Basic
$1,556 – $4,669 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 New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $1,831 to $5,493 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 New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for heat recovery ventilation system.
National average: $2,000 – $6,000 per project
$1,556 – $4,669 per project
Compact HRV with standard heat recovery core and low/high wall control, insulated ducts to exterior hoods, airflow balanced
$1,831 – $5,493 per project
Mid-size HRV with ECM fans and higher-recovery core, dedicated supply and exhaust ducts, timer controls, flow-balanced
$2,289 – $6,866 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 | $846 – $2,538 | job |
| Labor | labor | $609 – $1,827 | job |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $226 – $677 | job |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $150 – $451 | job |
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local heat recovery ventilation system contractors in New Orleans for personalized quotes based on your specific project.