It's March 11, 2010 in Madison, Wisconsin. The outside temperature is a seasonal 43 degrees, with an expected high of 53 degrees. Not bad. What is bad is that the relative humidity (RH) is a whopping 93%. Wow! That's what's going on outside. How does that translate into what's going on in your home? Chances are your indoor RH is rapidly rising, leaving you very uncomfortable and putting your home at risk from the dangers of mold, mildew, bacteria, viruses and more. What can you do to eliminate these risks and concerns? Install a whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire.
Aprilaire is your whole-house solution
An Aprilaire whole-house dehumidifier works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to efficiently remove moisture from every room of your home. Also, unlike portable units that only remove moisture from the room they are sitting in, Aprilaire dehumidifiers have no messy tanks to empty and clean. Aprilaire truly is the best dehumidification solution.
Call your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire whole-house dehumidifier. End the suffering; call today.
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Is it possible to upgrade the efficiency of the pre-filter from the current MERV-8?
Aprilaires' Response:
Thank you for contacting us with regards to our Model 1750 Dehumidifier. We do not offer a high-efficiency filter for this model other than the supplied MERV 8. However, if this unit were attached to your HVAC system and its intake positioned downstream of your HVAC filter, that could potentially have a higher efficiency than MERV 8. In that situation, the internal filter would not be needed as all air it uses would be pulled through your HVAC filter. For example, our Aprilaire whole-home air cleaners begin at MERV 10 and go higher from there. The two could work together to give the 1750 cleaner air than the dehumidifier could create on its own.
We appreciate the opportunity to be of assistance.
I have the same issue. I installed 600A last week. For some reason, the humidifier does not increase the RH above 30% even on the highest setting (7). Our home is 40 years old and only 1500 sq ft. It was installed for automatic operation with the outside air sensor. Any comment to fix this problem
Aprilaires' Response:
One of the most common reason for lack of humidity is lack of humidifier run time do to lack of runtime of the furnace. Another reason is the homes ability to hold the moisture. No matter how well a house is built it breaths. As air escapes from the house so does the humidity. The older a home gets the leaker it gets. So the trick is adding the humidity faster than it is escaping. In most homes the humidifier gets enough run time, but older leaky homes or new homes that are so well insulated that the furnace hardly runs, you will need to extend the humidifiers run time.
If the Model 600 humidifier runs every time the furnace comes on, runs whole time the furnace is on, and gets forced to turn off when the furnace goes off, it is added as much humidity as the furnace is allowing it to. If the humidifier could run longer it would. So if the humidifier is wired to run with the furnace fan, connected to hot water (140 Max), and if you run your furnace fan continually, the humidifier can add up to 16 gallons of water to the air per day.
Some people don't want to run their fan continuously, so another option would be to use the Aprilaire 4851 Blower Activation Relay. This relay will turn on the furnace fan and let the humidifier run as many hours a day as it need to without the fan running continuously.
Do you remember last spring when all the snow was finally melted and it got warm enough
outside to go without a jacket? Do you also remember that it wasn't warm enough to turn on the air conditioning, but you still felt uncomfortable? This happens every spring due to the high levels of relative humidity (RH). The phrase "it's not the heat, it's the humidity" is all too true. High RH levels can make it feel like it's 5 to 10 degrees warmer than it actually is. One way to combat this is to turn on your air conditioner, as moisture removal is a natural byproduct of air conditioning. But in order to remove the excess moisture, you need to cool the air to a level that makes you too cold. 
Aprilaire to the rescue
A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to remove excess moisture from every room of your home. Unlike air conditioning that is designed primarily to cool your home, Aprilaire removes moisture when AC is not required, efficiently removing moisture and providing the comfort you deserve. Maintenance is a breeze with Aprilaire as well. Unlike portable dehumidifiers that require you to empty and clean a tank on a daily basis, Aprilaire dehumidifiers only require an annual filter cleaning. Hassle free convenience and comfort; that's what Aprilaire is all about.
Contact your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today and avoid all the discomforts you felt last year. Your family will thank you for it.
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It's not too late! You don't have to suffer the agonizing effects of dry air any longer. Are you tired of dry, cracked skin? Scratchy throat? Static electricity? Why have you been suffering when you could alleviate all of these problems and more by having an Aprilaire whole-house humidifier installed?
Whole-house is the key
Dry air is abundant throughout your entire home in the winter months when your heating system is operating. This dry air wreaks havoc on both your health and your home and possessions. Unlike portable units that humidify one room at a time, a whole-house humidifier from Aprilaire works in conjunction with your home's HVAC system to provide soothing moisture to every room in your home. Maintenance is a breeze with Aprilaire as well, with no cumbersome tanks to fill every day (what a hassle).
Contact your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire whole-house humidifier today. It's not too late to enjoy all the benefits that properly humidified air can bring to you and your family.
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What's the difference between a Model 1750 and Model 1750A
Aprilaire's response:
Thank you for contacting us with regards to our Aprilaire Dehumidifiers. The difference between these two models is primarily the type of refrigerant system used. The 1750 uses an R22-bases system, and the 1750A uses an R410A-based system.
Do you ever wonder why your basement has a stale, musty smell? Or why the temperature is only 70 degrees, yet you're sweating and uncomfortable? The answer is high humidity. Too much moisture makes you feel miserable and can lead to damage to your home from mold and mildew, neither of which is acceptable. Do you ever wonder if there is a solution to excess moisture?
Aprilaire is the answer
A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire solves your excess moisture problems. It works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to quietly and efficiently remove excess moisture from every room of your home. Maintenance with Aprilaire is also a breeze. Unlike noisy portable dehumidifiers that take up space in your living room, Aprilaire dehumidifiers have no messy tanks to empty and clean. Simply wash or replace the air filter on an annual basis. That's it. We call it "out of sight, out of mind."
Call your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire whole-house dehumidifier today. Your family and your home will thank you.
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"Seeing is believing" is a statement that rings true for most of us. We won't believe something unless we've actually seen it with our own eyes. Sometimes the impact of a situation doesn't really hit you unless you've actually seen it. An example is the horrifying death of the Georgian luger at this year’s winter Olympics.
What is it that you're seeing lately: dry itchy skin, warped or cracked woodwork in your home, static electricity, nose bleeds? Are you horrified to see this happening to you, your family, or your home? Now that you've seen the effects of dry air, are you ready to take action?
Aprilaire is the answer
A whole-house humidifier from Aprilaire solves all your problems associated with dry air. It works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to add soothing humidity to every room of your home. This protective moisture improves your family’s health and preserves your valuable assets from the excruciating effects of dry air. Call your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of an Aprilaire humidifier today. Your family and your home will thank you.
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HRV or ERV and why?
Aprilaires' Response:
Aprilaire believes that ERV's are a better choice than HRV's.
HRV's only transfer heat energy so in the winter the moisture in the air that is exiting your house will all go outside. This can dry out your house too much. In the summer the moisture in the air that is entering your house can over humidify house. Too much humidity can cause mold and other problems.
ERV's transfer heat energy and moisture. In the winter 77% of the heat energy and 50% of the moisture from the air that is exiting the house will be transferred back into the house. In the summer 77% of the heat energy and 50% of the moisture from the air that is entering the house will be transferred back outside. This allows the ERV to run year around with out drying it out or over humidifying.
Springtime is just around the corner. Soon all of us will be able to turn off the furnace, open the windows, and let some fresh air in the house. Or will we? The outdoor temperature seems inviting, but how's that humidity? When you open those windows, do you also open up the potential to bring in lots of moisture that can make you uncomfortable as well as damage your home? You could keep the windows closed and turn on the air conditioner in an effort to dry out the air. But now you’re too cold...and frustrated.
Aprilaire has your dehumidification solution
Aprilaire has a full line of whole-house dehumidifiers that provide all the health and comfort benefits that come with proper levels of humidification. Aprilaire dehumidifiers work quietly in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to protect every room of your home from the downfalls of excess moisture. This includes your health and comfort, as well as your personal property. Maintenance is a breeze with Aprilaire as well. There are no messy tanks to empty and clean. Simply clean the filter once a year and you're good to go.
Contact your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today. You'll immediately feel the difference.
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Aprilaire is going green one step at a time. Indoor air quality is the key focus at Aprilaire with our whole-home air cleaners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and other whole-home product, but we also feel it is very important to protect the environment. ENERGY STAR and energy-saving products are just the start, we also make environmentally concise decisions for our company's energy use. Let's all find new ways to save energy!
Do you live in a small condo or townhome? Are you tired of high humidity levels in your home? Do you have a portable dehumidifier sitting in the middle of your home because you thought there was no whole-home solution? Are you tired of the constant maintenance that portable dehumidifiers require? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Aprilaire has your dehumidification solution.
The Aprilaire 1730A whole-house dehumidifier
The Aprilaire 1730A dehumidifier has a large 65 pint capacity. That's enough moisture removal power for a 3,600 square foot tight home. Its compact size means that it can fit in spaces where others won't. It also works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to quietly and efficiently remove moisture from every room of your home, with only annual maintenance required. And its Energy Star rating means you remove that moisture without blowing up your electric bill.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today. Your dealer can also recommend other quality Aprilaire products that will improve the quality of the air in your home.
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Single digit outdoor temps, twenty degrees here, forty degrees there. The outdoor temperature has been fluctuating all over the place. What does this mean to you? Well, if you have a whole-house humidifier with a manual control, it probably means you turned your control down when it got really cold outside because condensation was pouring down your windows. It probably also means you forgot to turn the control back up once it warmed back up outside. Sound familiar?
Aprilaire automatic humidifier control to the rescue
The Aprilaire humidifier with premium digital control works in conjunction with an outdoor temperature sensor to automatically adjust your home’s indoor relative humidity (RH). This automatic adjustment protects your home from moisture damage when the mercury dips, as well as providing the maximum comfort when the outdoor temperature comes back up. We call it the "set it and forget it" control.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and ask about a whole-house humidifier with premium digital control. If you already have a whole-house humidifier, but have manual control, ask your dealer to upgrade you. You'll be glad you did.
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It's hard to believe with all the cold weather we've experienced this month that spring is less than two months away. Soon, the furnace will stop running and we'll be in that waiting period before the air conditioning season begins. This is the time when your home’s indoor relative humidity (RH) begins to rise and gets to levels that are not only uncomfortable, but could also be damaging to your home.
Since dehumidification is a natural byproduct of air conditioning, you could turn on your air conditioner to remove this moisture. But to do this, you must turn your thermostat down to levels that are too cold for comfort. You could purchase a portable dehumidifier, but then you have to constantly empty and clean the tank. And don't forget to turn up the television, because you need to hear it over the sound the portable makes. Bottom line, neither of these are good solutions to your moisture problems. 
Aprilaire is your whole-house solution
Aprilaire has a complete line of whole-house dehumidifiers that work in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to quietly and efficiently remove excess moisture from every room of your home. Aprilaire is also user-friendly, with no tanks to empty and only annual maintenance required. Not only will your home be a more comfortable place to live, but you will also prevent damage caused by mold, mildew, and more.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
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With the recent cold snap, did you notice any condensation on your home's windows? If you have either a portable humidifier or a whole-house humidifier with manual control, odds are you had water pouring off your windows when the mercury dipped way down. This forced you to either turn down or turn off your humidifier to prevent damage that comes from this excess moisture.
Question - did you remember to turn your humidifier back on once the weather warmed back up? Chances are you did not. Maybe you did, but probably not until you began to suffer some or all the ailments that come with dry, winter air: stuffy nose, scratchy throat, and itchy skin, just to name a few. What can you do to ensure your home is properly humidified, day after day, regardless of outdoor temperature? The answer is simple - install an Aprilaire humidifier with premium digital control.
Automatic control is the key
The Aprilaire premium digital humidifier control works in conjunction with an outdoor temperature sensor, automatically raising and lowering the relative humidity (RH) in your home to achieve the optimal level of humidification. This protects your home from the damage that can come from excess RH while still providing the comfort and health that comes from properly humidified air. This "set it and forget it" feature means you'll never have the hassle of raising and lowering your control setting again.
Call your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire humidifier with premium control today. If you already have a whole-house humidifier but do not have automatic control, ask your dealer about upgrading. You'll be glad you did.
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A question from E. Roth:
"Pls explain difference between model 600 and 700. Do they both work in same way and mount in same way? I currently have a kennmore 3000 mounted on plenum at supply side. It is wired into fan switch on furnace. Water supply valve not working properly and I can no longer get parts. My house is approx 4000 sq ft."
Aprilaire Answers
That's a great question. The Kennmore 3000 is a reservoir-style humidifier. A media wheel picks up water from the water tank, and this moisture is transferred from the wheel via air flow from your HVAC system. This type of humidifier requires a lot of maintenance to prevent mold, mildew and other nasty things from growing in the tank and on the wheel and getting into your home’s air stream.
The Aprilaire 600 and 700 Series humidifiers utilize flow-through technology with no standing water. This highly efficient method provides maximum evaporative performance and only requires annual maintenance.
The 600 Series humidifier is a bypass humidifier, utilizing the pressure differential between the return and supply plenums to drive air through the water panel evaporator, where moisture is picked up and transferred throughout your home. The 600 can be mounted on either the supply or return with equal effectiveness.
The 700 Series is a fan-powered humidifier, utilizing an on-board fan to move the air across the water panel evaporator. It is typically installed on the warm air supply. The 600 Series is rated for a 4,000 square foot, tightly constructed home. The 700 Series is rated for a 4,200 square foot, tightly constructed home. Both are available with manual or premium digital control. We recommend the premium digital control for maximum comfort and protection. Your local Aprilaire dealer can recommend the right unit for you, based on your home’s needs and your current HVAC requirements.
Thank you for your questions and thank you for considering Aprilaire!
I've written about this interesting phenomenon before; that certain types of plants might act as air filters, absorbing pollutants in our homes and releasing cleaner oxygen.
I just ran across an interesting debate about this. One is a blog which reports the findings by NASA about the filtering benefits of plants.The other, which was someone who commented on the blog post, shares a link to Building Ecology, which disputes the evidence, stating that 1. plants filtering effects are negligible, 2. the NASA study was done in static chambers which don't accurately simulate a home environment, and 3. Get this: Plants could actually contribute to poor indoor air quality, releasing excess moisture when it's already too humid. And if pesticides and fertilizers are used, those are no picnic for the indoor air we breathe.
So now you have two sides to story.
Anyway, the Building Ecology site has alot of other interesting information about Indoor Air Quality. Spend some time there.
For example, it sites a study that shows that sunlight, and its production of Vitamin D, may help control the spread of H1N1 and other viruses by assisting in "proper immune system functioning and could play a role in resistance to infections such as the influenza virus".
The site is also quick to stress "the importance of scrupulous standards of hygene to combat the spread of viruses". So don't let your guard down just because the sun is shining! Mr. Sun may help, but you still have to wash your hands!!!
It's like when we talk about the benefits of using air cleaners to reduce contaminants in our air. These are real benefits to be sure! But they should be used IN CONJUNCTION with proper hygene and taking normal precautions to avoid exposure. DUH! An air cleaner won't protect you from someone sneezing in your face, for example. Or from someone scrathing their nose and then touching your silverware with H1N1. Eeww!
So, let the sunshine in, get some fresh air, filter the air you breathe in your house and keep your hands clean (and every other surface you can reach). And if Aunt Gladys is sick with the flu, tell her to stay home and rest. It'll do you both good.
Here's to a 2010 without H1N1.
Did you know...mold is a four-letter word? It can also lead to other four-letter words as you work to remove it and prevent it from occurring again. Mold can also be dangerous, as it can trigger allergic reactions and asthma attacks. Complaints of flu-like symptoms, chronic fatigue syndrome, memory impairment, migraines, sick building syndrome, dizziness, and nosebleeds are also commonly associated with mold. The question is, what can you do to prevent mold from occurring in your home?
Aprilaire helps in mold prevention
Mold thrives in dark, moist, warm locations. As such, one of the keys to mold prevention is keeping your home dry. Aprilaire whole-house dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from your entire house, preventing mold growth and protecting your family. With several models to choose from, you can be assured that Aprilaire can meet your dehumidification requirements.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today. Your family will thank you for it.
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