vänEE V160E65RS Air Exchanger | Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, South Shore and North Shore
What it does, in numbers
Meets the Québec Construction Code for Greater Montréal. 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 56% at 64 cfm.
Airflow and efficiency: manufacturer's published data.
What you should know about this one
Published, verifiable facts, not brochure claims.
19.12 inA 19.12 in tall ERV that connects from the side
The maker's page lists 19.12 in of height for this 6 in side-port model, versus 21.5 in for the V160E65RT. A logical pick when clearance under the joists is limited.
DiagnosticBuilt-in diagnostic tool on the display
The LCD shows error and warning codes (E22 for supply airflow, for example) that the installation guide walks through step by step, which speeds up troubleshooting by the technician.
56%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 64 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.
ERVIt moves moisture too, not just heat
An ERV transfers some moisture between the two airstreams. Useful in a house that gets too dry in winter or takes on a lot of humidity in summer. The trade-off: it generally recovers less heat than a comparable HRV.
5 yearsThe core warranty
The core does the work and is the most expensive part to replace. Motors and parts: 5 years. We register the warranty in your name at commissioning.
6 inWhat it needs on site
6 in ducts, side connection. It weighs 37 lb, and it needs enough clearance to slide the core out once a year.
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.
- 150 cfm
- SRE at 0 °C (64 cfm)
- 67%
- SRE at −25 °C (64 cfm)
- 56%
- ASE at 0 °C
- 72%
- Type
- ERV
- Connection
- Side ports
- Duct collars
- 6 in
- Defrost cycle
- Recirculation (motorized damper)
- Filters
- Washable MERV 8 filter + washable exhaust filter (included)
- Dimensions (L × D × H)
- 23.78 × 16.14 × 19.12 in
- Weight
- 37 lb
- Power supply
- 120 V
- Warranty — core
- 5 years
- Warranty — motors
- 5 years
- Warranty — parts
- 5 years
Airflow and efficiency: manufacturer's published data.
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.
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- Up to 150 CFM at 0.2 in.w.g
- Sensible Recovery Efficiency up to 65% at 0ºC
- 6-inch ports for robust air flow
- Recirculation mode for enhanced air quality
- Top and Side ports to suit various home layouts
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