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vänEE V160H75RT: its other names, and efficiency figures that differ by source
The vänEE V160H75RT, the BROAN-NUTONE V160H75RS and the VENMAR A160H75RT share the same airflows, the same power supply and the same weight. The HVI directory lists the V160H75RT and the V160H75RS with identical values. The A160H75RT is not listed, and its spec sheet publishes different efficiency figures. This page shows every figure with its source.
V160H75RT
Top ports · HVI 2505306
Spec sheet 1109196G (V160H75RT and V160H75RS)
See the product page
AVS A160H75RT
Top ports · not listed in the HVI directory
Spec sheet VB0331, performance sheet 1109188C
See the product pageWhat the fans cost, in dollars per year
An air exchanger does not heat or cool: it renews the air, often day and night. What it costs to run depends on the power of its two fans. We start from the watts published at the same test airflow, at Hydro-Québec Rate D, taxes included.
How this amount is calculated
- Power: the watts published at the chosen test airflow. At 64 CFM: 28 W for the V160H75RT and the V160H75RS (HVI directory), 36 W for the A160H75RT (Venmar spec sheet VB0331, not listed in the HVI directory). At 129 CFM: 100 W for both sources.
- Energy: watts × hours per day × 365 days ÷ 1,000 = kWh per year.
- Price: Hydro-Québec Rate D in effect April 1, 2026 (7.065¢ up to 40 kWh a day, 11.142¢ above, 9.104¢ on average), multiplied by 1.14975 for GST and QST. The system access charge is not counted.
This calculation counts only the electricity used by the fans, measured at 0 °C. It does not count heating the fresh air that enters the house, nor the higher power draw during defrost in extreme cold (43 W at the HVI test point at −25 °C). Actual airflow depends on settings and ductwork.
AirGreen method v1.1, ventilation, November 9, 2026. An estimate is for comparing units under the same conditions. The actual bill depends on the house, the settings and how the unit is used; this amount is not a promise.
V, B or A: the letter changes, and so does the HVI listing
All three are HRVs with Virtuo technology; their spec sheets carry the names Broan-NuTone LLC and Venmar Ventilation ULC. The HVI directory publishes the same values for the V160H75RT and the V160H75RS. It has no listing for the A160H75RT; its figures come only from the Venmar spec sheet.
V160H75RT · vänEE
V160H75RS · BROAN-NUTONE
A160H75RT · VENMARDiagram of the cross-flow core, manufacturer photos. The arrows illustrate the two airstreams; they do not represent a measured airflow.
HVI directory: V160H75RT and V160H75RS
Listings 2505306 (vänEE) and 2505433 (Broan), data as of November 4, 2026
Same figures for both names, and for the V160H75RT also listed under the Venmar brand (2505350).
A160H75RT: Venmar spec sheet only
Spec sheet VB0331, performance sheet 1109188C, undated
At the same test airflow as the HVI directory, the spec sheet publishes 2 SRE points less and 8 W more. The A160H75RT is not listed in the directory; we cannot say which of the two describes the unit sold under that name.
At −25 °C, four sources, two figures
Sensible recovery efficiency (SRE) tells you what share of the heat in the outgoing air goes back into the fresh air. It is measured under CSA C439 at 0 °C and −25 °C. Each source below publishes a value at both temperatures; the yellow line marks the HVI directory figure.
Out of 100 units of heat leaving the house
Defrost, per both spec sheets: recirculation (Homeshield), from −5 °C. The unit closes the fresh-air intake and circulates house air through the core to clear the frost, then resumes the exchange. At the HVI test point at −25 °C, power rises to 43 W for 66 CFM, compared with 28 W for 64 CFM at 0 °C.
Sources: HVI directory, section III (publication 911, data as of November 4, 2026); spec sheet 1109196G; spec sheet VB0331 / 1109188C; broan-nutone.com V160H75RT product page consulted November 9, 2026. Adjusted SRE and apparent sensible effectiveness are in the full table below.
Three names, a single airflow curve
The more the ducts resist, the less air the unit moves. External static pressure, in inches of water column (in. w.c.), measures that resistance. The HVI directory and the Venmar spec sheet publish exactly the same ten points for all three names, from 0.1 to 1.0 in. w.c.
What both spec sheets name, feature by feature
Spec sheets 1109196G (vänEE V160H75RT and BROAN-NUTONE V160H75RS) and VB0331 (VENMAR A160H75RT) name the same features. Only the location of the ports changes from one model to the next.
The airflow is calibrated and balanced by the unit, then maintained, instead of manual adjustment of balancing dampers.
Airflow is set to the nearest CFM on the unit’s screen, from 35 to 160 CFM per the spec sheets.
Electronically commutated permanent-magnet synchronous motors, per both spec sheets.
The spec sheets state that no backdraft dampers need to be added in the ducts.
Drain fitting that snaps in by hand, hose supplied per the spec sheets.
From −5 °C, house air circulates through the core to defrost it.
The unit circulates house air with no exchange with the outdoors, at the occupant’s choice.
MERV 13 and HEPA available as options, per both spec sheets.
Named in both spec sheets for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Top or side: the mechanical room decides
The V160H75RT and the A160H75RT have their 6 in. round ports on top. The V160H75RS has them on the side, which changes its dimensions: wider, less tall.
Left, the manufacturer photo (in perspective). Right, the outline of the front, width × height, drawn to the same scale for all three (diagram). Dimensions per the spec sheets; the broan-nutone.com product page for the V160H75RT gives 21.5 × 21 × 16.3.
Top ports V160H75RT, A160H75RT
Side ports V160H75RS
| Installation, per the manufacturer | Spec sheet 1109196G · V160H75RT / V160H75RS | Spec sheet VB0331 · A160H75RT |
|---|---|---|
| Duct portsround | 6 in., top (RT) or side (RS) | 6 in., top (A160H75RS: side) |
| Dimensions W × D × H | RT: 21 × 16.13 × 21.5 in.RS: 23.38 × 16.13 × 19.13 in. | 21 × 16.3 × 21.5 in. |
| Unit weight | 35 lb | 35 lb |
| Power supply | 120 V, 60 Hz, 2.4 A, 163 W | 120 V, 60 Hz, 2.4 A, 163 W |
| Drain | Yes, snap-in drain, hose supplied | Yes, snap-in drain, hose supplied |
| Motorized dampers | Yes, no backdraft dampers to add | Yes, no backdraft dampers to add |
| Adjustable airflow range | 35 to 160 CFM | 35 to 160 CFM |
| Factory filter | Washable MERV 8MERV 13 and HEPA optional | Washable MERV 8MERV 13 and HEPA optional |
| Core | Polypropylene, cross-flow | Polypropylene, cross-flow |
| Cabinet | Galvanized steel | Galvanized steel |
What people ask about these three names
Do the V160H75RT, V160H75RS and A160H75RT have the same values?
The published airflows, power supply, weight and features are the same. The HVI directory lists the V160H75RT and the V160H75RS with identical values at 0 °C and −25 °C. The A160H75RT is not listed, and its Venmar spec sheet publishes 75% and 36 W at 0 °C, then 65% at −25 °C, instead of 77%, 28 W and 67%.
Which figure to go by at −25 °C, 67% or 65%?
For the V160H75RT and the V160H75RS, the HVI directory publishes 67% at 66 CFM and 43 W; that is the certified value, and this page follows it. The 65% comes from the Venmar spec sheet for the A160H75RT and also appears on the V160H75RT product page on broan-nutone.com. Since the A160H75RT is not listed in the directory, we show its figure as the spec sheet gives it, without correcting it.
Why a V, a B or an A in front of the same number?
The prefix matches the brand the model is sold under: V for vänEE (the HVI directory also lists a V160H75RT under the Venmar brand), B and V for Broan, A for Venmar’s AVS line. The last character gives the ports: T for top, S for side. This page compares the values each source publishes, name by name.
Are they still made?
The broan-nutone.com product page for the V160H75RT showed “Product Discontinued” on November 9, 2026; the A160H75RT page showed it on November 5. The HVI directory lists a V160H80RT with the same values. AirGreen confirms the available model at quote time.
Are they ENERGY STAR certified?
Both spec sheets say so, for Canada only. The broan-nutone.com product pages say “No” (“ENERGY STAR certified: No”). The sources contradict each other; the Natural Resources Canada ENERGY STAR list is the authority, and we do not settle it here.
What about noise and warranty?
The spec sheets consulted publish no sound level for these models, and this page does not compare warranties. The warranty documents for the unit chosen come with the quote.
Every test point, with its source
Left column: the HVI directory for the V160H75RT and the V160H75RS, identical to spec sheet 1109196G. Right column: Venmar spec sheet VB0331 for the A160H75RT, which is not listed in the directory.
| Measurement | V160H75RT · V160H75RS | A160H75RT |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery at 0 °C, low test airflow | ||
| Test airflownet fresh air | 64 CFM (30 L/s)HVI | 64 CFM (30 L/s)spec sheet VB0331 |
| Sensible recovery efficiency (SRE) | 77%HVI | 75%spec sheet VB0331 |
| Adjusted sensible recovery efficiency (ASRE) | 80%HVI | 78%spec sheet VB0331 |
| Power draw | 28 WHVI | 36 Wspec sheet VB0331 |
| Recovery at 0 °C, high test airflow | ||
| Test airflownet fresh air | 129 CFM (61 L/s)HVI | 129 CFM (61 L/s)spec sheet VB0331 |
| Sensible recovery efficiency (SRE) | 66%HVI | 66%spec sheet VB0331 |
| Adjusted sensible recovery efficiency (ASRE) | 71%HVI | 71%spec sheet VB0331 |
| Power draw | 100 WHVI | 100 Wspec sheet VB0331 |
| Recovery at −25 °C | ||
| Test airflownet fresh air | 66 CFM (31 L/s)HVI | 64 CFM (30 L/s)spec sheet VB0331 |
| Sensible recovery efficiency (SRE) | 67%HVI | 65%spec sheet VB0331 |
| Adjusted sensible recovery efficiency (ASRE) | 69%HVI | 67%spec sheet VB0331 |
| Power draw | 43 WHVI | 41 Wspec sheet VB0331 |
| Net airflow delivered | ||
| Airflow at 0.1 / 0.4 / 1.0 in. w.c. | 163 / 150 / 114 CFMHVI | 163 / 150 / 114 CFMspec sheet VB0331 |
| Certification | ||
| HVI directory, section III | Yes, listings 2505306 (RT) and 2505433 (RS) | Not listed as of November 4, 2026 |
| ENERGY STAR | Spec sheet: yes, Canada onlybroan-nutone.com page: no | Spec sheet: yes, Canada onlybroan-nutone.com page: no |
“Higher” marks the higher value of the same measurement, under the same conditions. It is not a recommendation. No row is marked here: the two columns do not come from the same type of source (HVI directory on one side, manufacturer spec sheet on the other). Apparent sensible effectiveness, published in both spec sheets but not HVI certified according to them, is 81% (1109196G) and 80% (VB0331) at the low airflow at 0 °C.
All three are on the AirGreen website.
Top or side: the space in the mechanical room often decides. Talk to our team before choosing.
Where every figure comes from
Data verified on November 9, 2026. Heat recovery and airflow: HVI directory when the model is listed, otherwise the manufacturer spec sheet, labelled as such. When a spec sheet contradicts the HVI directory, the directory prevails.
Trademarks. vänEE, BROAN-NUTONE, Broan, VENMAR, AVS, Virtuo and Homeshield are trademarks of their respective owners. Logos are used only to identify the products compared. AirGreen is a dealer for these brands; this page is not produced, sponsored or endorsed by the manufacturers.
Photos: AirGreen and manufacturers, for identification.
Does a figure look wrong? Write to us at sales@airgreen.ca: every reported figure is checked again.