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 rates 3.4 among whole-house ERV ERV or HRVs; the Fantech FLEX 100H rates 3.1 among whole-house HRV ones. The Fantech FLEX 100H costs $158.75 less ($1,131.63 vs $1,290.38).
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Fantech FLEX 100H
An HRV for a condo or apartment where space is the main constraint. Anyone with room for a full size unit gets far better recovery for the money from the Broan or HERO.
Amazon $1,131.63$1,131.63
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (whole-house ERV and whole-house HRV), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | AprilAire V22BEC ERV | Fantech FLEX 100H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 57 72% sensible recovery | 20 61% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 59 1.5 cfm per watt (114 cfm, 77 W) | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 25% | 41 $11.32 per cfm ($1,290.38, 114 cfm) | 45 $10.68 per cfm ($1,131.63, 106 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 | Fantech FLEX 100H | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 114 cfm | 106 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 72% | 61% |
| Power draw | 77 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |