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Why Might I Use the AUREN Intake Only Mode?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025The AUREN Intake Only Mode is ideal for introducing fresh air into your home without heat recovery, particularly when outdoor air is cooler than indoors. This mode enhances indoor air quality, reduces humidity, and provides natural cooling, making it perfect for UK homes during summer or when hosting gatherings. The Science Behind Intake Only Mode...
What is the AUREN Intake Only Mode?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025The AUREN Intake Only Mode is a specific setting on the AUREN 160 ventilation unit that prioritises drawing fresh air into a room without heat recovery. This mode is ideal for situations where a large influx of fresh air is required, such as during crowded events or when improving indoor air quality is a priority....
What is the AUREN Extract Only Mode?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025The AUREN Extract Only Mode is a specialised function that allows the unit to operate solely in extraction mode, removing stale air from a room without supplying fresh air. This mode is particularly useful for quickly eliminating excess humidity, odours, or pollutants, making it ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, or other high-moisture areas. Understanding the AUREN...
What is the AUREN Surveillance Mode?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025Surveillance Mode in the AUREN 160 Single-Room Heat Recovery Ventilation Unit is a standby feature designed to monitor humidity levels and activate extraction only when necessary. It operates silently with the front panel closed until humidity exceeds a set threshold, at which point it switches to extraction mode at medium or night speed, depending on...
What is the AUREN Manual Mode?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025The AUREN Manual Mode allows users to manually control the ventilation unit’s speed and operation, bypassing automatic sensor functions. In this mode, the impeller speed can be adjusted as needed, ensuring consistent airflow and heat recovery regardless of environmental conditions. It’s ideal for situations requiring fixed ventilation settings or when heat recovery is a priority....
What is the AUREN Automatic Mode?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025The AUREN Automatic Mode is an intelligent ventilation setting that adjusts airflow based on humidity and twilight sensors, ensuring optimal air quality and energy efficiency. During the day, it operates at medium speed with heat recovery, while at night, it switches to a lower speed for quieter operation. If humidity exceeds set thresholds, it activates...
How should occupants be informed about the need to use extract fans?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025Occupants should be informed through a clear, multi-channel communication strategy. This includes providing simple, accessible instructions upon tenancy commencement and during routine property checks. Explaining the ‘why’—that fans combat damp, mould, and poor indoor air quality, which are significant health risks—is crucial for encouraging use. Simple, visual guides and follow-up communications can reinforce this message...
Why Are Minimum Ventilation Rates Critical for Preventing Mould?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025Minimum ventilation rates are critical for preventing mould because they control indoor humidity levels. In the UK, where 19% of homes suffer from condensation and 4% have serious damp issues, adequate airflow removes moisture-laden air before it condenses on cold surfaces. Without proper ventilation, relative humidity exceeds 60%—the threshold for mould growth—within hours in high-moisture...
Why was Awaab’s Law introduced for social housing?
Last Updated: 3 September 2025Awaab’s Law was introduced to prevent tragedies caused by unsafe living conditions in social housing, following the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020 due to prolonged exposure to mould. The law mandates strict timeframes for landlords to address hazards like damp and mould, ensuring tenants’ health and safety are prioritised. The Catalyst: Awaab Ishak’s...
What are the problems with PIV?
Last Updated: 22 August 2025Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) systems can cause increased heating costs, cold drafts, interstitial condensation risks, and noise issues in UK homes. Academic studies highlight installation challenges, loft dependency, and inadequate moisture control, while real-world data shows energy inefficiency and inconsistent air quality. Proper maintenance and alternative solutions like decentralised mechanical extract systems often deliver better results. The...