Lifebreath RNC155 HRV
A cold climate HRV with good heat recovery and a lifetime core warranty. Its price per cfm is high bought online, so compare it with the Broan and Fantech first.
Amazon $1,636.66$1,636.66
The Lifebreath RNC155 HRV rates 3.4 among whole-house HRV ERV or HRVs; the Pioneer ECOasis 150 rates 2.8 among single room ones. The Pioneer ECOasis 150 costs $548.66 less ($1,088 vs $1,636.66).
Pioneer ECOasis 150
#5 in Single roomFull review
A wall mounted ERV and air purifier in one for a single large room or small apartment. Buyers who want maximum fresh air per dollar will do better with a ducted unit.
Amazon $1,088$1,088
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 single room), 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 | Lifebreath RNC155 HRV | Pioneer ECOasis 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 67 75% sensible recovery | 50 recovery efficiency not published (neutral score used) |
| Efficiency 15% | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) | 34 2 cfm per watt (88 cfm, 43.8 W) |
| Value 25% | 38 $11.86 per cfm ($1,636.66, 138 cfm) | 62 $12.36 per cfm ($1,088, 88 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) | 50 noise not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Lifebreath RNC155 HRV | Pioneer ECOasis 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | HRV (heat only) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ductless, single room |
| Airflow | 138 cfm | 88 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 75% | - |
| Power draw | - | 43.8 W |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | - |
| Filter | MERV 6 | - |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes | - |
| HVI certified | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |