 8-inch duct connection.
    MUAS 10 – Delivers 1070 CFM at 0.2 in. w.g. static pressure using a 10-inch duct connection.
  • Optional Air Tempering: Integrates with MUAH electric duct heaters (6 kW MUAH 8/6 for 8-inch ducts; 10kW MUAH 10/10 for 10-inch ducts) featuring an electronic air velocity sensor to prevent operation below 100 FPM.

MUAS Product Page | MUAS Specs

FKD Series Inline Centrifugal Fans

The FKD series is a perfect compliment to pair with the MUAS. The FKD creates a quiet, efficient, and fully integrated airflow circuit when placed downstream from the MUAS, and upstream from the hood liner.

  • Construction: Manufactured with an airtight 22-gauge galvanized steel housing.
  • Versatile Duct Integration: Engineered for seamless inline installation across multiple duct sizes, including 8-inch and 10-inch configurations.
  • High-Output Performance:
    FKD 8XL – Ranges from 836 CFM @ 0 in. w.g. to 499 CFM @ 1.0 in. w.g.
    FKX 10 – Ranges from 910 CFM @ 0 in. w.g. to 547 CFM @ 1.0 in. w.g.
    FKD 10XL – Ranges from 1266 CFM @ 0 in. w.g. to 900 CFM @ 1.0 in. w.g.

FKD Series Product Page | FKD Series Specs

HL Range Hood Liners

The HL series hood liners serve as the collection interface for remote inline or exterior-mounted exhaust fans, removing fan noise from the kitchen environment.

  • Construction: Heavy-gauge stainless steel fascia with an internal galvanized steel structure housing washable steel baffle filters.
  • Lighting & Controls: Integrated dimmable 50W halogen lights and an infinite variable speed control knob.
  • Dimensions & Duct Connections:
    HL 30 & HL 36 – Feature 8-inch top duct collars (Duct Size: 8″).
    HL 42 & HL 48 – Feature 10-inch top duct collars (Duct Size: 10″).

Range Hood Liner Product Page | Range Hood Liner Specs

A high-performance kitchen exhaust system requires more than just capturing smoke and grease at the range hood. Integrating Fantech’s kitchen exhaust systems creates a fully balanced ventilation ecosystem. Together, these components protect the home against dangerous back-drafting, safeguard indoor air quality with MERV 11 supply filtration, and deliver an energy-efficient kitchen ventilation system.

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Engineering Fresh Air

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Modern residential construction produces tightly sealed building envelopes designed to minimize thermal loss. While excellent for heating and cooling efficiency, airtight construction restricts natural air exchange, allowing indoor pollutants, humidity, and VOCs to accumulate.

To balance structural efficiency with indoor air quality (IAQ), Broan-NuTone engineered the AI Series HRVs and ERVs. These mechanical ventilation platforms integrate advanced airflow algorithms, smart motors, and variable recovery cores to optimize fresh air delivery.

The core innovation across Broan’s AI Series and BLP150 units is Virtuo Air Technology™. Balancing a balanced-ventilation system traditionally requires flow collars, differential pressure gauges, and physical damper adjustments. Virtuo replaces manual balancing with dynamic automated regulation.

  • Auto-Balancing & Rapid Commissioning: Upon startup, Virtuo runs an automated diagnostic sequence. It measures intake and exhaust airflows, analyzes maximum achievable CFM against system static pressure, and balances the supply and exhaust streams. This eliminates manually throttling dampers and cuts commissioning time by up to 20 minutes per unit.
  • Real-Time Self-Adjustment: Static pressure changes continuously in field applications due to filter loading, external wind gusts, or damper position shifts. Virtuo monitors differential static pressure and adjusts motor speeds instantly to maintain setpoint CFM, keeping the unit 100% balanced across all fan speeds.
  • PMSM ECM Motors: The units feature Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) paired with Electronically Commutated Motor (ECM) drivers, delivering up to 60% energy savings compared to standard PSC motors while enabling granular speed control.
  • Integrated LCD Interface: Located directly on the unit chassis, the built-in LCD screen displays real-time CFM, power consumption (Watts), system statuses, and diagnostic fault codes without requiring external meters.

The Broan AI Series features a unified platform designed for wall or suspended chain installations, serving airflow demands from 35 up to 231 CFM. Offered in both Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) and Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) configurations, the series accommodates diverse climate zones. Available in Top Port or Side Port configurations (standard 5″, or 6″ round collars depending on total CFM output) to streamline mechanical room duct layouts.

AI Series Top Port

AI Series Side Port

AI Series Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)

Advanced Polymerized Membrane Core:
Uses a specialized synthetic membrane core capable of transferring both sensible heat and latent energy. Water vapor molecules pas through the membrane material via vapor pressure differentials without cross-contaminating fresh and exhaust air streams.

AI Series Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV)

Polypropylene Core:
Constructed from rigid, non-porous polypropylene. Thermal energy conducts directly through thin polymer plates, warming incoming cold outdoor air with outgoing indoor heat. The material is completely impermeable to moisture and is only capable of transferring sensible heat.

Humidity balancing:
In humid climates, when it is more humid outside than inside, the ERV limits the amount of moisture coming into your home. In dry climates when the humidity level is reversed, the ERV limits the amount of moisture expelled from your home. This dynamic enthalpy exchange significantly reduces latent cooling loads on the primary AC equipment while maintaining optimal relative humidity year-round.

Designed for Cold Weather:
During the heating season, warm indoor exhaust air drops below its dew point as sensible heat transfers to the incoming fresh air stream. This moisture condenses on the core plates and drains out through an integrated drain fitting, removing excess relative humidity from the home. To maintain continuous operation during sub-zero conditions, the unit performs, at intervals, recovery module discreet defrost cycles.

Quick Specs:

  • Airflow Range: 30 to 210 CFM via a high-efficiency PMSM ECM motor
  • Thermal Performance: Up to 81% SRE and 84% ASE
  • Cabinet Construction: Corrosion-resistant galvanized steel

Quick Specs:

  • Airflow Range: 33 to 231 CFM via a high-efficiency PMSM ECM motor
  • Thermal Performance: Up to 78% SRE and 82% ASE
  • Cabinet Construction: Corrosion-resistant galvanized steel

AI Series Energy Recovery Ventilator
Product Pages:
Top Port | Side Port

Specs:
B130E65R | B150E75N | B160E65R
B160E75R | B180E75RT | B210E75RS
B210E75RT

AI Series Heat Recovery Ventilator
Product Pages:
Top Port | Side Port

Specs:
B110H65R | B150H75NS | B160H65R
B180H75RT | B230H75RS | B230H75RT

Elevating Your Fresh Air System with the CFB

Adding an external high-efficiency filter box into a fresh air supply duct normally presents a challenge for mechanical contractors:extra duct resistance alters system static pressure, requiring manual re-balancing of supply and exhaust airflows. However, pairing our CFB Series filter boxes with Broan’s AI Series eliminates this issue completely due to the Virtuo Air Technology™. This will continuously measure static pressure changes and Virtuo will automatically adjust the PMSM output to maintain a perfectly balanced fresh air system while providing high-efficiency filtration.

HVACQuick CFB Series MERV-13 Inline Filter Box

Built with a heavy-duty 5052 H32 aluminum enclosure, the unit comes standard with a 4-inch MERV-13 filter designed to capture fine airborne particulate matter down to 2.5 microns (PM2.5) with 85% efficiency, including wildfire smoke, pollen, mold spores, and fine dust. For enhanced air purification, option filter upgrades include a MERV-15 media offering 90% PM2.5 efficiency, or an activated carbon-impregnated filter that maintains airflow comparable to a standard MERV-13 filter while adsorbing gaseous VOCs, toxic smoke compounds, and harsh odors.

CFB Product Page | CFB Spec Sheet

Whether specifying for high-CFM single-family residential layouts or space-constrained ceiling cavities, Broan’s fresh air equipment removes the headache of mechanical balancing. Virtuo Air Technology continuously adapts to changing static pressure to maintain designed ventilation rates, keeping building envelopes balanced and compliant with modern ASHRAE 62.2 and Title 24 indoor air quality requirements.

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