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vänEE · AI Series · updated October 14, 2026

vänEE air exchangers: the model plate already tells you almost everything

One letter separates an HRV from an ERV, another tells you whether the ports are on top or on the side. HRV core covered 10 years, ERV core 5 years, parts 5 years, per the manufacturer’s guide. AirGreen installs vänEE AI Series units across Greater Montréal.

HRV or ERV? Find yoursBook my free estimate
15AI Series models
10 yrsHRV core
29published vänEE projects
RBQ5645-9605-01

Plate decoder

H · HRV (heat recovery)How sure: High

H = HRV, E = ERV. The installation guide confirms it another way: only the H models have a drain.

vänEE air exchanger V160H75RS
Net airflow at 0.4 in
150 cfm
SRE at 0 °C
77% @ 64
SRE at −25 °C
67% @ 66
Height
19.13 in
See the V160H75RS page
AirGreen × vänEESold and installed by AirGreenHRV core: 10-year manufacturer warranty15 AI Series models29 published vänEE projectsMontréal · Laval · Longueuil · South Shore · North Shore

01 · How it works

Two airflows that cross without touching

Stale air goes out, fresh air comes in, and the core hands the heat from one to the other. The whole difference between an HRV and an ERV is what else the core lets through.

corestale air from the houseout to the outdoorsfresh outdoor airinto the housethe core passes: heatdrain (H models)
  • Stale air from the house → out to the outdoors
  • Fresh outdoor air → into the house
  • The core passes heat; drain under the unit (H models)

HRV: the core passes heat from the outgoing air to the incoming air. Excess moisture leaves the house and the condensate goes to the drain.

DefrostActive at −5 °C and below, per the AI Series sheets.
MotorsTwo ECM motors, 120 V, per the sheets.
FiltersWashable MERV 8; MERV 13 and HEPA optional, per the sheets.

02 · HRV or ERV

H or E: three questions about your house

It is the letter that matters most on the plate. The tool points the way; the final choice is made on site, once the house has been seen.

Is there a floor drain or a standpipe near the unit?

In winter, does the air in the house get too dry?

In winter, do you see condensation on the windows?

VerdictAnswer the three questions
  • The verdict shows here, with reasons taken from the vänEE documents.

A pointer, not a diagnosis: the final choice is made on site, once the house has been seen.

AirGreen × vänEE

The Drummondville machine, a local install.

vänEE designs the unit and its core. AirGreen looks at your basement and picks the right letter with you. Each does what it does best.

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What vänEE brings

  • AI Series HRVs and ERVsFifteen models from 100 to 225 cfm net at 0.4 in, top or side ports.
  • The core and the plateAn H or E, a T or S, an R or N: it is all in the number, read in the top section.
  • The manufacturer warrantyParts 5 years if the core is maintained, HRV core 10 years, ERV core 5 years, labour excluded.
  • Made in DrummondvilleVenmar Ventilation ULC, per the sheets and the installation guide.
AirGreen

What AirGreen brings

  • Sold and installed by AirGreenIn Montréal, Laval, Longueuil, the South Shore and the North Shore; 29 published vänEE projects.
  • Free on-site estimateWe check the drain, the clear height and the ducts before choosing H or E, T or S.
  • Programs checkedRénoclimat, LogisVert and ENERGY STAR read on each program’s own site on October 13, 2026.
  • RBQ 5645-9605-01Subclasses 15.8, 15.10 and 16.

The result: the vänEE with the right letter for your house, installed by the team that picked it with you.

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03 · The 15 models

The AI Series we install, in photos

Tap a unit to read its plate in the decoder. These are the models the manufacturer still sells and that we install.

04 · Compare

Fifteen models, one chart, no rounded figures

Each efficiency comes with its test airflow, because 82% at 36 cfm does not compare with 68% at 64 cfm. For deep cold, look at the SRE at −25 °C.

ModelNet airflow at 0.4 inSRE 0 °CSRE −25 °CPower at testDuctsDrain
V180H75RTHRV · top193 cfm78%@ 6468%@ 8322 W6 inYes
V160H75RSHRV · side150 cfm77%@ 6467%@ 6628 W6 inYes
V230H75RTHRV · top225 cfm78%@ 6667%@ 8125 W6 inYes
V230H75RSHRV · side225 cfm78%@ 6667%@ 8125 W6 inYes
V210E75RTERV · top206 cfm81%@ 6465%@ 8328 W6 inNo
V210E75RSERV · side206 cfm81%@ 6465%@ 8328 W6 inNo
V160E75RTERV · top133 cfm81%@ 3663%@ 6618 W6 inNo
V150H75NTHRV · top140 cfm82%@ 3663%@ 6418 W5 inYes
V150H75NSHRV · side140 cfm82%@ 3663%@ 6418 W5 inYes
V110H65RTHRV · top100 cfm68%@ 6460%@ 6426 W5 inYes
V130H65RTHRV · top119 cfm68%@ 6460%@ 6426 W5 inYes
V150E75NTERV · top129 cfm82%@ 3660%@ 6615 W5 inNo
V150E75NSERV · side129 cfm82%@ 3660%@ 6615 W5 inNo
V160H65RTHRV · top150 cfm68%@ 6460%@ 6826 W6 inYes
V130E65RTERV · top119 cfm67%@ 6656%@ 6630 W5 inNo

15 model(s) shown.

Source: our product sheets, from the HVI directory (section III), and the manufacturer’s sheets (rev. G to J), re-read on October 14, 2026. SRE = sensible recovery efficiency. Power in watts at the 0 °C test airflow.

05 · Will it fit?

Side ports: up to 2 3/8 in less height

Same machine, different connection. Slide your basement’s clear height: the four cabinets are drawn to scale, front view.

clearance 22 in21.5 in119.13 in221.69 in319.5 in4
  • 1 · Small cabinet, top portsUnit height 21.5 in · width 21 inV110H65RT, V130H65RT, V130E65RT, V150E75NT, V150H75NT, V160H65RT, V160E75RTThe unit fits
  • 2 · Small cabinet, side portsUnit height 19.13 in · width 23.38 inV150E75NS, V150H75NS, V160H75RSThe unit fits
  • 3 · Large cabinet, top portsUnit height 21.69 in · width 24.81 inV180H75RT, V210E75RT, V230H75RTThe unit fits
  • 4 · Large cabinet, side portsUnit height 19.5 in · width 27.13 inV210E75RS, V230H75RSThe unit fits

Height of the unit alone, per our product sheets (October 14, 2026). Ducts, hanging and panel access need more room: we measure on site.

AirGreen × vänEESold and installed by AirGreenHRV core: 10-year manufacturer warranty15 AI Series models29 published vänEE projectsMontréal · Laval · Longueuil · South Shore · North Shore

06 · Manufacturer warranty

Ten years on an HRV core, five on an ERV core

What the AI Series installation guide says on page 25, and the manufacturer’s warranty page for products sold since October 1, 2019.

Parts5 yearsif the core is maintained
Core10 yearsHRV core
LabourNot coverednor shipping, per the manufacturer

Enter the purchase date to see the end dates.

The conditions, as written

  • The 5-year parts warranty depends on core maintenance.
  • Parts only: labour and shipping excluded.
  • Original purchase invoice required.
  • Notice to the manufacturer within 7 days of finding the defect.
  • Filters and faulty installation excluded; residential use only.
  • Registration is offered, but it is not a condition.

07 · Rebates and certifications

What actually pays for an air exchanger in 2026

Short answer: not much any more. Each line was checked on the program’s own site on October 13, 2026.

NoRénoclimat

No more help for an HRV or ERV since October 1, 2026. Before: $500 per HRV listed in section III of the HVI directory, if the EnerGuide rating improved.

Post-work evaluation deadline: March 31, 2027, if the pre-work evaluation is already done.

NoLogisVert (homeowners)

No air exchanger in the program: guide v1.10 of September 15, 2026 covers heat pumps, insulation, solar panels and a few appliances, not ventilation.

Good to knowLogisVert (new homes)

Exchanger required, with no separate amount: in the House options of the construction guide v1.8, it is a mandatory component, ENERGY STAR or compliant with the federal regulation.

Good to knowENERGY STAR

Not shown here: the manufacturer’s sheets and product pages contradict each other for three models, and the Canadian list could not be checked. We claim it for no model.

YesHVI

Number on each product page when it exists. The airflows and efficiencies in section 04 come from the HVI directory, section III.

08 · Our projects

29 published vänEE projects

These are articles in our “Nos réalisations” blog that name vänEE, not a job count. The first one dates from December 2025.

By month of publication

2026 counted up to October 14.

By region

Haut-Saint-Laurent13
Laval8
Beauharnois-Salaberry4
Montréal3
Roussillon (South Shore)1

The six latest

All our projects

09 · FAQ

The questions we get about vänEE

Who makes vänEE air exchangers?

Venmar Ventilation ULC in Drummondville, which merged with Broan-NuTone in 2018. The factory address is printed on the spec sheets and the installation guide.

Why does the manufacturer’s site say “Broan AI Series”?

The manufacturer now lists the current V models as the Broan AI Series; discontinued models keep the vänEE name. The model numbers (V160H75RS, for example) are the same.

What do 65, 75 and 80 mean in the number?

The core grade, going by the replacement cores sold as “65%” and “75%”. It is not the measured efficiency: compare the SRE on the sheet instead, at the same test airflow.

HRV or ERV: which one?

The HRV (letter H) removes excess moisture and needs a drain. The ERV (letter E) keeps part of it and has no drain. The tool in section 02 points the way; the choice is confirmed on site.

Does an ERV need a drain?

No. According to the AI Series installation guide, only the H models (HRV) have a drain, supplied with its hose.

What do the letters T and S at the end mean?

T: ports on top. S: ports on the side. Same unit, different connection.

How much height do I need under the ceiling?

The unit alone is 19 1/8 in (small cabinet, side ports) to 21 11/16 in (large cabinet, top ports) tall, per our product sheets. Ducts, hanging and panel access need more room: we measure it on site. The tool in section 04 compares the four cabinets.

What does the letter R or N mean?

R: recirculation mode is offered. N: it is not, according to the installation guide’s note on the V150 models.

What does the vänEE warranty cover?

Parts 5 years if the core is maintained, HRV core 10 years, ERV core 5 years. Labour and shipping are not covered by the manufacturer. Original invoice required.

How much power does a vänEE AI Series unit draw?

From 15 to 30 W at the 0 °C test airflow, depending on the model (HVI directory, shown on our product sheets). The table in section 03 gives each model’s value.

Does Rénoclimat still pay for an air exchanger?

Not for new files: since October 1, 2026, HRVs and ERVs are no longer eligible. A file already started follows the old rules if the post-work evaluation is done by March 31, 2027.

Does LogisVert cover an air exchanger?

Not for a homeowner: the residential guide v1.10 does not include it. For new-home builders, the exchanger is one of the requirements, with no amount of its own.

Are vänEE units ENERGY STAR certified?

We do not claim it for any model: the manufacturer’s documents contradict each other and the Canadian list could not be checked.

How much does an installed vänEE air exchanger cost?

Price on quotation: it depends on the model, the ducts and the house. The on-site estimate is free.

Sources checked on October 13 and 14, 2026

  1. AI/N Series installation guide, doc. 23831WEB rev. X (Venmar Ventilation ULC), p. 25: warranty, drain, note on the N models.
  2. Manufacturer spec sheets rev. G to J (V110H65RT, V130H65RT, V130E65RT, V150H75NT/NS, V160H65RT, V160H75RS, V160E75RT), broan-nutone.com.
  3. Manufacturer warranty page (products sold since October 1, 2019) and residential product list, broan-nutone.com/fr-ca and /en-ca.
  4. HVI certified products directory, section III (HRV/ERV).
  5. Rénoclimat: before/after October 1, 2026 comparison table, quebec.ca.
  6. LogisVert: residential participation guide v1.10 (September 15, 2026) and new-construction guide v1.8, hydroquebec.com.
  7. ENERGY STAR: HRV/ERV specifications v2.3 and v2.4, Natural Resources Canada.
  8. Our product sheets (airflows, efficiencies, power, dimensions) and our “Nos réalisations” blog (29 articles counted on October 14, 2026), airgreen.ca.

vänEE is a trademark of its manufacturer. AirGreen is an independent installer in Greater Montréal.

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All our vänEE products, right below.

The AI Series HRVs and ERVs, the older series still for sale and the wall control: filter, then open the product page. Price on quotation.

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