Fantech VHR 150 HRV
An older, warranty backed HRV for a mid size home in a cold climate. The Fantech HERO 150H recovers much more heat for a little more money.
Amazon $1,111.96$1,111.96
The Fantech VHR 150 HRV is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.2 to 3.1. The Fantech VHR 150 HRV leads on value and heat recovery. The Fantech VHR 150 HRV costs $19.67 less ($1,111.96 vs $1,131.63).
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Fantech FLEX 100H
An HRV for a condo or apartment where space is the main constraint. Anyone with room for a full size unit gets far better recovery for the money from the Broan or HERO.
Amazon $1,131.63$1,131.63
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Fantech VHR 150 HRV for value ($8.06 per cfm ($1,111.96, 138 cfm) vs $10.68 per cfm ($1,131.63, 106 cfm)) and heat recovery (65% sensible recovery vs 61% sensible recovery).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-house HRV ERV or HRV; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Fantech VHR 150 HRV | Fantech FLEX 100H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 33 65% sensible recovery | 20 61% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 15 0.8 cfm per watt (138 cfm, 163 W) | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 25% | 66 $8.06 per cfm ($1,111.96, 138 cfm) | 45 $10.68 per cfm ($1,131.63, 106 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
| Fantech VHR 150 HRV | Fantech FLEX 100H | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | HRV (heat only) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 138 cfm | 106 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 65% | 61% |
| Power draw | 163 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |