An ERV can be part of a ventilation strategy for hot and humid climates, but the design must account for both heat and moisture loads.

An enthalpy recovery core helps transfer moisture between incoming outdoor air and exhaust air, reducing the moisture load associated with ventilation. However, it does not guarantee a specific indoor humidity level.

For effective indoor humidity control, an ERV can be integrated with a dehumidification function, as demonstrated by MENRED's i7 and Q6 solutions. By combining fresh air ventilation with active dehumidification, these systems can help maintain a more comfortable indoor humidity level when properly designed and operated for the local climate and building conditions.

For demanding applications, an ERV should be evaluated together with cooling capacity, dedicated dehumidification, filtration, local climate data, and the building's moisture load.