Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 120
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.
Amazon $999$999
121 cfm89%62 W
3.7/5
The pick for a larger home that wants Panasonic’s near best heat recovery at 150 cfm. Expect a short parts warranty.
- 150 cfmAirflow
- 90%Sensible recovery
- 107 WPower draw
Check price at Amazon$1,164.99
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 90% heat recovery at low speed, near the top of the HVI list
- Holds its full 150 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
- Draws about 107 W at full airflow
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 | 121 cfm | 3.8/5 | $999 |
| Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite Plus+ 150 (this one) | 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-15ESC1 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 150 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 90% |
| Power draw | 107 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 13 |
| ENERGY STAR | Yes |
| HVI certified | Yes |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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