Broan AI Series B230H75RT HRV
The HRV for a large home in a cold climate, with the most airflow here and easy commissioning. Smaller homes don’t need its capacity or its price.
Amazon $1,690$1,690
3.6/5
An affordable, self balancing HRV for a mid size home in a cold climate. Pay more for the B230H75RT or Fantech HERO if heat recovery matters most.
- 150 cfmAirflow
- 68%Sensible recovery
Check price at Amazon$1,021
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Lowest price per cfm among the HRVs here
- Balances its own airflow at install and shows live airflow on a screen
- Lifetime warranty on the core
- Recirculation defrost for cold climates
Cons
- 68% heat recovery is the lowest of the whole house HRVs here
- Power at full airflow not published
- No published noise rating
The Broan AI Series HRV family
Every Broan AI Series HRV model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV (this one) | 150 cfm | 3.6/5 | $1,021 |
| Broan AI Series B230H75RT HRV | 225 cfm | 3.8/5 | $1,690 |
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 | B160H65RS |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 68% |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| HVI certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
Fantech HERO 150H
The heat recovery pick for a mid size home in a cold climate, backed by long core and motor warranties. It draws more power at full airflow than the Broan and ACiQ units.
Amazon $1,175$1,175
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
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