Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV
A self balancing whole house ERV for a mid size home that wants better heat recovery than Broan’s 65 series. It pays about $170 more than the B160E65RT for it.
Amazon $1,293$1,293
The Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV and the Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV are evenly matched, rated 3.7 and 3.7. The Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV leads on heat recovery. The Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV wins on value. The Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV costs $154 less ($1,139 vs $1,293).
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Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV
A self balancing whole house ERV for a mid size home that a homeowner or general contractor can commission without balancing tools. Expect higher power use at full flow than the Panasonic.
Amazon $1,139$1,139
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV for heat recovery (81% sensible recovery vs 76% sensible recovery).
- Choose the Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV for value ($8.02 per cfm ($1,139, 142 cfm) vs $9.72 per cfm ($1,293, 133 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 | Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV | Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 87 81% sensible recovery | 70 76% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 44 1.2 cfm per watt (133 cfm, 108 W) | 40 1.2 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 122 W) |
| Value 25% | 52 $9.72 per cfm ($1,293, 133 cfm) | 66 $8.02 per cfm ($1,139, 142 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
| Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV | Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 133 cfm | 142 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 81% | 76% |
| Power draw | 108 W | 122 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | No | No |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |