A whole-house ERV connects to ducts and moves both heat and moisture between the outgoing and incoming air, so winter air stays less dry and summer humidity stays outside. Airflow is the net supply at 0.4 in of static pressure from the HVI directory, a typical resistance for a ducted install, so units compare on the air they actually deliver rather than their free-air maximum.
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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- Broan AI Series B210E75RS ERV#1 of 6Full review
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$1,519206 cfm81%- - ACiQ AERV150EC ERV#2 of 6Full review
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$899142 cfm77%104 W - Panasonic Intelli-Balance Elite 110#3 of 6Full review
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 $964.99$964.99110 cfm88%62 W - Broan AI Series B160E65RT ERV#4 of 6Full review
A 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.
Amazon $1,139$1,139142 cfm76%122 W - Vents Frigate ERV 120 EC#5 of 6Full review
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$1,249150 cfm71%175 W - Panasonic WhisperComfort FV-06VE1#6 of 6Full review
A 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.
Amazon $619.99$619.9947 cfm70%27 W
