A self balancing ERV for a small to mid size home. Its price sits close to the bigger B160E65RT, which recovers more heat.
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Every Broan AI Series ERV model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV (this one) | 119 cfm | 3.4/5 | $1,140.94 |
| Broan AI Series B160E75RT ERV | 133 cfm | 3.7/5 | $1,293 |
| Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV | 142 cfm | 3.7/5 | $1,139 |
| Broan AI Series B210E75RS ERV | 206 cfm | 3.9/5 | $1,599.99 |
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
| Model number | B130E65RS |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 119 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 67% |
| Power draw | 73 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| HVI certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years |
A self balancing whole house ERV for a mid size home that a homeowner or general contractor can commission without balancing tools. Expect higher power use at full flow than the Panasonic.
Amazon $1,139A straightforward ERV for a home already on AprilAire controls. Panasonic and Broan units recover more heat for less money.
Amazon $1,290.38A 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 $1,249Compare the Broan AI Series B130E65RS ERV with any other ERV or HRV →
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