What AHRI 1060 Does

AHRI Standard 1060 covers the rating of air-to-air energy recovery ventilation equipment, including sensible and total (enthalpy) effectiveness and the accompanying pressure drop.

Effectiveness Definition

Like EN 308, it expresses recovery as a percentage of the maximum possible energy transfer. The standard fixes the test conditions so that equipment from different suppliers can be compared on a level field.

Why It Matters in North America

• Many utility rebates require AHRI-rated performance
• Building codes reference it for compliance paths
• It pairs with ASHRAE 90.1 recovery thresholds

Using the Rating

Take the AHRI 1060 effectiveness at your design airflow, not at the favourable test point. Real installations rarely run at the exact rated condition, so part-load behaviour should guide the choice.