AprilAire V22BEC

At a glance

• In its favour
• Plain fact
• Worth knowing
• Not stated by the maker

• In its favour: HVI-certified (HVI 2005110)Its airflow and efficiency were tested to the Home Ventilating Institute’s standard.
• Plain fact: 114 cfm at 0.4 in., 112 cfm at 0.5 in. of duct pressureCertified fresh air delivered, at HVI’s headline rating point and at the higher pressure many real ducts run at.
• Not stated by the maker: No AprilAire CO₂ control; its VENT terminals switch ventilation on and offThey take any 24 V AC or dry-contact, normally open control, so a CO₂ relay could turn ventilation on, not up: AprilAire describes no boost speed for this unit.
• Plain fact: How it handles frost in very cold weatherAutomatic defrost that can't be switched off: when incoming outdoor air is below 23 °F, the supply fan stops and the exhaust fan runs on high to clear the core (exhaust-only defrost). Cycles: 5–23 °F, 10 min defrost every 30 min; -17–5 °F, 10 min every 20 min; below -17 °F, 10 min every 15 min.

Certifications

• HVI certified

  HVI 2005110

  The Home Ventilating Institute tested its airflow and heat recovery. The certified numbers on this page come from its directory. Find HVI 2005110 in HVI’s directory

• ENERGY STAR (Canada)

  Not on the list

  Not on Natural Resources Canada’s ENERGY STAR list when we checked. ENERGY STAR certifies HRVs and ERVs only in Canada, so a unit sold in the U.S. may never have been submitted; that isn’t a sign it’s less efficient. Its HVI numbers show its heat recovery and fan power. NRCan’s ENERGY STAR list (checked October 19, 2026)

Would it cover your home?

Tell it who sleeps in each bedroom. It’s checked against the 800 ppm goal the same way the app checks a unit an installer quotes.

Certified airflow

How much fresh air it delivers as the ducts push back. More duct pressure, less air: that’s why the installer’s duct design matters as much as the unit.

Lowest steady airflow (maker)

Not stated in the review’s sources

Highest airflow (maker)

Not stated in the review’s sources

Heat and moisture recovery

Sensible recovery (SRE) is the share of heat kept in winter, after the fan’s own heat is taken out; total recovery (TRE) counts moisture too, in summer.

• Plain fact: Keeps 65–72% of the heat at 32°FAcross the airflows HVI tested.
• Not stated by the maker: No very-cold (−13°F) test in the HVI directory

HRV or ERV: which fits your home?

Turning up on CO₂

A CO₂ control can switch it to a higher speed when the bedroom needs air, then back. HouseExhale’s setting: up at 750 ppm, back at 650, never above 800.

• Not stated by the maker: No AprilAire CO₂ control; its VENT terminals switch ventilation on and offThey take any 24 V AC or dry-contact, normally open control, so a CO₂ relay could turn ventilation on, not up: AprilAire describes no boost speed for this unit.

What AprilAire documents

• Not stated by the maker: Not checked in AprilAire’s ventilator manuals yetIts manual’s wiring page has the final word.
• Plain fact: Its thermostats run ventilation by a timer, not CO₂The 8910W and 8920W ventilate by ASHRAE 62.2 or a timer; they list no CO₂ sensor.

Four ways to make it turn up by itself

• A night scheduleAsk your installer

  Its thermostats can run the ventilator on a timer.

• Its maker’s CO₂ controlAsk your maker first

  We found no AprilAire CO₂ control; ask about your model.

• A CO₂ control on its high-speed inputAsk your maker first

  Possible if its manual shows a high-speed input; ask your installer first.

• Your monitor and a smart-home relayAsk your maker first

  Not documented. Low-voltage inputs only.

How to add CO₂ control to an HRV or ERV · CO₂ controls

Installing it

The maker’s facts an installer plans around. Your installer confirms them for your home.

Power

120 VAC, 1.3 A. Plugs in with a 4 ft grounded power cord.

Duct connections

Four duct ports (stale air from the house, fresh air to the house, fresh air from outside, exhaust to outside) shown on the spec-sheet diagram. Collar size and port location are not stated in any AprilAire document opened. The fresh-air supply is meant to tie into the furnace return duct at least 10 ft from the blower.

Size

23.125 in. H × 9 in. W × 27.5 in. D ("actual").

Weight

50 lb.

Mounting

Wall, ceiling or floor, on the included templated bracket (pre-drilled for studs 16 in. or 24 in. on center; bolted to beams, ceilings or other sturdy structure). Leave 24 in. in front of the access door and 12 in. to reach the duct connections, switch and wiring.

Drain line

Not stated in the sources we found

Cold weather

Automatic defrost that can't be switched off: when incoming outdoor air is below 23 °F, the supply fan stops and the exhaust fan runs on high to clear the core (exhaust-only defrost). Cycles: 5–23 °F, 10 min defrost every 30 min; -17–5 °F, 10 min every 20 min; below -17 °F, 10 min every 15 min.

Balancing the airflow

Push-button dual-fan speed control; templated bracket

Ducts

Dedicated balanced ventilation; verify central-HVAC guidance

In the box

The ERV, Quick Start Guide, 4 lag bolts with washers, 6 bracket screws, bracket brace, left and right brackets, 4 thumb screws.

Controls

Humidity control

Not confirmed

Bathroom boost

Not confirmed

Works without the internet

Documented

Owning it

Equipment price

• $1,290.38 at SupplyHouse, October 17, 2026In stock (48). No sale price shown.

Rebates

Federal tax credits ended for work after 2025. Some states and utilities still pay toward an HRV or ERV: rebates by state.

Filters

• Type: Two washable foam filters
• Size: 7.25 in. H × 10.75 in. W (nominal)
• How often: Clean or replace as often as needed, at least 3 to 4 times a year; the core also needs regular cleaning (no interval given)

Warranty

• Core: 5 years (one warranty on the whole ventilator)
• Parts: 5 years (whole ventilator)
• Motor: 5 years (whole ventilator)
• Labor: Not covered (labor and shipping excluded)
• Conditions: Five years from the date of purchase; AprilAire may replace at its discretion; void if defects come from not installing per AprilAire's instructions. Registration is recommended but not stated as required.

Sound

Ferguson lists 5.7 sones / 53 dBA with flex duct and 9.9 sones / 61 dBA with rigid duct (retailer listing; airflow and distance not stated). No AprilAire document opened gives a sound rating.

Availability

Active. Listed among AprilAire's current ventilation models with no discontinued label; in stock at SupplyHouse.

AprilAire’s page for the V22BEC (opens in a new tab)

Not known yet

What we couldn’t confirm from the maker or HVI. Ask the installer, and get it in writing with the quote.

• The lowest airflow it can run at steadily
• How it protects itself from frost in very cold weather
• Whether a CO₂ control from another maker is supported

Where the maker’s own documents disagree

• Dimension: AprilAire's shop page says 23.125 in. H × 9 in. W × 27.5 in. D; Ferguson lists 23-1/8 in. H and 27-1/2 in. for depth, length and width.

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