A quiet, easy to adjust ERV for a mid size home or apartment that will run at moderate speed most of the time. At full flow it uses more power than its rivals.
Amazon $1,249
A high airflow ERV for a large home at a moderate price. Its AC motors draw about 210 W even at low speed, so running costs are high.
- 173 cfmAirflow
- 79%Sensible recovery
- 212 WPower draw
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 79% heat recovery at low speed from a polymer enthalpy core
- 173 cfm at 0.4 in covers a large home
- Frost protection for cold climates
- Washable filters cost nothing to maintain
- Draws about 210 W at every speed, so it costs a lot to run continuously
- Basic MERV 6 filters
- Recovery and power figures are the maker’s, not HVI certified
- Warranty term not published
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | BRIG ERV 200 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | ERV (heat and moisture) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 173 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 79% |
| Power draw | 212 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 6 |
| HVI certified | No |
Alternatives in this type
A low priced, quiet ERV for a mid size home. Its AC motors and modest heat recovery make it cost more to run than the EC models.
Amazon $979A compact ERV for an apartment, condo or small house, or for one zone of a larger one. Households that need more than about 50 cfm should look at the Intelli-Balance or a full size unit.
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