ACiQ AERV150EC ERV
The value pick for a mid size home: HVI certified airflow and recovery at a lower price than the Broan, with a long warranty if registered.
Amazon $899$899
3.7/5
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.
- 142 cfmAirflow
- 76%Sensible recovery
- 122 WPower draw
Check price at Amazon$1,139
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Balances its own airflow at install, so it delivers its rated air without a contractor tuning it
- Built in screen shows live airflow and power draw
- Recirculation defrost keeps it running in cold snaps
- Five year warranty on parts and core
Cons
- Draws about 122 W at full airflow, more than ECM rivals
- Recirculation defrost pauses fresh air while it runs
- No published noise rating
The Broan AI Series ERV family
Every Broan AI Series ERV model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV (this one) | 142 cfm | 3.7/5 | $1,139 |
| Broan AI Series B210E75RS ERV | 206 cfm | 3.9/5 | $1,519 |
How it scores
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.
Specifications
| Model number | B160E65RT |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 142 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 76% |
| Power draw | 122 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| HVI certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110
A strong whole house ERV for a small to mid size home in a mixed or humid climate, with top tier heat recovery and good filtration. Cold climate buyers should look at an HRV with stronger defrost.
Amazon $964.99$964.99
Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC
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
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