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 is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.7 to 2.9. The Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV leads on heat recovery, warranty and value. The Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 wins on efficiency. The Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 costs $678.01 less ($614.99 vs $1,293).
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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 Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV for heat recovery (81% sensible recovery vs 70% sensible recovery), warranty (5-year warranty vs 3-year warranty) and value ($9.72 per cfm ($1,293, 133 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 1.2 cfm per watt (133 cfm, 108 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 | Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV | Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 87 81% sensible recovery | 50 70% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 44 1.2 cfm per watt (133 cfm, 108 W) | 72 1.7 cfm per watt (47 cfm, 27 W) |
| Value 25% | 52 $9.72 per cfm ($1,293, 133 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
| Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV | Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 133 cfm | 47 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 81% | 70% |
| Power draw | 108 W | 27 W |
| Noise | - | 2.5 sones |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 13 |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |