Fantech HERO 150H
The heat recovery pick for a mid size home in a cold climate, backed by long core and motor warranties. It draws more power at full airflow than the Broan and ACiQ units.
Amazon $1,175$1,175
The Fantech HERO 150H rates 3.7 among whole-house HRV ERV or HRVs; the Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC rates 3.4 among whole-house ERV ones. The Fantech HERO 150H costs $74 less ($1,175 vs $1,249).
Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC
A quiet, easy to adjust ERV for a mid size home or apartment that will run at moderate speed most of the time. At full flow it uses more power than its rivals.
Amazon $1,249$1,249
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 HRV and whole-house ERV), 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 | Fantech HERO 150H | Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 83 80% sensible recovery | 53 71% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 28 1 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 150 W) | 16 0.9 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 175 W) |
| Value 25% | 68 $7.83 per cfm ($1,175, 150 cfm) | 63 $8.33 per cfm ($1,249, 150 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 56 1.5 sones |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 67 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Fantech HERO 150H | Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | HRV (heat only) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 150 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 80% | 71% |
| Power draw | 150 W | 175 W |
| Noise | - | 1.5 sones |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | - | MERV 6 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |