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In a bold move that redefines the future of HVAC energy recovery, Airxchange, a Madison Air company and pioneer in energy recovery ventilation, proudly announces the launch of its newest innovation: the Blue Wave energy recovery wheel. Designed to meet the demands of energy efficiency, the Blue Wave delivers unmatched performance, lower pressure drop and effortless code compliance — all while maintaining Airxchange’s legacy of reliability and sustainability. Commitment to innovation and performance “The Blue Wave is more than a product – it’s a movement toward smarter, greener buildings,” said Richard Taft, Senior Vice President of Sales at Airxchange. “It reflects our renewed commitment to innovation and performance, empowering engineers and building owners to ride the wave of next-generation energy solutions – delivering real savings, measurable Return on Air ™ (ROA) and a smarter path forward for the built environment.” Why Blue Wave Is Making Waves With over four decades of innovation and engineering excellence, Airxchange has once again raised the bar. The Blue Wave energy recovery wheel is engineered to deliver superior Return on Air (ROA) to customers and: Maximize Efficiency – Achieves top-tier energy recovery with 15-20% lower air pressure Simplify Compliance – Designed to meet and exceed today’s most stringent commercial building codes and stretch energy standards. Preserve Space – Maintains existing cabinet profiles, eliminating the need for larger rooftop units or air handling Boost Durability – Enhanced UV-resistant materials ensure long-lasting performance and aesthetics. Minimize Downtime – Fully-removable energy transfer segments allow for easy on-site cleaning and replacement. Forward-thinking engineers “Blue Wave is a catalyst for making the world safer, healthier and more productive,” said Steve Kennedy, Director of Manufacturing at Airxchange.  “It equips forward-thinking engineers with the tools to meet today’s challenges while building a better tomorrow – one building at a time.” Built for the Future of HVAC Whether you’re designing a new system or upgrading an existing one, the Blue Wave integrates seamlessly into commercial and institutional HVAC systems — delivering powerful results without compromise. Engineers and HVAC professionals can specify the Blue Wave using the Airxweb Selection Tool.

Dilution is the Solution – Increasing outdoor ventilation is essential for diluting and reducing the concentration of airborne pollutants in an indoor space. Dilution of contaminants by supplying clean outdoor air is an integral part of improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and maintaining the health and comfort of occupants. Proper temperature and humidity control of the inside space is also important for achieving optimal IAQ. To maintain a healthy indoor environment, air flow should not be stagnant since contaminants will move slowly and possibly stay within the indoor atmosphere. Energy recovery ventilation (ERV) system Energy recovery ventilation (ERV) system is a reliable solution to provide a constant source of air movement Energy recovery ventilation (ERV) system is a reliable solution to provide a constant source of air movement to dilute and exhaust contaminated air, while bringing in pre-conditioned, fresh air. Without an ERV system in place, the demand for higher rates of air change and increasing outdoor ventilation may present excessive energy burden and cost on a building’s heating and cooling needs. Cost-Efficient ERV Technology Cost-Efficient ERV Technology – ERV technology helps lower energy costs and assists with the need to meet or exceed outdoor air ventilation regulations for occupant health and comfort. ERVs are specifically designed to increase outdoor ventilation in a cost-effective manner. Airxchange energy recovery technology enables ERV systems to provide fresh outdoor air at 1/3 the cost of conventional systems. It efficiently pre-conditions fresh air with recycled energy to reduce outdoor air ventilation loads up to 80%. ERV technology recycles energy already expended ERV technology recycles energy already expended to heat, cool, humidify or dehumidify the indoor space. Instead of exhausting the energy to the outdoors, it is temporarily captured on the surfaces of heat exchanger and then released to pre-heat, pre-cool, humidify or dehumidify the incoming air. ERVs remove heat and moisture from the incoming airstream, before it reaches the HVAC system or the building. The outdoor air load imposed on the air conditioning (A/C) system can be reduced to only 20% of what it would be without the energy recovery ventilation component. Energy recovery provides energy saving benefits without sacrificing indoor air quality.

Dilution is the Solution–Increasing outdoor ventilation is essential for diluting and reducing the concentration of airborne pollutants in an indoor space. Dilution of contaminants by supplying clean outdoor air is an integral part of improving indoor air quality (IAQ) and maintaining the health and comfort of occupants.  Proper temperature and humidity control of the inside space is also important for achieving optimal IAQ. To maintain a healthy indoor environment, air flow should not be stagnant since contaminants will move slowly and possibly stay within the indoor atmosphere. Energy recovery ventilation An energy recovery ventilation (ERV) system is a reliable solution to provide a constant source of air movement to dilute and exhaust contaminated air while bringing in pre-conditioned, fresh air.  Without an ERV system in place, the demand for higher rates of air change and increasing outdoor ventilation may present an excessive energy burden and cost on a building’s heating and cooling needs. Cost-Efficient ERV Technology   Cost-Efficient ERV Technology–ERV technology helps lower energy costs and assists with the need to meet or exceed outdoor air ventilation regulations for occupant health and comfort.    ERV’s are specifically designed to increase outdoor ventilation in a cost-effective manner.  Airxchange energy recovery technology enables ERV systems to provide fresh outdoor air at 1/3 the cost of conventional systems. It efficiently preconditions fresh air with recycled energy to reduce outdoor air ventilation loads up to 80%.  ERV technology recycles energy ERV technology recycles energy already expended to heat, cool, humidify, or dehumidify the indoor space. Instead of exhausting the energy to the outdoors, it is temporarily captured on the surfaces of the heat exchanger and then released to pre-heat, pre-cool, humidify, or dehumidify the incoming air.   ERVs remove heat and moisture from the incoming airstream before it reaches the HVAC system or the building. The outdoor air load imposed on the air conditioning (A/C) system can be reduced to only 20% of what it would be without the energy recovery ventilation component. Energy recovery provides energy-saving benefits without sacrificing indoor air quality.