The ERV to pick for a large or tight home that needs more than 150 cfm, with easy self balancing setup. Smaller homes will be oversized by it.
Amazon $1,519
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.
- 110 cfmAirflow
- 88%Sensible recovery
- 62 WPower draw
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 88% heat recovery at low speed, near the top of the HVI list
- Holds its 110 cfm against duct resistance up to 1.0 in, so long duct runs don’t starve it
- MERV 13 supply filter
- Efficient ECM motors keep running costs low
- Only a 3 year parts warranty
- No published noise rating
- Frost protection is aimed at temperate climates, not deep cold
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | FV-11ES1 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 110 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 88% |
| Power draw | 62 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 |
| HVI certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this type
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 $899A 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.
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