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Centric Air vs QA Deluxe

Same manufacturer. Same certification lab. Different market position. Here's everything you need to choose.

By size Centric Air Elite Series whole house fan
Elite Series
Centric Air
3.4 Series · 1-story up to 2,400 / 2-story up to 3,400 sq ft
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Performance Series
QA Deluxe
5500 Series · 1-story up to 2,400 / 2-story up to 3,400 sq ft
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SpecificationsElite SeriesPerformance Series
Certified CFM 3,242 CFM 3,945 CFM
Noise Level 49 dBA Quieter 51 dBA
Motor Technology German-engineered, fully sealed Heavy-duty American assembly
ECM Option ✓ Available (+$300) ✓ Available (+$148)
Variable Speed ✓ With ECM ✓ With ECM
CertificationElite SeriesPerformance Series
CFM Certification CEC Independent Lab CEC Independent Lab
Energy Star ✓ ✓
Title 24 Compliant ✓ ✓
Warranty & SupportElite SeriesPerformance Series
Motor Warranty 15 years Best in class 10 years
Money-Back Guarantee 60 days 60 days
Lifetime Support ✓ ✓
Damper OptionsElite SeriesPerformance Series
R-5 Standard Damper ✓ Included ✓ Included
R-13 Cold Climate Damper ✓ +$225 ✓ +$225
PricingElite SeriesPerformance Series
Starting Price (Standard) $1,449 $1,049 28% less
Starting Price (ECM) $1,949 $1,197 39% less
Our Honest Take

Neither is better. They serve different buyers.

Centric Air: Elite Series
Choose Centric Air if you want the absolute best.
Quietest in class at 49 dBA. German-engineered, fully sealed motor backed by a 15-year warranty. Precision-balanced composite blades that don't corrode, warp, or lose balance over time. Specified by custom home builders and contractors for premium installations, and engineered for the homeowner who buys once and never thinks about it again.

Best fit for

  • Homeowners who want premium quiet operation
  • Larger homes where CFM headroom matters
  • Buyers prioritizing the longest possible warranty
  • Long-term owners (15-yr warranty ROI is significant)
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QA Deluxe: Performance Series
Choose QA Deluxe if value is the priority.
Up to 30% less, without compromising on what matters. Spun aluminum housing, rubber bushing motor mounts, and a six-point fan guard mean it's built better than its price point. Same California assembly, same CEC certification, same engineering team as Centric Air.

Best fit for

  • Budget-conscious homeowners wanting real ROI
  • Spec-driven shoppers comparing features and price before buying
  • Owners replacing a cheaper fan that didn't last
  • First-time whole house fan buyers who want reliable, not luxury
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