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INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Broan InVent Series
Humidity Sensing Fans

Broan’s InVent Series ventilation fans give an edge in that
battle, thanks to the company’s Sensaire Sense-on-Rise
Technology. The fans can detect and gauge the amount of
humidity present and activate when needed or, as Broan puts
it, “automatically turn on before moisture reaches the mirrors.”
The Sensaire technology detects increased humidity 40
percent faster than the typical sensor. Homeowners can set
the fan’s sensor to a specific triggering level, or leave the unit
at its auto activation setting. InVent fans come in versions with
and without lights.
In addition to mold prevention, the InVent fans feature
FoldAway and EzDuct Connector technology for easy
installation or retrofit. And, InVent’s TrueSeat Damper reduces
air leakage by up to 50 percent compared to competitive
models, resulting in better home energy efficiency as
measured via blower door tests.

American Aldes Pax

Norte smart fan

Here’s a potential “missing link” in the hierarchy of HVAC units.
The Pax Norte smart fan from American Aldes is a low-cost
option for moving conditioned air from the main part of the
house to more-confined locales like bathrooms or bedrooms.
But it could soon be a smart fan that balances air between
rooms using a temperature sensor.
Pax Norte is delivered preset as an automatic bathroom fan.
The fan’s basic setting is for continuous operation at low
speed with moisture and light sensors activated, and
consumes just 4 watts of energy. This ensures constant
healthy air circulation and a better indoor climate throughout
the dwelling.
The downloadable Pax smart app adds features such as a
smart calendar function, which allows users to activate your
options according to which day it is. Also, users can turn on
boost mode, airing function, constant flow, or simply use the
fan as a heat distributor.

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