Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC
#10 in Whole-house ERVFull review
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
The Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC and the Vents Frigate ERV 150 are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC leads on heat recovery. The Vents Frigate ERV 150 wins on value. The Vents Frigate ERV 150 costs $270 less ($979 vs $1,249).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC for heat recovery (71% sensible recovery vs 66% sensible recovery).
- Choose the Vents Frigate ERV 150 for value ($6.53 per cfm ($979, 150 cfm) vs $8.33 per cfm ($1,249, 150 cfm)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-house ERV ERV or HRV; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC | Vents Frigate ERV 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Heat recovery 25% | 53 71% sensible recovery | 37 66% sensible recovery |
| Efficiency 15% | 16 0.9 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 175 W) | 12 0.8 cfm per watt (150 cfm, 185 W) |
| Value 25% | 63 $8.33 per cfm ($1,249, 150 cfm) | 81 $6.53 per cfm ($979, 150 cfm) |
| Quiet 10% | 56 1.5 sones | 56 1.5 sones |
| Warranty 25% | 67 5-year warranty | 67 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC | Vents Frigate ERV 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm | 150 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 71% | 66% |
| Power draw | 175 W | 185 W |
| Noise | 1.5 sones | 1.5 sones |
| Build | ||
| Frost protection | Yes | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 6 | MERV 6 |
| HVI certified | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |