EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems

What EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems does

EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of residential mechanical ventilation systems, headquartered at 349 Highland Rd E, Macedonia, Ohio. Founded in 2003 as a spin-off from a multi-generation basement and crawlspace waterproofing business that had operated for over 40 years across eight Midwestern states and 15 locations, the company commercializes a single core technical concept — drawing contaminated air from within 18 inches off the floor of a basement, crawlspace, or attached garage and exhausting it outside, while the home's existing HVAC system conditions replacement air introduced from the living space above to create whole-home air exchange from a single installation point without additional ductwork. Leadership is anchored by the Lacroix family, with Andre Lacroix serving as VP of R&D and Operations; ownership has not involved external investment or acquisition history.

The product portfolio comprises five SKUs sharing the same architecture: a Basement Ventilation System, a Crawlspace Ventilation System, a Garage Ventilation System, a Combination Ventilation System (for homes where basement and crawlspace share air), and Self-Install Kits for DIY purchasers. Stated unit economics include coverage of up to 7,000 sq ft per unit, $2–4 monthly operating cost, no filters or water buckets, an 85% reduction in airborne particulates per company claims, a 5-year warranty, and an expected 10–15 year system lifespan. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is an EPA Energy Star Indoor Air Plus Ally, holds American Lung Association certification, and staff carry Healthy Home Specialist (NEHA), Certified Indoor Environmentalist (IAQA), Certified Residential Mold Inspector (ACAC), and Building Science Principles (BPI) credentials.

Revenue is generated through two streams: hardware sales (units and accessories such as vent covers and extension chutes) and professional installation services delivered via a certified dealer/installer network — most prominently waterproofing contractors (e.g., Ohio State Waterproofing) inherited from the founding family's adjacent trade. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer channels (ezbreathe.com, toll-free phone, self-install kits), inside-sales consultation, channel partner sales with installation, and event/earned-media placements on Nancy Grace TV, Gary Sullivan Radio, The Money Pit Radio Show, WGN, and iHeartRadio. The primary customer segment is residential homeowners; commercial buildings and industrial facilities are listed as secondary segments. Marketing also relies on content/SEO, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), Google Reviews, and a free-consultation lead-capture flow. No public revenue, headcount, or funding figures are disclosed.

Name

EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems

Legal name

EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems

Website

https://ezbreathe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EZ Breathe Ventilation Systems is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of mechanical ventilation systems for residential basements, crawlspaces, and garages, headquartered in Macedonia, Ohio; founded in 2003 as a spin-off from a 40+ year waterproofing business, it sells direct-to-consumer and through certified dealer/installers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Ventilation Systems

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation System Installation (Exhaust Fans, ERV/HRV, Make-Up Air) (HSAOAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB), Ventilation System Installation & Repair (Bath/Kitchen Fans, ERV/HRV) (HSAOAIAF), Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD), Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH)

Keywords

• Home ventilation systems
• Basement ventilation
• Crawlspace ventilation
• Indoor air quality
• Whole-home air exchange

Headquarters

HQ city

Macedonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Ventilation Hardware Sales: Sale of EZ Breathe ventilation units (basement, crawlspace, garage, and combination systems) and accessories (vent covers, extension chutes). Units are sold directly to consumers and through dealer/installer channels.
2. Professional Installation Services: Installation services provided through a network of certified dealers and installation partners, including waterproofing contractors who sell and install the system alongside related waterproofing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EZ Breathe designs, manufactures, and sells mechanical ventilation systems for residential homes that exhaust stale, humid air from basements, crawlspaces, and attached garages while introducing conditioned replacement air from above-grade living spaces, achieving whole-home air exchange. The company sells hardware units (basement, crawlspace, garage, and combination systems), accessories (vent covers, extension chutes), and self-install kits directly to homeowners and through certified dealer/installers. Professional installation services are delivered via a partner network that includes waterproofing contractors.

Product overview

EZ Breathe offers a suite of ventilation products designed to improve indoor air quality by exhausting stale, humid air and introducing fresh outdoor air through mechanical air exchange. The core product line consists of the Basement Ventilation System, Crawlspace Ventilation System, Garage Ventilation System, Combination Ventilation System (for homes where basement and crawlspace share air), and Self-Install Kits for DIY installation. All products operate on the same principle of air exchange—removing contaminated air and replacing it with fresh outdoor air—at an operating cost of $2-4 per month, with no filters to change or buckets to empty. The systems are maintenance-free and can service areas up to 7,000 sq ft. The products differ primarily in their application (basement, crawlspace, garage, or combined basement/crawlspace) and installation method, with self-install options available for homeowners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EZ Breathe Ventilation System The primary home ventilation system that exhausts stale, humid air from below-grade spaces and introduces fresh outdoor air through air exchange. It requires no filter changes or water emptying, costs less than $2–4 per month to operate, services structures up to 7,000 sq ft, and provides whole-home air exchange from a single installation point.
• Basement Ventilation System A ventilation system specifically designed for basements that installs on an exterior wall with a 6-inch exhaust hole. It includes a louvered exhaust vent with fine mesh screen, telescoping chute for varying foundation wall heights, and a control panel with fan speed and humidistat settings, and combats the natural stack effect to allow the home's existing HVAC to address the basement.
• Crawlspace Ventilation System A crawl space conditioning system that removes gallons of water vapor daily, reduces mold and mildew, removes musty odors, protects foundation from decay, and creates whole-home air exchanges per US EPA guidelines. It includes an exhaust fan on an exterior wall with a 6-inch hole, a louvered intake fan mounted to the subfloor, and a control panel with Fan Speed = Medium and Humidistat = 30%.
• Garage Ventilation System A ventilation system that draws contaminated air out of the attached garage and exhausts it to the outside, creating complete air exchanges per US EPA Indoor Air Plus guidelines. It addresses garage contaminants including carbon monoxide, benzene, and other toxic pollutants, covers up to 7,000 sq ft, costs $2–4/month to operate, and includes a 10-year warranty.
• Combination Ventilation System A dual-system solution for homes where the basement and crawl space share air. It includes a Crawl Space Conditioner Ventilation device installed on the basement floor with a standard basement chute and an in-line booster fan installed in the crawl space ceiling to introduce conditioned air from the living space above; both units run in tandem from the same power source.
• Self-Install Kits DIY basement and crawlspace ventilation system installation kits that let homeowners install the ventilation systems themselves using provided tools and guides (CSC Installation Guide and A400 Installation Guide) and standard tools such as a 6-inch hole saw, screwdriver, measuring tape, duct tape, hammer, tin snips, and silicone caulking. Installation takes approximately 2–4 hours and eliminates professional installation fees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% reduction in airborne particulates ('floaties') in the home
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ohio State WaterproofingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOhio State Waterproofing is a certified installer of EZ Breathe products, providing professional installation services for customers. Installers Jim and Mike from Ohio State Waterproofing are referenced in customer testimonials for professional installation of EZ Breathe units.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Broan-NuTone: Broan-NuTone is a major manufacturer of residential ventilation products including bath fans, range hoods, and fresh air systems. Comparable to EZ Breathe as a residential ventilation specialist, but operates at much larger scale with broader product portfolio and national distribution through big-box retail.
• Honeywell Home (Resideo): Resideo/Honeywell Home offers whole-home IAQ solutions including fresh air ventilation systems, dehumidifiers, and connected air quality monitors. Overlaps with EZ Breathe's basement ventilation and humidity management use cases but at significantly larger scale with connected/smart home features.
• AprilAire: AprilAire is a leading manufacturer of whole-home indoor air quality solutions including fresh air ventilation systems, dehumidifiers, and air purification. Direct overlap with EZ Breathe's whole-home air exchange and basement moisture management proposition, but serving a broader IAQ market with broader HVAC contractor distribution.
• Panasonic Eco Solutions (Residential Ventilation): Panasonic produces a broad line of residential and commercial ventilation fans including energy-recovery ventilators (ERV/HRV) for whole-home air exchange. Comparable to EZ Breathe in residential air exchange functionality, but at much larger scale with global distribution and integration into broader HVAC portfolios.

Direct peers

• Thera-Stem (Santa Fe Dehumidifiers): Therma-Stor / Santa Fe manufactures high-capacity whole-home dehumidifiers specifically targeting basements and crawlspaces — the same environment EZ Breathe addresses. Direct peer in the residential foundation moisture management category, competing with EZ Breathe's value proposition of replacing dehumidifiers with mechanical ventilation.
• Basement Systems: Basement Systems is a network of basement waterproofing, foundation repair, and crawlspace encapsulation contractors across the US. Directly comparable as a residential basement solutions provider; the company also sells dehumidification and air quality products in EZ Breathe's category through its dealer network model.
• Ohio State Waterproofing: Ohio State Waterproofing is a regional basement waterproofing contractor and the named certified installer partner of EZ Breathe. Comparable as a direct customer/channel partner for EZ Breathe, while also being a regional competitor in adjacent basement moisture remediation services.

Emerging players

• Airthings: Airthings is a consumer and prosumer indoor air quality monitor company offering connected sensors for radon, CO2, humidity, and particulates. Emerging player in adjacent IAQ monitoring space; represents both a potential partner for EZ Breathe and a competitive threat if consumers shift toward sensor-first IAQ strategies.
• Awair: Awair produces smart indoor air quality monitors that track chemicals, CO2, humidity, and dust, with app-based insights. Emerging player in connected IAQ; competes conceptually with EZ Breathe by addressing the same consumer pain points (allergies, asthma, humidity) through a different (sensor-based, software-led) approach.

Others

• Green and Healthy Homes Initiative: The Green and Healthy Homes Initiative is a national nonprofit working on integrated healthy housing interventions. Comparable to EZ Breathe only as an ecosystem partner/organization in the healthy housing space; EZ Breathe is already listed as a partner, indicating adjacency in policy and advocacy channels rather than direct competition.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/ezbreathe/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ezbreathesystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ez-breathe
• Instagraminstagram.com/ez_breathe_ventilation

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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