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 $1,190$1,190
The Fantech HERO 150H rates 3.7 among whole-house HRV ERV or HRVs; the Vents Frigate ERV 150 rates 3.4 among whole-house ERV ones. The Vents Frigate ERV 150 costs $211 less ($979 vs $1,190).
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Vents Frigate ERV 150
#11 in Whole-house ERVFull review
A low priced, quiet ERV for a mid size home. Its AC motors and modest heat recovery make it cost more to run than the EC models.
Amazon $979$979
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 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 83 80% sensible recovery | 37 66% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 28 1 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 150 W) | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 185 W) |
| Value 25% | 67 $7.93 per cfm ($1,190, 150 cfm) | 81 $6.53 per cfm ($979, 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 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | HRV (heat only) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 150 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 80% | 66% |
| Power draw | 150 W | 185 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 |