Walk in wardrobe, supply or extract

[phatboy]

Hi,

 

We have varied from our original plans, and incorporated a walk in wardrobe off our bedroom.

 

The room is 1.9m x 1.6m, and we are likely to fit it out with a kit like this from Ikea: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/pax-corner-wardrobe-white-stained-oak-effect-s99217996/#content

 

But.... should the MHRV in this space be a supply, or an extract?  I can see the benefits to both... but am leaning toward a supply?  If supply, I think fitting it close to the inside corner or the wardrobe would be best.

 

All input appreciated  

Tim

[G and J]

I think it could be either.  You won’t be putting dripping wet coats in there, I assume, so as long as you get air movement and thus air changes it doesn’t matter. Which do you need to balance your system?

 

(I should add that the above is guesswork mind, I’ve not a clue based on experience, but hey, it feels good guessing with confidence   😉

[bmj1]

When I did mine, I did supply, I.e. get a supply of nice fresh air to 'freshen up' the clothes.

 

Then did extract in the ensuite bathroom, and that created a nice flow of air from one to the other, through the bedroom.

 

It has worked wonders.

[phatboy]

  On 06/04/2025 at 20:11, bmj1 said:

When I did mine, I did supply, I.e. get a supply of nice fresh air to 'freshen up' the clothes.

 

Then did extract in the ensuite bathroom, and that created a nice flow of air from one to the other, through the bedroom.

 

It has worked wonders.

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I hadn't mentioned, but there is an en-suite too, so having the bedroom and this wardrobe room as supply, will allow lower flow rate, whilst pushing all the air in the direction of the extract in the en-suite.

 

So Im inclined to do the same as you - thanks  

Edited April 6 by phatboy

[phatboy]

  On 06/04/2025 at 16:47, G and J said:

I think it could be either.  You won’t be putting dripping wet coats in there, I assume, so as long as you get air movement and thus air changes it doesn’t matter. Which do you need to balance your system?

 

(I should add that the above is guesswork mind, I’ve not a clue based on experience, but hey, it feels good guessing with confidence   😉

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There are a fair few extracts in the system already, so probably a supply is the best option.

 

No wet items going in there, all nice clean stuff  

[Nickfromwales]

Depends on how many wood burning stoves are around you, as then I'd want an extract.

[G and J]

Hmmmm.  So the walk-in wardrobe has a good flow through of fresh air.  
 

Would that be equivalent to ‘dry cleaning’?  If so it could save you a fortune lol

[ToughButterCup]

I don't think it matters much. The thing is not to allow 'dead air' in that space.

Think shoes after a day's wear - no matter how clean they are, they'll still be holding moisture, and thus bacteria that tend to whiff a bit.

[JohnMo]

  On 06/04/2025 at 16:22, phatboy said:

should the MHRV in this space be a supply

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Mine is a slightly different answer to the above.

 

You really need to map where your air comes and goes. What directions does it travel.

 

We did supply, so we slightly over ventilate the main bedroom, air then moves to ensuite and excess air goes under door and down a corridor to make sure hall is ventilated also. It all about balance and getting best ventilation for buck. One solution doesn't suit all.

 

 

  On 06/04/2025 at 16:22, phatboy said:

, or an extract? 

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But saying above - is the dressing room a wet room? no, so you do supply, not extract.

[Thorfun]

  On 06/04/2025 at 20:43, phatboy said:

 

I hadn't mentioned, but there is an en-suite too, so having the bedroom and this wardrobe room as supply, will allow lower flow rate, whilst pushing all the air in the direction of the extract in the en-suite.

 

So Im inclined to do the same as you - thanks  

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We have exactly this setup and seems ok to us!