Do you have high levels of moisture in your condominium or town-home, but don't like the fact that portable dehumidifiers are noisy and an eyesore? Not to mention the pain-in-the- back hassle of emptying the tank every day. If so, Aprilaire has the whole-house solution for you.
Compact size makes dehumidification easy The Aprilaire Model 1730A dehumidifier is the solution to whole-house dehumidification in smaller homes and condominiums. Its compact size allows for easy installation in smaller equipment closets where standard-sized units won't fit. It works in conjunction with your HVAC system, quietly removing damaging moisture from every room in your home. Maintenance is a breeze; all you have to do is clean or replace the air filter on an annual basis. There are no messy tanks to empty and clean, no stress on your back, and no hassles.
Contact your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire whole- house dehumidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
"At 68 degrees in home, my humidity is 25. Is that OK?"
Excellent question, Jim. The answer is...it depends. The critical temperature is not the temperature inside your home, but the temperature outside your home. Have I confused you yet? Let me explain.
The proper level of indoor relative humidity (RH) is a moving target based mainly on the outdoor temperature. The lower the outdoor temperature, the lower your indoor RH% should be. This is to prevent condensation from forming on your windows and in your walls. An example would be a glass of your favorite beverage with and without ice in it. Without ice, the beverage is warmer and the outside of your glass stays dry. When you add ice to chill it, the outside surface of the glass is cold and begins to sweat. Unless you have a coaster, you get water all over the surface it's sitting on, which can ruin it.
Now, to answer your question, 25% indoor RH is about perfect when your outdoor temperature is at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. That's pretty cold. At 20 degrees Fahrenheit, you should be around 35%, and at 40 degrees or higher, you should be at 45% indoor RH. I'm going to guess that your outdoor temperature is not zero and that you are in dire need of humidification. Please contact your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire humidifier with premium digital control today.
Commented on by Lynne Benoit at 11-17-2009 3:46 PM (UTC)
We have been told we need a unit in the condo and it cannot go in the attic because of freezing. The cost is prohibitive. What alternatives do you have?
Lynne, I couldn't tell if you were inquiring about a DEhumidifier (to take moisture out) or a Humidifier (to add moisture when heating your home dries out your air).
If you need to DEhumidify, Aprilaire offers a stand-alone high capacity unit that can be used in any room and doesn't require ducting. You just need a floor drain, or if you want to drain it to the outdoors, possibly add a condensate pump.
If you need a humidifier, Aprilaire model 350 or 360 are self-contained units that draw air from one room, say a laundry room or utility closet, humidifies it and sends it through the wall into living space.
Your best bet is to call a local Aprilaire dealer to assess your spedific needs.
As a last resort, if these alternatives don't work for your condo for some reason, then you should consider portables. They are not as efficient and they do require extra maintenance, but are better than nothing.
Experts agree, poor indoor air quality may create indoor allergies. But there are ways to fight indoor allergies and poor indoor air quality.
Your HVAC equipment can both help and hurt the quality of your homes air. If you take care of your equipment by having an Aprilaire Whole Home Air Cleaner installed your HVAC will help to make your home healthier. If you neglect your HVAC system it can become a breeding ground for unhealthy stuff to be spread throughout your home.
Take action now to make your home healthy. Call your local Aprialire Contractor today for solutions to improve indoor air quality.
Aprilaire’s new 8400 Thermostat is a great way to control your heating and cooling system. It has a large easy to read screen, fan circulation mode for improved indoor air quality and because it’s programmable it will save you up to 30% off your energy bills! Learn more here.
It's November 11, 2009 and....what's up with this weather? We are experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures and an excessive amount of rain in WI which has led to high levels of indoor relative humidity (RH). And although it's warm for the season, it's not warm enough for air conditioning, which means your indoor RH can make you uncomfortable and lead to other problems such as mold or mildew.
Aprilaire has your whole-house solution Aprilaire is a leading manufacturer of whole-house dehumidifiers. They work in conjunction with your home's HVAC system to remove excess moisture from every room of your home. Aprilaire also puts you in control of your indoor RH. Our dehumidifiers operate to the level of RH that you dial in, ensuring your comfort and protection year-round, regardless of the temperature.
Call your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire whole-house dehumidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
Would you like whole-house humidification but concerned about the water usage of the typical flow-through style unit or the electrical consumption of a steam humidifier? You're not alone. In fact, these days, more people than ever are making "greener" choices in the interest of preserving our precious natural resources.
Aprilaire has the best of both worlds The Aprilaire Model 400 humidifier with premium digital control is your green solution to whole-house humidification. It utilizes patented technology that evaporates 100% of the water that goes into it, providing soothing humidification to every room of your home. And the electrical consumption is so small you'll never even notice it on your electric bill.
Your local Aprilaire dealer can answer all your questions and provide the best humidification option for your particular needs. Call and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire humidifier today and enjoy all the health and comfort benefits that come with whole-house humidification.
Aprilaire - Your green choice for whole-house comfort!
In my last post, I quoted a do-it-yourselfer who installed his own humidifier. I quoted him because he pointed out the energy savings story behind proper humidity levels; an often overlooked benefit of controlling your humidity.
I also discouraged DIY installs. Here's another perfect example. Here, the guy explains how badly the previous owner of his house had botched a humidifier install, so now HE'S going to "do it right". And yet, read how many questions this genius has! Oh yeah. He's real sure of himself! After reading this, how confident are YOU that it'll be done right!?
Hey, nothing wrong with DIY in general. Contractors love em because when the jobs get botched, guess who gets called to fix it? That's right! The contractor. After calling the "buddy down the street who knows alot about alot of stuff", or the "uncle who does his own electrical", or that "what's-his-name-handyman"....all to save a buck.....the right answer is to call a pro.
Here's a shameless copy and paste of a customer review on Amazon. I hesitate to show this, because it's from a do-it-yourselfer.
We DON'T RECOMMEND installing these units yourself. We get all kinds of complaints from homeowners who tried and failed. IT'S NOT WORTH IT! Spend the extra money and call a qualified HVAC contractor! It's a one-time deal. Don't cheap out!
Besides, if you install one yourself, it NULIFIES THE WARRANTY!
Anyway, the point is ENERGY SAVINGS! With proper humidity, IT'S FOR REAL!
Easy to install and automatically adjusts to keep house comfortable while preventing too much moisture and condensation from forming on windows. With proper humidity control we were able to reduce thermostat setting by 3-5ºF and pocket the fuel savings.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Check out this very infomative article about builders in Chicago that are finding innovative ways to build energy efficient homes with healthy indoor air.
It's November 5, 2009....Do you know what your indoor relative humidity (RH) level is? If you own an Aprilaire humidifier with automatic digital control, you do.
Heated air is dry air It's a fact that the air in your home dries out when your heat comes on with the cold winter season. This brings on all the ailments associated with dry air: annoying shocks from static electricity, dry, itchy skin, feeling "too cold" despite normal thermostat settings, irritated sinuses, sore throats, and more. These symptoms cause unneeded suffering and leave you miserable. This is no way to live.
A whole-house humidifier from Aprilaire with automatic digital control is your solution to dry air. It works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to add soothing moisture to every room of your home. And the digital control confirms the RH% in your home, giving you peace of mind that Aprilaire is on the job, protecting you and your family from the devastating effects of dry air.
Contact your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
Aprilaire - Protecting your family from dry air for over 50 years!
I don't often link to blogs because there are so many out there that go right to poorly-worded content about how great portable room air purifiers are without giving mention to whole house solutions. Of course they always link to ads for.....room air purifiers. Horray!
Here's a better one! Not only because it discusses whole house solutions but also because it doesn't have an ad associated with its contents. Pretty credible, then.
We all know the challenges of homeownership. Ranking high on the list of challenges is simply maintenance of all mechanicals and materials. It's expensive, critical to the value your largest lifetime investment, and often much of it is beyond a homeowner's control or knowledge.
Many homeonwers have love/hate relationships with contractors; or really anyone who is hired to do a job around the house. They love getting the job done, and keeping things well-run, but they hate the costs, doing the legwork to find the right source, being unsure of bids and recommendations.
The good news is that doing that legwork is well worth it. There are tons of really qualified contractors in your neighborhood from which to get advice, quality service and at reasonable rates.
And a great HVAC contractor in New Jersey, Joe DiGanji of Air Group, is quoted on New Jersey.com ; Alot of good tips here.
Bottom line is that when it comes to getting help with anything around the house, don't be afraid of the process! Ask neighbors, go online, make some calls and give contractors a chance to help. Once you've done some homework, you'll know that you're picking the right person or company for the job.
For anyone who owns an Aprilaire 2000 series or SpaceGardAir Cleaner, you can now upgrade to a higher efficiency filtering media.
If you change filters yourself, you should be asking for the 1213 or 1415 Upgrade Kits to replace your old 201 or 401 filtering media.
If these Upgrade Kits are not available where you usually purchase your filter, then you are either buying cheaper, less-efficient knock-offs at a home store or hardware store, or you are buying filters online or from a dealer who should be offering the upgrade kits instead! The best way to handle this is to call your local Aprilaire dealer and tell them you want to upgrade!
Why upgrade? The new kits are easier to install, but the best reason is that they are up to 2 times more efficient at removing crap from your air; Better air for you to breathe and better protection for your expensive HVAC system.
Isn't that the reason you have an air cleaner in the first place?!!??!
My granddaughter is highly allergic to dog & cat dander. We have a dog & she has not been able to visit or stay at our house for the past 2 years - she is 7. HELP! We are willing to do whatever we can so she can visit - does this really work? If she is exposed she develops bad sinus infection, fever & is sick for about 5 days even on an antibiotic.
Yes an Aprilaire whole home air cleaner does really work and it would most certainly help to reduce the amount of pet dander in your home's air. But I would be remiss to say that if you installed an Aprilaire whole home air cleaner all your problems with your granddaughter would be solved. A whole home air cleaner will remove particulate from the air and if you run your fan all the time the air cleaner will constantly be cleaning your air, but if you have pets in your home it's going to be almost impossible to get rid of all the dander in the air. Further, the air cleaner isn't going to help remove the particulate that has settled on your coffee table or carpet. For a less severe case of allergies I would say that air cleaner would be enough, but it sounds like she's got a severe case of allergies and although the whole home air cleaner will help remove allergens it's not going to make your home completely allergen free.
Installing an Aprilaire 4000 Series Air Cleaner with MERV 13 performance and One Touch Control would be a great option for you and make your home more accommodating for your granddaughter; an Aprilaire Model 5000 would be an even better option for you as it is our most efficient air cleaner.
"Those with asthma are four-times more likely than those without the
respiratory disease to end up hospitalized if they contract H1N1, and Dr.
William Busse of the UW School of Medicine says that's raising concerns about
the effectiveness of the vaccine among that population.
Researchers at the UW School of Medicine are now looking for possible
interactions between asthma sufferers and the H1N1 vaccine. They're conducting
clinical trials to determine how much of the vaccine needs to be given to people
with asthma, along with what impact any medication they're taking could have on
its effectiveness."
When we seal-up our homes for the on coming flu season, it's important to remember to take preparations to prevent sickness in ourselves and family. Gargle with mouthwash or salt water, wash hands regularly, keep your hands away from your face and keep your home as clean as possible. One way to do this is install a whole home air cleaner. Getting a high efficiency air cleaner can removes up to 98% of the airborne particulateit traps from your air, down to .3 micorns (including virus sized particulate).
Aprilaire makes the model 5000 electronic air cleaner that captures and kills small virus sized particles. Go to www.aprilaire.com to learn more about high efficency air cleaners today.
I am interested in your home ventilation system to provide a healthy air exchange in our house.
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Mary, thanks for asking. Aprilaire has a couple of choices when it comes to ventilation systems. One is an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) which is better for larger homes and and in addition to adding fresh air, can reduce excess humidity levels.
The other is the Aprilaire Ventilation Control System, which is less complicated (and less expensive) than an ERV, but still provides fresh air into your home in a much more controlled way than passive ventilation that is often standard in most home construction practices; especially from years ago.
Ventilation Control System uses a sensor to "test" the outside temperature and humidity conditions so that it only allows fresh air into your home when the conditions are less severe from a temperature and humidity standpoint. The results are that you get fresh air in your house without letting in severely humid, hot or cold air. So you can maximize energy efficiency.
It's important to do your homework, Mary; which by your inquiry it appears that you are. Ultimately you'll need to talk to a indoor air quality specialist in your area to assess your home's specific needs before you make a decison. A good place to start is our Find A Dealer locator on our home page.
Pet dander is an uncomfortable reality for many people. Swollen eyes, itchy nose, and sneezing are all symptoms of a four leg allergy. If this describes the relationship between you and your fuzzy critter then read on Scratchy!
Interestingly, airborne dander and hair can be captured by a whole home air cleaner. A whole home what, you ask. Yes, a whole home air cleaner. This air cleaner attaches to your air handler and cleans the air of particulate as small at .3 microns. Go to Aprilaire.com and learn how a whole home air cleaner can be the foundation of a beautiful relationship between you and your furry four legger.
It is totally true - properly humidified air is healthier, more comfortable and can save energy. Of all the indoor air quality issues and products made to fix those issues, a whole house humidifier probably addresses the most problems in the easiest way.
A dehumidifier does too, for the same reasons.
Air cleaners, purifiers, ventilation and all those things are important; especially if you have chronic respiratory health problems or allergies.
But even if you don't, being more comfortable while you breathe healthier air is a slam dunk! Humidity control is what it's all about.
Enterprise Community Partners, an affordable housing financier, intends to funnel $4 billion toward affordable "green" housing in the next five years. Read more about it here.
The not for profit organization obviously realizes how important green building is to the health of a homes inhabitants as well as the health of the environment. An important aspect of a green home is indoor air quality. Many people think a green home means they save energy, but forget about the air quality issue. For more information on making your home both energy efficient and healthy go to www.aprilaire.com
ling system. It has a large easy to read screen, fan circulation mode for improved indoor air quality and because it’s programmable it will save you up to 30% off your energy bills! 
Aprilaire has the best of both worlds
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