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   STEPHEN SHEEHY | Dec 21, 2014 01:55pm | #1

   What can be done may depend in part on what the condo documents allow. Many condo units do not include exterior walls as part of the unit, so putting any sort of vent may not be permitted. I'd start by speaking to the condo trustees. If this is a problem for other unit owners, you may be able to get the condo association to do something.

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   Richard Beyer | Dec 21, 2014 01:59pm | #2

   You need to install either a ERV or HRV depending on where you live.

   http://www.freshairventilation.net/hrvorerv.html

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   PAUL KUENN | Dec 21, 2014 03:43pm | #3

   If... you are allowed to put holes in the wall, we love our Lunos E2s
   http://foursevenfive.com/product-category/ventilation/lunos-e2-2/

   I'm sure your condo is not leak proof in terms of air exchange, so one pair would work fine. They now make a model for thinner US style walls.
   Since we put ours in last spring, we've had no more dripping windows and humidity stays at 50%. Very easy to install but you do want to make sure it is placed in the interior which means adding to the inside wall like a soffit in the kitchen above cabinets. For the size area you have, one pair would work fine.

   It works great even when it was two below zero a few weeks ago. Temperature of air coming in through the filter was 52 degrees. Standard Heat recovery units will need to add heat to incoming air and your electric bills will rocket upwards. Lunos use about 25watts at 20 cubic feet per minute and much less at lower two settings. Lowest is 10cfm. That's super efficient
   Cheers, PK.

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   MALCOLM TAYLOR | Dec 21, 2014 05:08pm | #4

   Paul, How do you find the Lunos for noise? Would you put them in in bedroom walls?

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   Martin Holladay | Dec 21, 2014 05:52pm | #5

   Vishy,
   It's unclear whether you need an air conditioner, some type of ventilation, or both.