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Home Buy Once, Cry Once: The ERV Lesson Every Builder Should Learn
Join Jake Bruton on The Build Show as he takes you through a personal tale of HVAC missteps and redemption. Jake shares the importance of informed decisions when selecting equipment like ERVs (Energy Recovery Ventilators). From a noisy, unreliable unit chosen for cost savings to the transformative upgrade to a self-balancing, MERV-13 filtered system, Jake highlights the crucial lesson: “Buy once, cry once.” Dive into the details of ERV functionality, installation, and how smarter choices can make life better for both homeowners and builders. Don’t miss this candid and educational journey!

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