AHRI 1060 is the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute standard that rates air-to-air energy recovery ventilation (ERV) and heat recovery ventilation (HRV) equipment<\/strong>. It defines how manufacturers must test and report the performance that buyers actually compare: sensible effectiveness, total (enthalpy) effectiveness, rated airflow, external static pressure, and supply- and exhaust-side leakage.<\/p>\n For a recuperator or rotary wheel, the headline numbers are the effectiveness values<\/a>. AHRI 1060 separates sensible<\/em> (temperature-only) from total<\/em> (temperature plus moisture) effectiveness so a plate exchanger and an enthalpy wheel can be compared on the same basis. It also reports pressure drop, because that determines fan energy.<\/p>\n Published ratings assume a defined inlet temperature and humidity and, importantly, balanced airflow<\/strong> on both sides. Real systems rarely run perfectly balanced, so the rated number is a best case; always ask for performance at your expected airflow split. See our guide on how effectiveness is defined and tested<\/a>.<\/p>\n AHRI 400 covers heat-transfer equipment more broadly, while AHRI 1060 is written specifically for energy-recovery ventilation units. When specifying ERV or HRV, reference AHRI 1060 for the comparison metrics you will cite in a specification.<\/p>\n AHRI-1060-rated performance gives you an apples-to-apples basis across brands and supports compliance with ASHRAE 90.1<\/a> and similar codes that credit verified recovery. Pair the rating with a sensible leakage limit for contaminated streams.<\/p>\n We supply air-to-air recovery cores and packaged units documented against recognized rating methods. Contacte a nuestro equipo de ingenier\u00eda<\/a> with your airflow, climate and contaminant profile, or email kuns913@gmail.com \/ WhatsApp +86 15753355505.<\/p>\n Preguntas frecuentes<\/strong><\/p>\n AHRI 1060 rates air-to-air energy recovery ventilation equipment for sensible and total (enthalpy) effectiveness, airflow capacity, external static pressure and leakage under defined laboratory conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n No. AHRI 400 covers heat-transfer equipment broadly, while AHRI 1060 is specific to energy-recovery ventilation units and the comparison metrics buyers use for ERV and HRV products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe Metrics That Matter<\/h2>\n
Test Conditions and Balanced Flow<\/h2>\n
AHRI 1060 vs AHRI 400<\/h2>\n
Why It Matters for Specifiers<\/h2>\n
Need a Rated Unit?<\/h2>\n
What does AHRI 1060 rate?<\/h3>\n
Is AHRI 1060 the same as AHRI 400?<\/h3>\n