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
The Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV rates 3.7 among whole-house ERV ERV or HRVs; the Lifebreath RNC155 HRV rates 3.4 among whole-house HRV ones. The Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV costs $497.66 less ($1,139 vs $1,636.66).
Lifebreath RNC155 HRV
A cold climate HRV with good heat recovery and a lifetime core warranty. Its price per cfm is high bought online, so compare it with the Broan and Fantech first.
Amazon $1,636.66$1,636.66
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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 | Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV | Lifebreath RNC155 HRV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 70 76% sensible recovery | 67 75% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 40 1.2 cfm per watt (142 cfm, 122 W) | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 25% | 66 $8.02 per cfm ($1,139, 142 cfm) | 38 $11.86 per cfm ($1,636.66, 138 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 B160E65RT ERV | Lifebreath RNC155 HRV | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 142 cfm | 138 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 76% | 75% |
| Power draw | 122 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 6 |
| ENERGY STAR | No | Yes |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |