Commercial-Grade
Premium Tier
ERV
Renewaire
Soler & Palau · Founded 1982 · USA
4.5
out of 5
At a Glance
"Large homes & light commercial"
Type
ERV
Sensible Recovery
70%
Total Recovery
78%
Airflow Range
70–600 CFM
Price Tier
$$$$
Filtration
MERV 13 / MERV 8
Cold-Climate
Rated
Defrost
No
Our Expert Review
Renewaire builds residential ERVs the way other brands build commercial equipment. The static-plate enthalpy core has no moving parts, no rotating wheel to maintain, no defrost cycle to manage — it just works for 25+ years. Latent (humidity) recovery is class-leading at 76-79%, which matters enormously for Long Island summers when you're trying to ventilate without dragging humid outdoor air into a freshly dehumidified house. We specify Renewaire for larger homes (3,500+ sq ft), light commercial spaces, and clients who want commercial-grade reliability without going to Zehnder pricing.
Pros
- Static-plate enthalpy core — no moving parts in core
- Excellent latent (humidity) recovery for Long Island summers
- Built like commercial equipment — 25+ year service life common
- Made in Wisconsin, USA
- Strong engineering support for custom applications
- No defrost cycle needed (static plate handles it)
Cons
- No HRV models — ERV only
- Lower sensible recovery than competitors
- Larger physical footprint than Panasonic/Broan
- Overkill (and overpriced) for small homes
Top Models
EV Premium L
$2,200-$2,800
📊 100-200 CFM⚡ 70% sensible / 78% latent
EV200
$1,800-$2,400
📊 200 CFM⚡ 68% sensible / 76% latent
EV300
$3,000-$4,500
📊 300 CFM⚡ 71% sensible / 79% latent
Warranty Coverage
Parts
10 years
Core
10 years (core)
Labor
1 year