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 3.4. The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV leads on heat recovery and efficiency. The ACiQ AERV150EC ERV costs $80 less ($899 vs $979).
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Vents Frigate ERV 150
#11 in Whole-house ERVFull review
A low priced, quiet ERV for a mid size home. Its AC motors and modest heat recovery make it cost more to run than the EC models.
Amazon $979$979
Which should you buy?
- Choose the ACiQ AERV150EC ERV for heat recovery (77% sensible recovery vs 66% sensible recovery) and efficiency (1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W) vs 0.8 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 185 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 | Vents Frigate ERV 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 73 77% sensible recovery | 37 66% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 52 1.4 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 104 W) | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 185 W) |
| Value 25% | 83 $6.33 per cfm ($899, 142 cfm) | 81 $6.53 per cfm ($979, 150 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 56 1.5 sones |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 67 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| ACiQ AERV150EC ERV | Vents Frigate ERV 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 142 cfm | 150 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 77% | 66% |
| Power draw | 104 W | 185 W |
| Noise | - | 1.5 sones |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 6 |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |