Home Air exchanger installation
RBQ-licensed installer — Québec & Lévis

Air exchanger installation (HRV / ERV)
in Québec & Lévis

Sale, replacement and installation of HRV/ERV units in your home — by a qualified team, with warranty included. Free consultation within 24 h.

RBQ-licensed 5760-9380-01 Manufacturer warranty Replacement at $2,300 + tx all-in
4.9 886 reviews on Google

Free quote

An expert calls you back within 24 h.
Replacement promo
2 300 $ + tx
All-in · HRV + wall control + up to 2 bathroom timers (same price if you have none) + installation by our team (RBQ licence 5760-9380-01).
  • Installation — new build or addition
  • Replacement — end-of-life unit
  • Service call — noise, breakdown, diagnosis
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— New installation & replacement

An air exchanger built to last.

Whether you're building a new home, your current HRV is reaching end of life, or your house suffers from humidity and foggy windows, our RBQ technicians install the unit that suits your square footage, your budget and your existing duct network.

We're authorized installers of the market's leading brands — Venmar, vänEE, Aldes, Broan — and we handle the entire project: model selection, quote, installation, commissioning, homeowner training and grant paperwork.

Replacement promo
Starting at
2 300 $+ tx*
*Replacement rate for a standard residential air exchanger, taxes extra. Includes the unit, installation and the components listed. Rate valid on quote; certain conditions apply.

What the promotion includes

  • New air exchanger (HRV) — brand of your choice, subject to availability
  • Programmable wall control included
  • Up to 2 bathroom timers — same price if you have none
  • Installation, connection and commissioning by our team (RBQ licence 5760-9380-01)
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— Why trust us

Experience you can measure.

25+ yrs
of experience
RBQ-licensed installer since 1998.
+1 000
installations
HRV/ERV units installed in Québec and area.
5 yrs
parts warranty
Per manufacturer — up to 10 years on select models.
— 25 years of expertise

Installing an HRV/ERV is a project that lasts.

An air exchanger that's poorly sized, badly connected or installed without regard for your duct network is a guarantee of humidity, noise and condensation problems for the next decade. That's why we take our time.

Since 1998, Groupe Exl-Or has been installing air exchangers in Québec, Lévis and area. More than 1,000 units installed, across every type of home — from new condos to 1970s bungalows, renovated houses and construction sites.

Based in Québec, our installers plan every job: CFM calculation, register balancing, airtight connection, commissioning and homeowner training — with no hidden travel fees. Groupe Exl-Or holds RBQ licence 5760-9380-01.

Our commitment on every installation
  • Sizing based on square footage and number of rooms
  • Airtight, quiet installation compliant with the Building Code
  • Commissioning and homeowner training included
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Technicien Groupe Exl-Or installant un échangeur d'air dans une maison à Québec
Residential
Intérieur d'un vieil échangeur d'air montrant l'usure et la poussière accumulée — candidat au remplacement
To replace
— Signs it's time to replace

Is your exchanger 15 to 20 years old? Time to talk about it.

HRV/ERV units have an average lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Beyond that, the motor wears out, the recovery core loses efficiency and energy use climbs — without you noticing.

Typical signs: unusual noise at startup, windows fogging up in winter despite use, a stale-air feeling, rising electricity bills, or simply a discontinued model whose parts are no longer available.

A new unit recovers up to 85% of the heat from outgoing air and uses up to 60% less energy than a 2000s model. The return on investment is quick — especially with the Rénoclimat and LogisVert grants.

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— Choosing guide

HRV or ERV — which one for your home?

Both recover heat. Only one manages humidity. Here's how to decide.

HRV
Heat recovery ventilation
Québec standard
ERV
Energy recovery ventilation
New-build trend
Recovers heat
Recovers humidity
Home built before 2015
New home / Novoclimat / LEED
Air too dry in winter
Central air conditioning
No drain available (condo, closet…)
Purchase price
$$
$$$
Ideal for…
Most Québec homes built between 1990 and 2015.
Airtight homes (Novoclimat, LEED), drainless condos, or dry-air problems.
Not sure? Our technician decides for you during the free in-home consultation.
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— Brands offered

Authorized installer of the leading brands.

We're not tied to a single brand — we choose the unit that fits your home, your budget and your preferences.

Échangeur d'air Venmar — installateur autorisé à Québec & Lévis (Groupe Exl-Or)
Échangeur d'air vänEE — installateur autorisé à Québec & Lévis (Groupe Exl-Or)
Échangeur d'air Aldes — installateur autorisé à Québec & Lévis (Groupe Exl-Or)
Échangeur d'air Broan — installateur autorisé à Québec & Lévis (Groupe Exl-Or)

Over 50 models available, from compact condo units to high-output units for large homes. We order directly from the distributor, with no middleman.

— Why Groupe Exl-Or

Four reasons to trust us with your installation.

RBQ-licensed

Licence 5760-9380-01. Installation compliant with the Building Code and recognized by grant programs.

Manufacturer warranty

Typically 5 years on parts, up to 10 years on select models. Plus our own labour warranty.

Honest quote

All-inclusive price in the quote. No surprises, no unexpected fees on installation day.

After-sales service

Commissioning included, homeowner training, and future maintenance handled by the same team.

— Our process

From call to commissioning, in four steps.

Day 1
01

Consultation

Free in-home visit. We assess your setup, take measurements and calculate the CFM.

Day 3
02

Quote

Detailed quote within 48 h with two model options, all-inclusive price.

Day 7–14
03

Installation

Installation in 1 to 2 days depending on complexity. Our team protects your floors and cleans up on the way out.

Same day
04

Commissioning

Register balancing, training, handover of documents. We stay reachable afterward.

— Testimonials

4.9 ★ on Google, 886 times over.

What our Québec and Lévis clients say about our team. Verified reviews, updated automatically from Google.

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Excellent
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Based on 894 reviews
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3 heures ago
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Vivian Viviers
5 heures ago
Le technicien Vincent est très consciencieux, très professionnel et à fait un excellent travail. Merci
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Joelle Savard
9 heures ago
Excellent service. Très satisfaite du travail effectué par Mickaël. Professionnel et rapide tout en prenant le temps de répondre à mes questions
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Mario Murray
1 jour ago
Tech. Mikael Fortin. Excellent travail. rapide et efficace. bonnes explications. Vraiment je vous le recommande.
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Wilfried H.
1 jour ago
Entretien de mes conduits d'aération parfait
Rapidité et professionnalisme sont les mots pour décrire le travail fait chez nous
Merci encore et merci pour les conseils de Mickael !
Response from the owner:Merci énormément, M. H., pour votre excellent commentaire !
Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que l’entretien de vos conduits de ventilation s’est déroulé parfaitement et à la hauteur de vos attentes ✨.
La rapidité, le professionnalisme et les conseils offerts par Nicolas reflètent pleinement notre engagement : fournir un service rigoureux, efficace et réalisé avec une véritable attention au détail 💨🧼. Votre satisfaction met aussi en lumière notre volonté d’accompagner chaque client avec clarté et bienveillance.
Merci encore pour votre confiance et votre appréciation ✨
L'équipe du Groupe Exl-Or
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Daniel Lavoie
1 jour ago
Excellent service de la part de Mikael Fortier. Son travail est minutieux, rigoureux et réalisé avec un grand souci du détail. Il prend le temps de fournir de nombreux conseils et suggestions pertinents tout au long du processus. Au-delà de la simple exécution du mandat, il veille réellement à la santé et à la pérennité de votre maison. Une expérience très positive que je recommande sans hésitation.
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Johanne Fortier
4 jours ago
J'ai fait affaire avec Exl-Or pour le nettoyage de ma thermopompe murale. Le technicien, Mikael Fortier, a fait un excellent travail. Il était très courtois, a répondu à mes questions et à laisser l'endroit très propre. Je vous le recommande.
Response from the owner:Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, Mme Fortier.
Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que Mikael Fortier a réalisé le nettoyage de votre thermopompe murale avec professionnalisme et courtoisie. Ses réponses claires à vos questions et le soin apporté à laisser l’endroit impeccable reflètent parfaitement notre engagement envers un service de qualité 👍.

Merci pour votre recommandation.

L’équipe du Groupe Exl‑Or
Michael le technicien tres sympathique et excellent service a recommander!!!
Response from the owner:Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, Mme Gosselin.
Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que Michael vous a offert un service excellent et sympathique. Votre recommandation est une belle reconnaissance pour notre équipe 👍.

L’équipe du Groupe Exl‑Or
Nous avons pris les services de Groupe Exl-Or pour le nettoyage de notre thermopompe. Le technicien Michaël Fortier nous a donné un service impeccable en m'expliquant chaque étape, il m'a aussi donné de bons conseils d'entretien et d'optimisation de mon appareil et même pour mon échangeur d'air. Un service A1.
Response from the owner:Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, Mme Blouin‑Demers.
Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que Michaël Fortier vous a offert un service impeccable lors du nettoyage de votre thermopompe. Ses explications claires, ses conseils d’entretien et ses recommandations pour optimiser votre appareil — ainsi que votre échangeur d’air — reflètent parfaitement la qualité de service que nous souhaitons offrir 👍.

Merci pour votre confiance et votre mention d’un service A1.

L’équipe du Groupe Exl‑Or
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Annie Rochette
2 semaines ago
Très bon service!
Response from the owner:Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, Mme Rochette.
Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez reçu un très bon service de notre équipe. Votre satisfaction est une belle reconnaissance pour nous 👍.

L’équipe du Groupe Exl‑Or
— Grant available

Eligible for the Rénoclimat program.

The Québec government's Rénoclimat program offers up to $500 back on an eligible air exchanger. Note for 2026: replacing the exchanger alone usually isn't enough — the grant is part of a broader process (before/after energy assessment by a certified advisor, often combined with other measures). On request, we provide the invoice and unit specifications to support your application.

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Rénoclimat
up to $500
— Our method

An installation built to last, not just to pass inspection.

With 25 years in the field, we've seen it all — units that hold up and ones we have to replace after five years, installations that clean up in ten minutes and ones that are a real headache. We install with you in mind, but also the technician who'll come by in ten years.

Every installation is sized to your home — square footage, number of rooms, building airtightness — and cleanly connected to your existing network. We protect your floors during the work, clean up on the way out, and take the time to train the homeowner on using the wall control and maintaining the filters.

This diligence is why our installations are regularly still running after 18 years, with no major intervention.

— Financing & payment

Several ways to spread out the cost.

Our all-in $2,300 + tx replacement package covers the vast majority of residential cases. For more complex projects (new construction, duct network to redo, high-end model), a custom quote is prepared from the in-home visit — free of charge.

We accept payment by Interac e-Transfer and debit card. For larger projects, we offer a financing plan through Financeit — fast pre-approval, monthly payments tailored to your budget.

Once installed, consider periodic cleaning every 2-3 years to preserve your unit's warranty and performance.

— Condo & multi-unit

Condo or multi-unit package.

Does your condo need to replace several air exchangers? We offer bundled packages with progressive discounts based on the number of units. The more units in the project, the lower the per-unit price.

For eligible projects, condo boards can also apply to the Québec government's Rénoclimat program — we provide the invoices and specifications needed to support the file.

Several complementary services can be added to the installation, such as an annual exchanger maintenance contract.

— Frequently asked questions

Everything about air exchanger installation.

Can't find your answer? Call us at (418) 640-4090.

For a standard residential replacement, we offer an all-in package at $2,300 + tx — new exchanger, programmable wall control, up to 2 bathroom timers (same price if you have none) and installation by our qualified team. More complex projects (new construction, duct network to redo, high-end model) are quoted individually. The in-home visit is free and no-obligation.
For most Québec homes built before 2015, an HRV is more than enough — provided a condensate drain is accessible near the unit. For a recent, very airtight build (Novoclimat, LEED), if you suffer from air that's too dry in winter, or if no drain is available (typical in a condo or closet installation), an ERV is usually the better fit — it also recovers humidity and produces far less condensate. Our technician decides for you during the visit — free of charge.
For a replacement where the duct network already exists, expect roughly 4 to 6 hours. For a complete new installation with a distribution network to build, allow 1 to 2 days. In every case, we protect your floors and clean up on the way out.
A well-installed and maintained air exchanger typically lasts 15 to 20 years. The most important factor for reaching that lifespan: professional cleaning every 2 to 3 years and a filter change every 3 months. The manufacturer's parts warranty generally covers 5 years, and up to 10 years on some high-end models.
The Québec government's Rénoclimat program can refund up to $500 for an eligible air exchanger. Note for 2026: replacing the air exchanger alone usually isn't enough on its own — the grant is part of a broader process, with an energy assessment before and after the work by a certified advisor and, often, a combination of measures (insulation, air-sealing, etc.). For our part, we provide the invoice and technical specifications of the installed unit to support your application.
In most replacements, the existing ducts are kept. We adapt the new unit to the connections in place. If the network is in poor condition or poorly sized, we mention it explicitly in the quote — with two options to let you choose.
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— Complementary service

Once installed, think about maintenance.

A new air exchanger delivers full performance for 2 to 3 years. After that, professional cleaning becomes essential to preserve airflow, warranty and air quality. Our installation clients get a preferred rate on their first cleaning.

Trust Groupe Exl-Or with the installation of your air exchanger.