Vents BRIG HRV 200
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 $1,236.75$1,236.75
The Vents BRIG HRV 200 is the better ERV or HRV overall, rated 3.4 to 3.2. The Vents BRIG HRV 200 leads on heat recovery and value. The Fantech VHR 150 HRV wins on warranty. The Fantech VHR 150 HRV costs $124.79 less ($1,111.96 vs $1,236.75).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Vents BRIG HRV 200 for heat recovery (85% sensible recovery vs 65% sensible recovery) and value ($7.15 per cfm ($1,236.75, 173 cfm) vs $8.06 per cfm ($1,111.96, 138 cfm)).
- Choose the Fantech VHR 150 HRV for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
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 | Vents BRIG HRV 200 | Fantech VHR 150 HRV |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 100 85% sensible recovery | 33 65% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (173 cfm, 212 W) | 15 0.8 cfm per watt (138 cfm, 163 W) |
| Value 25% | 74 $7.15 per cfm ($1,236.75, 173 cfm) | 66 $8.06 per cfm ($1,111.96, 138 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 17 2-year warranty | 67 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Vents BRIG HRV 200 | Fantech VHR 150 HRV | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | HRV (heat only) | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 173 cfm | 138 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 85% | 65% |
| Power draw | 212 W | 163 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 6 | - |
| HVI certified | No | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |