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 3.0. The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV leads on efficiency and value. The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV costs $461 less ($899 vs $1,360).
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Vents BRIG ERV 200
#12 in Whole-house ERVFull review
A high airflow ERV for a large home at a moderate price. Its AC motors draw about 210 W even at low speed, so running costs are high.
Amazon $1,360$1,360
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ACiQ AERV150EC ERV for efficiency (1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W) vs 0.8 cfm per watt (173 cfm, 212 W)) and value ($6.33 per cfm ($899, 142 cfm) vs $7.86 per cfm ($1,360, 173 cfm)).
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 | Vents BRIG ERV 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 73 77% sensible recovery | 80 79% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 52 1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W) | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (173 cfm, 212 W) |
| Value 25% | 83 $6.33 per cfm ($899, 142 cfm) | 67 $7.86 per cfm ($1,360, 173 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| ACiQ AERV150EC ERV | Vents BRIG ERV 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 142 cfm | 173 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 77% | 79% |
| Power draw | 104 W | 212 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 6 |
| HVI certified | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |