AprilAire V22BEC ERV
A straightforward ERV for a home already on AprilAire controls. Panasonic and Broan units recover more heat for less money.
Amazon $1,290.38$1,290.38
The AprilAire V22BEC ERV and the Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The AprilAire V22BEC ERV leads on heat recovery. The Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV wins on value. The Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV costs $149.44 less ($1,140.94 vs $1,290.38).
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Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV
A self balancing ERV for a small to mid size home. Its price sits close to the bigger B160E65RT, which recovers more heat.
Amazon $1,140.94$1,140.94
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AprilAire V22BEC ERV for heat recovery (72% sensible recovery vs 67% sensible recovery).
- Choose the Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV for value ($9.59 per cfm ($1,140.94, 119 cfm) vs $11.32 per cfm ($1,290.38, 114 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 | AprilAire V22BEC ERV | Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 57 72% sensible recovery | 40 67% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 59 1.5 cfm per watt (114 cfm, 77 W) | 66 1.6 cfm per watt (119 cfm, 73 W) |
| Value 25% | 41 $11.32 per cfm ($1,290.38, 114 cfm) | 53 $9.59 per cfm ($1,140.94, 119 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
| AprilAire V22BEC ERV | Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 114 cfm | 119 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 72% | 67% |
| Power draw | 77 W | 73 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | - | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | - | No |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |