How is my Unit Ventilated?

The ventilation system in this building works as follows:

• Fresh air to all units is supplied by a vent located in the common hallway. Another source of fresh air are the windows. However, you should not need to open your windows if the ventilation works as designed. There are a few reasons why the system can fail to work adequately. These will not be discussed here.

• The air supply enters the unit through a 1/4 inch gap at the bottom of the entry door(s).

• The air is exhausted by a fan at the top of the building via vents located in the kitchen and bathroom (you will most likely not hear the fan in your unit. There are no local exhaust fans)

A map of each unit's ventilation system has been provided below. Please use the map that corresponds to your unit, ending in either 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 or 08.

Acronyms:

HVAC = heating, ventilation and air conditioning

cfm = cubic feet per minute

Where are the Ventilation Ducts Located?

Tier 01 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Tier 02 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Tier 03 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Tier 04 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Tier 05 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Tier 06 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Tier 07 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Tier 08 Ducting and Air Flow Map

Lines in purple denote the HVAC ducting and air flow.

Troubleshooting

Is my vent working? I cannot hear them run.

Yes, vents are always working.

There are no fans in each unit for ventilation.

There are giant fans on the roof of the building constant pulling air from the fans. Unless you are at the top of the building, you will most likely not hear anything.