HRV/ERV Installation & Balancing Fundamentals

What is the cost?

Member Price:  $569.00 + tax   

Non-Member Price: $789.00 + tax

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Employers apply directly, and funding is subject to eligibility and approval. For course information, contact training@hrai.ca

 

Who would benefit from this course?

HVAC Designers, HVAC Installers, Builders, Architectural Designers, Energy Advisors, Building Inspectors, Plans Examiners


What you will learn

Participants will receive the skills and knowledge to balance the airflows of Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV/ERVs). They will also have an overview of the installation and measurement requirements. An HRAI checklist for installation and servicing of HRVs and ventilation systems will be made available, for use when on the job. After an instructor led demonstration participants will be divided into two groups to complete a hands-on assessment of balancing and a brief exam on installation requirements and the theory and application of air flow measurement. Participants are encouraged to bring their own measuring equipment and use it in a comfortable learning environment. A digital "HRV/ERV Installation & Balancing Fundamentals" Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual go to Program Options below and click on “ADD”. There is a $55 charge for shipping/handling.

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the basic requirements for locating equipment including grills
  • Explain how to install the condensate line for an HRV/ERV
  • Use commonly available equipment for measure air velocity and/or flow
  • Demonstrate the basic methods for balancing an HRV/ERV
  • Understand when it may be necessary to consult with the designer on issues discovered on site
  • List various ways to improve the airflow in an existing duct system
  • Describe the ways that airflow can be adjusted
  • Interpret a ventilation design to determine the airflow required from the HRV/ERV
 

Major Takeaways

  • Certification as an HRV/ERV Balancer, which is recognized by many jurisdictions 
  • The ability to use a variety of flow measuring devices to measure and balance air flow
  • A good understanding of installation practices

 

Prerequisite

Details vary depending on the local code, so participants are required to attend HRAI’s Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the Building Code OR Residential Ventilation using CSA F326 course before being able to attend the HRV/ERV Installation & Balancing Fundamentals course.

 
 

 

  HRAI is an approved education provider with BC Housing – Licensing and Consumer Services.

 

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When and where is the course?

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Virtual Classroom

Sep 24, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Oct 22, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Nov 18, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Dec 10, 2026 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Virtual Classroom

Jan 21, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Virtual Classroom

Feb 18, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Mar 25, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Apr 29, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Virtual Classroom

Jun 11, 2027 8:30am - 4:30pm
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Cancellation Policy

  • Registration fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is received by HRAI at least 30 days prior to the training date.
  • Cancellations received 15 to 29 days prior to the training date are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
  • Registrants who do not attend the training or who cancel fewer than 15 days prior to the training date are responsible for the full registration fee.
  • Registrations can be transferred to another participant within 60 days of purchase, provided the course has not started. Transfers after 60 days or once the course begins are not permitted.  

Exam Policy

  • The exam associated with the course must be completed within 30 days of the course. If an exam is left incomplete and must be reset, a $25 administrative fee will apply. 
  • Participants who have not earned their certification within one year of the course date will be required to pay an $89 exam fee before completing or retaking the exam. 
  • Participants will be provided with two exam attempts at no additional charge.
  • A third exam attempt is available for $150. After three unsuccessful attempts, participants must retake the full course at 50% of the course fee to regain certification eligibility.
  • Exam reviews are intended for learners who are within 5% of the passing grade and who have completed their exam within 30 days of their course date. Requests that do not meet these criteria will not be considered.
  • Scores significantly below the passing grade indicate substantial gaps in understanding, and learners are encouraged to revisit the course material. 
  • Requests for instructor time outside of scheduled sessions may be subject to additional charges.

Recording and Intellectual Property Policy

By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and agree that you are strictly prohibited from recording, copying, reproducing, or distributing any portion of a lecture, lesson, presentation, class discussion, or other learning activity without the prior knowledge and explicit written consent of HRAI's Training Department. Where consent is granted, any authorized recording may be used solely for your personal review and may not be shared, shown, distributed, or made accessible to any other individual. This includes posting or uploading it to any platform, media, or website. All course content, including any recordings made with permission, remains the exclusive intellectual property of HRAI. Unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution may result in removal from the course, forfeiture of exam attempts, or further administrative action.

You might also like to check out these courses:

HRV/ERV INSTALLATION AND BALANCING FUNDAMENTALS

RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION USING CSA F326

DEPRESSURIZATION TESTING OF RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS


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