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 warranty and value. The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 wins on heat recovery and efficiency. The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV costs $65.99 less ($899 vs $964.99).
Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110
A strong whole house ERV for a small to mid size home in a mixed or humid climate, with top tier heat recovery and good filtration. Cold climate buyers should look at an HRV with stronger defrost.
Amazon $964.99$964.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ACiQ AERV150EC ERV for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and value ($6.33 per cfm ($899, 142 cfm) vs $8.77 per cfm ($964.99, 110 cfm)).
- Choose the Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 for heat recovery (88% sensible recovery vs 77% sensible recovery) and efficiency (1.8 cfm per watt (110 cfm, 62 W) vs 1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W)).
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 | Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 73 77% sensible recovery | 100 88% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 52 1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W) | 73 1.8 cfm per watt (110 cfm, 62 W) |
| Value 25% | 83 $6.33 per cfm ($899, 142 cfm) | 59 $8.77 per cfm ($964.99, 110 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 33 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| ACiQ AERV150EC ERV | Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 142 cfm | 110 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 77% | 88% |
| Power draw | 104 W | 62 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 13 |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |