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 $1,190$1,190
150 cfm80%150 W
3.6/5
The big brother of the HERO 150H, for a large home in a cold climate that needs over 200 cfm. It is expensive to buy and to run at full speed.
- 203 cfmAirflow
- 80%Sensible recovery
- 192 WPower draw
Check price at Amazon$2,166.24
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 80% heat recovery from a counterflow core
- 203 cfm at 0.4 in ventilates a large home
- Lifetime core and 7 year motor warranties
- Defrost recirculates indoor air, so it doesn’t depressurize the house
Cons
- Costs over $2,000
- Draws about 192 W at full airflow
- No published noise rating
The Fantech HERO HRV family
Every Fantech HERO HRV model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fantech HERO 150H | 150 cfm | 3.7/5 | $1,190 |
| Fantech HERO 200H (this one) | 203 cfm | 3.6/5 | $2,166.24 |
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 | 99402 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 203 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 80% |
| Power draw | 192 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 8 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| HVI certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
Broan AI Series B160H65RS HRV
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.
Amazon $1,021$1,021
150 cfm68%
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
138 cfm75%
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