The ERV to pick for a large or tight home that needs more than 150 cfm, with easy self balancing setup. Smaller homes will be oversized by it.
Amazon $1,599.99The Broan AI Series B210E75RS ERV rates 3.9 among whole-house ERV ERV or HRVs; the Vents BRIG HRV 200 rates 3.4 among whole-house HRV ones. The Vents BRIG HRV 200 costs $363.24 less ($1,236.75 vs $1,599.99).
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A high airflow HRV with strong heat recovery for a large home in a cold climate. Its AC motors make it expensive to run around the clock.
Amazon $1,236.75Scores 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 B210E75RS ERV | Vents BRIG HRV 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 87 81% sensible recovery | 100 85% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (173 cfm, 212 W) |
| Value 25% | 68 $7.77 per cfm ($1,599.99, 206 cfm) | 74 $7.15 per cfm ($1,236.75, 173 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 17 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Broan AI Series B210E75RS ERV | Vents BRIG HRV 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 206 cfm | 173 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 81% | 85% |
| Power draw | - | 212 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 | MERV 6 |
| ENERGY STAR | No | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |