Air Exchanger VENMAR AVS® SOLO 2.0 ES HRV 47720 Greater Montreal
Is it the right size for your home?
It delivers 192 cfm net, enough to ventilate 2,300 to 3,600 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 192 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
$69.30
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 60% at 85 cfm.
Airflow and efficiency: manufacturer's published data. Cost: 71 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.
ReversibleInstalls right side up or upside down
The unit can hang upside down to suit the space; supplied plugs close the unused drain fittings. When reversed, if it stays below −20 °C for more than 5 days in a row, extended defrost must be set.
Recirc.Recirculation mode for homes without forced air
With an Altitude or Deco-Touch main control, the Solo 2.0ES offers a recirculation mode that moves air through the house. Useful in a home heated without a forced-air system, such as electric baseboards or hot water.
60%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 85 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.
−23 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 215 to 192 cfm. Most spec sheets show only the first number, precisely because it looks better.
71 WMeasured at the airflow it actually runs at
Its 65% at 0 °C is measured at 83 cfm, the continuous airflow of a typical home. At that setting it draws 71 W, or about 622 kWh a year.
LifetimeThe 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 and a condensate drain. It weighs 65 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.
- 215 cfm
- Net airflow at 0.4 in. w.g.
- 192 cfm
- SRE at 0 °C (83 cfm)
- 65%
- SRE at −25 °C (85 cfm)
- 60%
- ASE at 0 °C
- 75%
- Power draw
- 71 W
- Efficacy
- 1.2 cfm/W
- Type
- HRV
- Connection
- Side ports
- Duct collars
- 6 in
- Condensate drain
- Required
- Defrost cycle
- Recirculation (motorized damper)
- Filters
- Washable 15 ppi reticulated foam filters (15.375 × 7.125 × 0.75 in)
- Dimensions (L × D × H)
- 35 × 17.25 × 17 in
- Weight
- 65 lb
- Power supply
- 120 V
- Warranty — core
- Lifetime
- Warranty — motors
- 5 years
- Warranty — parts
- 5 years
Airflow and efficiency: manufacturer's published data. Annual consumption calculated at 71 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.
VENMAR AVS SOLO 2.0 ES HRV 47720: The Ultimate Solution for Optimal Indoor Air Quality
Welcome to AirGreen, Montreal's premier HVAC company. We proudly serve Greater Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, the South Shore, and the North Shore with top-tier HVAC sales and installation services. As part of our commitment to improving indoor air quality, we offer an array of air exchanger solutions. We'd like to draw your attention to a standout product from our Venmar Air Exchangers range: the VENMAR AVS SOLO 2.0 ES HRV 47720.
Our VENMAR AVS SOLO 2.0 ES HRV 47720, the gold standard in heat recovery ventilation systems, is designed specifically for larger homes. With more than 15 years of continuous enhancements, this product offers our clients unparalleled durability and reliability.
This HRV unit, when used in conjunction with our Altitude IAQ wall control equipped with SMART mode, allows homeowners to optimize ventilation and energy consumption. This unique feature automates ventilation based on indoor relative humidity and outdoor temperature, offering an intelligent solution for a healthy home environment.
Key Features and Advantages
- Power and Efficiency: This powerful, efficient system offers airflow rates of 82 to 192 CFM (cubic feet per minute), ensuring a steady supply of fresh air to your home.
- Easy Operation: The HRV unit is simple to use. It has a push button on the bottom of the unit for easy activation and speed adjustment. One press activates the unit, another switches it to high speed, and a third press stops it.
- Optimal Maintenance and Repair: All parts of the HRV Solo 2.0ES can be removed in less than five minutes, providing direct access for easy repairs. The motor has low power consumption and is permanently lubricated for a long, efficient life.
- Quiet Operation: With over 15 years of ongoing improvements, the Solo 2.0ES offers powerful performance and incredibly quiet operation.
- Exceptional Filtration: The system uses a 15 ppi washable reticulated foam filter, ensuring a clean, healthy airflow throughout your home.
- Integrated 'Snap-In' Drain System: This innovative feature installs in seconds without the need for additional parts.
- Reversible Design: This feature offers greater flexibility during installation, accommodating a variety of home layouts.
- Robust Construction: The unit is made with pre-painted steel housing and includes a heat recovery core made of polypropylene, ensuring long-lasting performance.
- Recirculation Mode: This mode, available with the Altitude or Deco-Touch main control, moves air in homes without forced-air heating.
- Exceptional Warranty: The HRV Solo 2.0ES is backed by a 5-year warranty on parts, and the heat recovery core is covered by a limited lifetime warranty, with the original proof of purchase.
The Solo 2.0 ES: Unsurpassed Air Quality Solution
The Solo 2.0 ES HRV allows homeowners to enjoy the best of heat-recovery ventilation. This cutting-edge system offers power, reliability, and very quiet operation, making it a top choice for those seeking to enhance their indoor air quality. With over 15 years of continuous improvement, the Solo 2.0 ES continues to offer the durability and reliability contractors and homeowners have come to expect from Venmar.
This unit is designed to operate simply and effectively. Once installed, a single push button located on the bottom of the unit allows you to activate and control it effortlessly. Press once for low speed, once again for high speed, and once more to stop it.
But the Solo 2.0 ES is about more than just simplicity. For even greater convenience, the unit can also be controlled by an optional main control. The HRV Solo 2.0ES is also equipped with an efficient defrosting method that recirculates air into the house, helping to prevent any backdraft while maintaining balanced air pressure in the dwelling unit.
At AirGreen, we're committed to providing top-tier HVAC solutions that enhance the comfort and health of your home. The VENMAR AVS SOLO 2.0 ES HRV 47720 is one of the many high-quality products we offer in our dedication to superior indoor air quality. We don't just promise quality – we deliver it.