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
142 cfm77%104 W
3.8/5
A top tier whole house ERV for a mid size home in any climate, with near best heat recovery and MERV 13 filtration. The parts warranty is short.
- 121 cfmAirflow
- 89%Sensible recovery
- 62 WPower draw
Check price at Amazon$999
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 89% heat recovery at low speed, near the top of the HVI list
- Holds its full 121 cfm against duct resistance up to 0.4 in, so long duct runs don’t starve it
- MERV 13 filter included
- Supply and exhaust set separately, so it can run balanced, positive or negative
Cons
- Only a 3 year parts warranty
- No published noise rating
- Costs more than the Elite 110 for a small airflow gain
The Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ family
Every Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 120 (this one) | 121 cfm | 3.8/5 | $999 |
| Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 | 150 cfm | 3.7/5 | $1,164.99 |
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 | FV-12ESC1 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 121 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 89% |
| Power draw | 62 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| HVI certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this type
Broan AI Series B210E75RS ERV
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 $1,599.99$1,599.99
206 cfm81%
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 $899$899
110 cfm88%62 W
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