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%
3.4/5
A high airflow HRV with strong heat recovery for a large home in a cold climate. Its AC motors make it expensive to run around the clock.
- 173 cfmAirflow
- 85%Sensible recovery
- 212 WPower draw
Check price at Amazon$1,236.75
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- 85% heat recovery at low speed, near the top for an HRV
- 173 cfm at 0.4 in covers a large home
- Frost protection for cold climates
- Washable filters cost nothing to maintain
Cons
- 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
- Two year warranty is short
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 | BRIG HRV 200 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Core | HRV (heat only) |
| Install | Ducted, whole house |
| Airflow | 173 cfm |
| Sensible recovery | 85% |
| Power draw | 212 W |
| Build | |
| Frost protection | Yes |
| Filter | MERV 6 |
| HVI certified | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this type
Broan AI Series B110H65RS HRV
An affordable self balancing HRV for a small home or condo in a cold climate. Bigger homes or buyers who want more heat back should look at the B160H65RS or the Fantech HERO.
Amazon $919$919
100 cfm68%69 W
Fantech VHR 150 HRV
An older, warranty backed HRV for a mid size home in a cold climate. The Fantech HERO 150H recovers much more heat for a little more money.
Amazon $1,111.96$1,111.96
138 cfm65%163 W
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