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 is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The AprilAire V22BEC ERV leads on warranty and value. The Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 wins on efficiency. The Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 costs $675.39 less ($614.99 vs $1,290.38).
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Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1
#13 in Whole-house ERVFull review
A compact ERV for an apartment, condo or small house, or for one zone of a larger one. Households that need more than about 50 cfm should look at the Intelli-Balance or a full size unit.
Amazon $614.99$614.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the AprilAire V22BEC ERV for warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and value ($11.32 per cfm ($1,290.38, 114 cfm) vs $13.08 per cfm ($614.99, 47 cfm)).
- Choose the Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 for efficiency (1.7 cfm per watt (47 cfm, 27 W) vs 1.5 cfm per watt (114 cfm, 77 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 | AprilAire V22BEC ERV | Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 57 72% sensible recovery | 50 70% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 59 1.5 cfm per watt (114 cfm, 77 W) | 72 1.7 cfm per watt (47 cfm, 27 W) |
| Value 25% | 41 $11.32 per cfm ($1,290.38, 114 cfm) | 31 $13.08 per cfm ($614.99, 47 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 19 2.5 sones |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 33 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| AprilAire V22BEC ERV | Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 114 cfm | 47 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 72% | 70% |
| Power draw | 77 W | 27 W |
| Noise | - | 2.5 sones |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | - | MERV 13 |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |