Air Exchanger VENMAR AVS® AI2 SERIES A210E75RT Greater Montreal
Is it the right size for your home?
It delivers 206 cfm net, enough to ventilate 2,400 to 3,900 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 206 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
$27.33
Electricity per year
Less than a 60 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 65% at 83 cfm.
Airflow and efficiency: manufacturer's data; airflow at 0.4 in and power draw from the V210E75RT spec sheet. Cost: 28 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.
−30 cfmTakes 30 cfm off to protect the core membrane
On the 210 cfm ERVs, if the maximum airflow reached during auto-balancing is 160 cfm or less, the unit reduces airflow by 30 cfm to prevent ERV core membrane deformation at static pressure over 1.3 in w.g.
40 °CCooling fan for the electronics
The 210 and 230 cfm models have a fan in the electrical box that can start when the temperature near the unit exceeds 40 °C. If the electronics overheat, the unit temporarily reduces power to the motors.
65%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 83 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.
−4 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 210 to 206 cfm. Most spec sheets show only the first number, precisely because it looks better.
28 WMeasured at the airflow it actually runs at
Its 81% at 0 °C is measured at 64 cfm, the continuous airflow of a typical home. At that setting it draws 28 W, or about 245 kWh a year.
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, top connection. It weighs 47 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.
- 210 cfm
- Net airflow at 0.4 in. w.g.
- 206 cfm
- SRE at 0 °C (64 cfm)
- 81%
- SRE at −25 °C (83 cfm)
- 65%
- ASE at 0 °C
- 84%
- Power draw
- 28 W
- Efficacy
- 2.3 cfm/W
- Type
- ERV
- Connection
- Top ports
- Duct collars
- 6 in
- Defrost cycle
- Recirculation (motorized damper)
- Filters
- Washable MERV 8 filter and washable exhaust filter included
- Dimensions (L × D × H)
- 24.81 × 21 × 21.69 in
- Weight
- 47 lb
- Power supply
- 120 V
- Warranty — core
- 5 years
- Warranty — motors
- 5 years
- Warranty — parts
- 5 years
Manufacturer's published data for this model; airflow at 0.4 in and power draw from the V210E75RT spec sheet, a model with identical published ratings. Annual consumption calculated at 28 W running continuously for 8,760 h, at Hydro-Québec's Rate D second tier (11.142 ¢/kWh), in effect since April 1, 2026.
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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® AI2 SERIES ERV 210 CFM 78% SRE A210E75RT (top ports)
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Reinventing Ventilation
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The unit includes a standard MERV 8 filter. This design outperforms many other models on the market, offering a larger capture area. Additionally, homeowners can save money thanks to the reusable, easy-to-wash design.
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Powerful, Reliable, and Energy-Efficient
The VENMAR AVS® AI2 SERIES ERV is equipped with powerful and energy-efficient ECM PMSM motors, capable of delivering up to 210 CFM. This proprietary design is the most reliable on the market. The superior performance and durability of the ERV core are impressive, reaching up to 81% SRE at 0°C at 64 CFM and certified at 65% SRE at -25°C at 83 CFM.
Superior Air Quality and User-Friendly Controls
The unit delivers superior air quality with an included MERV 8 filter, with optional high filtration available. An integrated LCD screen makes it easy to set the desired CFM, displays real-time airflows, power consumption, and acts as a diagnostic error tool. This model is compatible with a wide range of modern and user-friendly controls to meet specific needs and various applications.
Flexible Installation and Certified Performance
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