Broan AI Series
Madison Air · Founded 1932 · USA
At a Glance
"Modern airtight homes with smart auto-balancing"
Our Expert Review
Broan's AI Series is the most installer-friendly ERV/HRV on the market. The auto-balancing feature genuinely works — the unit measures supply and exhaust airflows, then adjusts internal dampers to hit your spec without the technician spending an hour with a manometer. For Long Island contractors doing high volume, that labor savings adds up fast. Available in both ERV (humid summers) and HRV (very cold winters) configurations, with strong parts availability through every U.S. supply house. Build quality is solid mid-tier — not Zehnder, but better than Honeywell — and the included touchscreen controller gives homeowners legitimate control over ventilation rates.
Pros
- AI auto-balancing eliminates field-balancing labor
- Touch-screen wall control included
- Available in both ERV and HRV configurations
- Strong North American parts availability
- Made in North America
- Wi-Fi enabled with smartphone app
Cons
- Auto-balance feature requires both supply & exhaust runs sized correctly
- Higher price than basic Broan line
- Touchscreen controller can be glitchy on early firmware