GreenTek SOLACE 2.0H Air Exchanger Greater Montreal
Is it the right size for your home?
It delivers 203 cfm net, enough to ventilate 2,400 to 3,800 sq ft. Choose your home's living area.
It's the right size.
For a 2,500 to 3,200 sq ft home, about 150 cfm of air needs to be renewed continuously. This unit delivers 203 cfm net — enough for the house, with extra capacity to boost ventilation for the bathroom and kitchen.
Calculation: 0.35 air changes per hour over the living volume, with 9 ft ceilings. Our estimator sets the exact airflow room by room, following CSA F326.
What it does, in numbers
$95.65
Electricity per year
Less than a 100 W light bulb
Bulbs left on day and night. Same calculation for every line: wattage × 8,760 h × 11.142 ¢/kWh.
Meets the Québec Construction Code everywhere in the province. The Code requires 54% at −25 °C below 6,000 degree-days (Montréal, Laval, Longueuil and both shores) and 60% above that. This unit is rated at 67% at 87 cfm.
Airflow and efficiency at 0 °C and −25 °C: HVI directory, Section III. Cost: 98 W over 8,760 h at Hydro-Québec's Rate D second tier (11.142 ¢/kWh).
What you should know about this one
Published, verifiable facts, not brochure claims.
16 inCore slides out with 16 in of front clearance
The 14 in deep counterflow core comes out through the access panel with only 16 in free in front of the unit. Filters, fans and the electronic panel are reached through the same panel.
120–280Balanced airflow adjustable from 120 to 280 cfm
The published balancing range runs from 120 to 280 cfm. It must be set with Greentek's STS 2.0 programmable wall control; outside that range, the maker advises another model.
67%What it still recovers at −25 °C
The only efficiency figure that matters for a Québec winter, and the one the Code uses. An efficiency quoted without its temperature means nothing; this one is measured at a test airflow of 87 cfm.
DamperIt defrosts without depressurizing the house
In cold weather, a motorized damper closes the outdoor air intake and recirculates indoor air through the core to thaw it. The house doesn't go into negative pressure during the cycle: no cold air drawn in through leaks, and none of the imbalance manufacturers warn about when there's a fireplace or a combustion appliance.
HRVIt recovers heat, not moisture
Excess moisture leaves the house. In Québec, that's the right choice in most cases: in winter, the problem is almost always too much humidity, not too little.
2505392Its HVI certification number
Listed in Section III of the Home Ventilating Institute's certified products directory. Anyone can check it, and it's the first condition for the Rénoclimat grant.
−17 cfmWhat the ducts cost it
Between a nearly unrestricted test bench (0.2 in) and a real duct system (0.4 in), it drops from 220 to 203 cfm. Most spec sheets show only the first number, precisely because it looks better.
98 WMeasured at the airflow it actually runs at
Its 80% at 0 °C is certified at 85 cfm, the continuous airflow of a typical home. At that setting it draws 98 W, or about 858 kWh a year.
LifetimeThe core warranty
The core does the work and is the most expensive part to replace. Motors: 7 years. Parts: 5 years. We register the warranty in your name at commissioning.
6 inWhat it needs on site
6 in ducts, top connection. It weighs 59 lb, and it needs enough clearance to slide the core out once a year.
Rénoclimat: $500 to install or replace an HRV or ERV
First condition met: HVI Section III certified, No. 2505392. Second: your EnerGuide rating must improve between the two evaluations. Québec warns that an air exchanger installed on its own can increase a home's energy use; that's why we balance it to the calculated airflow rather than running it at full speed.
What it needs on site
In a condo with no floor drain, or with little ceiling clearance, we usually look at a side-port model instead. Our estimator checks the location, the drain and the duct route before ordering.
Complete spec sheetData and cited sources
- Net airflow at 0.2 in. w.g.
- 220 cfm
- Net airflow at 0.4 in. w.g.
- 203 cfm
- SRE at 0 °C (85 cfm)
- 80%
- SRE at −25 °C (87 cfm)
- 67%
- Power draw
- 98 W
- Efficacy
- 0.9 cfm/W
- Type
- HRV
- Connection
- Top ports
- Duct collars
- 6 in
- Defrost cycle
- Recirculation (motorized damper)
- Filters
- 2 washable electrostatic panel filters (7.9 × 13.8 in)
- Dimensions (L × D × H)
- 27.88 × 15.38 × 23 in
- Weight
- 59 lb
- Power supply
- 120 V
- HVI certification (Section III)
- 2505392
- Warranty — core
- Lifetime
- Warranty — motors
- 7 years
- Warranty — parts
- 5 years
Net airflow, efficiency at 0 °C and −25 °C, and power draw: Home Ventilating Institute certified products directory, Section III (HVID 2505392). Annual consumption calculated at 98 W running continuously for 8,760 h, at Hydro-Québec's Rate D second tier (11.142 ¢/kWh), in effect since April 1, 2026.
The next model down and up
Talk to an HVAC technician before you choose
We calculate the airflow room by room, check the location and the drain, and give you an installed price. Balancing is measured at commissioning, not estimated.
Redefining Ventilation: Greentek Solace 2.0H
The Greentek Solace 2.0H from Systemair's revolutionary Solace Series is a dynamic, high-performance Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) that embodies the future of domestic ventilation. This HRV blends exceptional efficiency, practical design, and unparalleled user-friendliness to deliver fresh, filtered air to your home while improving overall comfort levels.
Greentek Solace 2.0H Specifications
- Manufacturer: Greentek, a Systemair company
- Model Series: Solace Series
- Model Description: Solace 2.0H
- Ventilation Performance: 218 cfm @0.4 in. wg
- Manufacturers’ Part Number: 463314
- Fantech Equivalent Model: HERO 200H 99402
- Wall Controller Included: None
- Core Type: Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV)
- Defrost Type: Damper Defrost
- Motor Type: PSC (Standard)
- Heat Recovery Rate (SRE): 80%
- Moisture Transfer rate: 0%
Key Features
- High Ventilation Capacity: The Solace 2.0H ensures continuous ventilation, supplying up to 218 cfm of fresh, filtered air while removing an equal amount of stale, moist air from the house.
- Integrated MERV8 Fresh Air Filter: The integrated MERV8 filter provides superior indoor air quality by efficiently removing airborne contaminants.
- Unobstructed Front Access: The Solace 2.0H design allows for easy, unobstructed front access for seamless operation and maintenance.
- Energy-efficient Counterflow Core: The Solace 2.0H utilizes an energy-efficient counterflow core that delivers exceptional heat transfer performance.
- Multiple Speed Operation: The HRV operates at multiple speeds, allowing you to tailor ventilation to your home's specific needs.
- Damper Defrost: During colder conditions, the damper defrost function kicks in, preventing frost formation and ensuring efficient operation.
The Solace 2.0H HRV is designed to meet the ventilation requirements of modern, well-insulated homes. While natural infiltration through gaps and cracks in the building envelope provides a certain amount of fresh air, this is often insufficient for well-sealed homes. Mechanical ventilation is needed to remove excess moisture, odors, and contaminants while providing fresh air for occupants and improving comfort.
The Solace 2.0H offers a controlled solution for effectively ventilating a home. Up to 80% of the heat in the extracted air is recovered by the heat exchanger and used to heat the incoming fresh air from outside. In summer, the extract air's energy is transferred to cool the warmer fresh air, thereby reducing the cooling load on air conditioning.
Additional features such as round metal duct connections with rubberized duct seals, a removable screw terminal for easy connection with external access, and energy-efficient motors further enhance the user experience. The product also includes a wall mount, external electrical box with easy connect ports, integrated in-door manometer ports, and duct ports with plastic collar shrouds with integrated backdraft for simple, fast installation.
In conclusion, the Greentek Solace 2.0H HRV offers an efficient, comfortable, and quiet ventilation solution for future homes. With its advanced technology and design, it provides superior performance in line with Greentek's commitment to enhancing indoor air quality and home comfort. This innovative appliance, compatible with new Greentek wall controls, will redefine how you perceive and experience home ventilation.