Basic
$1,595 – $4,786 per project
Compact HRV with standard heat recovery core and low/high wall control, insulated ducts to exterior hoods, airflow balanced
Install a ducted whole-house heat recovery ventilator (HRV) with dedicated supply/exhaust ducting and controls in an existing home.
Heat Recovery Ventilation System in Charlotte, North Carolina typically costs $1,877 to $5,631 per project as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Charlotte are 7.0% lower than the national average for heat recovery ventilation system.
National average: $2,000 – $6,000 per project
$1,595 – $4,786 per project
Compact HRV with standard heat recovery core and low/high wall control, insulated ducts to exterior hoods, airflow balanced
$1,877 – $5,631 per project
Mid-size HRV with ECM fans and higher-recovery core, dedicated supply and exhaust ducts, timer controls, flow-balanced
$2,346 – $7,039 per project
High-efficiency HRV with ECM fans and high-recovery core, defrost control, humidity sensing and measured balancing
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $873 – $2,619 | job |
| Labor | labor | $616 – $1,848 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $233 – $698 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $155 – $466 | job |
Material costs in Charlotte run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local heat recovery ventilation system contractors in Charlotte for personalized quotes based on your specific project.