Would an ERV/HRV work in a basement that has a somewhat moldy smell and also includes a small woodworking shop?
Looking for ways to change the air in this basement. The basement is a typical type below a ranch house that has standard basement windows.
House is in New England. Cold winters and humid summers! Thanks
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nkhandyman,
Watch the "Insulating Your Basement" videos by FHB's former editor, Justin Fink. The series can be found in the FHB Video section or on YouTube. The moldy smell is a result of moisture condensing on the cooler surfaces in the basement, so you need to dry it out and insulate.
Alternatively, use a dehumidifier in the basement for the warmer, more humid months, and use Concrobium, or another mold killer that leaves a mold-resistant residue, to clean the basement surfaces that have mold or smell musty.