ACiQ AERV150EC ERV
The value pick for a mid size home: HVI certified airflow and recovery at a lower price than the Broan, with a long warranty if registered.
Amazon $899$899
The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV leads on value and efficiency. The Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV wins on heat recovery. The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV costs $394 less ($899 vs $1,293).
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Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV
A self balancing whole house ERV for a mid size home that wants better heat recovery than Broan’s 65 series. It pays about $170 more than the B160E65RT for it.
Amazon $1,293$1,293
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ACiQ AERV150EC ERV for value ($6.33 per cfm ($899, 142 cfm) vs $9.72 per cfm ($1,293, 133 cfm)) and efficiency (1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W) vs 1.2 cfm per watt (133 cfm, 108 W)).
- Choose the Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV for heat recovery (81% sensible recovery vs 77% sensible recovery).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-house ERV ERV or HRV; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | ACiQ AERV150EC ERV | Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 73 77% sensible recovery | 87 81% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 52 1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W) | 44 1.2 cfm per watt (133 cfm, 108 W) |
| Value 25% | 83 $6.33 per cfm ($899, 142 cfm) | 52 $9.72 per cfm ($1,293, 133 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 67 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| ACiQ AERV150EC ERV | Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 142 cfm | 133 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 77% | 81% |
| Power draw | 104 W | 108 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | - | No |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |