My name is Dennie Plomedahl and I am the Product Specialist for humidifiers and dehumidifiers for Aprilaire.  As you know, in the cold winter months, the air in your home can become dry to the point that it is unbearable; static shock, hair that stands on end, dry itchy skin, nasal membranes that crack and bleed all become issues.  Enough said, you know what I'm talking about, because we've all lived it.  But there is no need to suffer.  Proper humidification prevents all these things from happening and more.  My passion is to spread the word on how proper humidification provides the comfort and protection that everyone needs.  As the father of four, this passion starts at home.  I protect my family and you can protect yours.  The goal of this blog is to make everyone as passionate as I am, to help you understand that you have the right to better health and comfort through proper humidification. 

Did you hear that?  Birds chirping, the pitter patter of rain drops as they fall on the roof, and children playing outside again.  These are all the pleasant sounds of spring.  What about the unpleasant sounds of spring?  One of them is that humming noise from the basement.  Yes, it's your sump pump.  All that extra water from melting snow and spring rain needs to be removed before it ruins your home.  What about the water you can't see?  The high levels of relative humidity (RH) that create musty smells and leaves you feeling cold and clammy need to be controlled as well. 

Aprilaire to the rescue
A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire is your solution to the unpleasant sounds of spring.  It works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to control moisture throughout your entire home.  Unlike portable dehumidifiers that sit in your living room and make lots of noise, an Aprilaire dehumidifier is tucked away and works quietly.  The only thing you'll notice is fresh air and comfort.

Call you local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today.  This indoor air quality (IAQ) expert will recommend the Aprilaire model that best meets your needs, along with other quality IAQ products that can improve your health and comfort.

Aprilaire - Bringing pleasure to all the sounds of spring!
 

The income tax filing deadline is almost here.  Have you thought about what you're going to do with your refund yet?  If investing it is on the top of your priority list, investing in the health of your family and home with a purchase of quality indoor air quality (IAQ) products from Aprilaire is a wise decision.

Aprilaire pays dividends on your health and home
Aprilaire has a full line of IAQ products to ensure your family remains healthy, comfortable, and protected every season of the year including products like thermostats and whole-house air cleaners that ensure your home has the cleanest air at the temperature you desire.  Whole-house humidifiers protect you and your home from excess dryness that can cause dry, cracked skin, static electricity, shrinking and cracking woodwork and more.   Whole-house dehumidifiers take out the excess moisture and protect your home from that mold and mildew.

Don't wait for that refund check!  Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule an appointment with your local IAQ expert today and find out how you can invest your health and comfort.

Aprilaire - the best investment in your health!
 

April showers bring May flowers.  For the eternal optimist, this famous phrase reminds us that today's gloomy weather will soon be replaced by flowers and sunshine.  However, April showers also bring wet basements and damp air throughout the home.  You could wait until everything dried out on it's own, but you run the risk of mold growth or other permanent damage to your home and belongings.  The best thing you can do is take action and dry things out now.

Aprilaire means you don't have to wait for May
A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire removes the effects of April showers from your entire home.  Aprilaire works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to remove excess moisture from every room of your home.  It also requires minimal maintenance, with no tanks to empty and clean.  Whether it's drying out your basement to prevent damage from mold and mildew or making your home a more comfortable place to live, Aprilaire has a dehumidifier to meet your needs. 

Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today.  Your dealer can also recommend other quality Aprilaire products that can improve your health and comfort.  Turn your April showers into May flowers today with Aprilaire.

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Did you know...for the ultimate in health, comfort, and protection, you need to control the humidity in your home year-round.  This typically means adding humidity in the winter and removing moisture in the summer to get to the "Optimum Zone" of 30% to 60% relative humidity (RH).  Optimum RH levels minimize or eliminate problems including bacteria, viruses, fungi, mites, respiratory infections, and more!

Aprilaire equals optimum
Aprilaire whole-house humidifiers and dehumidifiers work in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system, out-of-sight and out-of-mind, to control the RH levels throughout your entire home.  Aprilaire also makes maintenance a breeze, with only a few annual tasks required.  With Aprilaire, you'll never have to hear, or look at, an unsightly, noisy room unit again.

Call your Aprilaire dealer for control over your RH.  Your dealer can recommend the Aprilaire model that is right for you, as well as recommend other Aprilaire indoor air quality (IAQ) products that protect your family’s health and comfort.  Call today, you'll be glad you did.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.
 

Spring has sprung.  It's getting warmer and warmer outside, which means the furnace only comes on at night, if at all.  The snow has turned to rain, and the ground is saturated from all the melting.  This means only one thing; high humidity levels are on the way.  What can you do to ensure your home is protected from all the nasty things (mold, mildew, etc.) that come from too much moisture?

Aprilaire has your solution
A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire is the answer to your moisture problems.  It works in conjunction with your home's HVAC system to remove moisture from every room in your home (unlike portable dehumidifiers that only remove moisture from the room they are sitting in).  Maintenance is a breeze with Aprilaire as well compared to portable dehumidifiers, as there are no messy tanks to empty and clean on a daily basis.  Simply clean the air filter periodically and you are good to go.

Call your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today.  Your dealer can recommend the model that will perform best in your home as well as recommend other Aprilaire products that can protect your home and improve your lives.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.
 

Attention Aprilaire humidifier owners!  First of all, congratulations on making it through a grueling winter.  It was cold, snowy and nasty outside, with record-breaking low temperatures and record breaking snowfalls.  But thanks to your insight, Aprilaire protected your family and your home from the potential devastation of dry air.

Time to call it a season
With the end of the humidifier season comes a couple of simple tasks to perform.  First, be sure you are confident you will no longer require humidification, then follow these easy end-of-season tasks.  If you have a bypass-style humidifier, you need to close the bypass damper.  Simply turn the handle from the "winter" to the "summer" position.  If you have a fan-powered Aprilaire humidifier, no adjustments are required. 

Next, if you have an automatic control that is operating in the manual mode, or if you have the Aprilaire manual control, you need to turn the control knob to the "Off" position.  This will ensure your humidifier will not turn on during the summer months (when you already have more than enough humidity).  If you have an automatic control that is operating in the "Automatic" mode, there is no adjustment required.  The outdoor temperature sensor will prevent your humidifier from coming on whenever the outdoor temperature is 60 degrees or higher.

Also, don't forget to call your Aprilaire dealer this fall to perform the annual humidifier maintenance.  Your dealer will change your water panel, inspect the water delivery system, and replace any components that are fouled or worn.  This indoor air quality (IAQ) expert is trained to keep your Aprilaire humidifier operating at peak performance.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air! 

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.

Aprilaire - protecting you and your family for over 50 years!  

Did you suffer from the ill-effects of dry air this winter because you don't have a whole- house humidifier?  Did you have dry, itchy skin or get jolted by static shocks?  Did the woodwork in your home shrink and crack?  One more question; do you have a tax return coming this year?

Spend your tax return wisely
If you're tired of suffering every winter and you have a tax return coming your way, suffer no longer.  Aprilaire is the industry leader in residential indoor air quality (IAQ).  Not only do we have products that ensure proper levels of relative humidity (RH) throughout your entire home, we offer the best in whole-house air cleaners, thermostats, ventilation, and zoning.  Aprilaire is also viewed as the best IAQ value in the industry.  So much so that after you've paid for your Aprilaire humidifier, you'll probably have enough tax return dollars left over to buy that techno-gadget you've had your eye on.

Call your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today.  Getting your Aprilaire whole-house humidifier installed now will give you peace of mind going into next year’s heating season. 

Aprilaire - protecting you and your family, and providing peace of mind, for over 50 years!

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.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.

 

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.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.
 

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.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.  

"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.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.
 

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.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.

This winter's unseasonably cold weather has caused all of us to spend a lot more time indoors  than we are used to.  The only time most of us have ventured outside has been to clear the  driveway of the piles of white stuff that every state except Hawaii has been blessed with.  This extra time indoors has led many of us to ponder the quality of air in our homes, qualities including dust, temperature, and, in particular, humidity.  Lack of proper levels of humidity are immediately apparent in dry, itchy skin, static shock, dry and cracked nasal passages, irritated throats and more.

Aprilaire is the solution for dry air
Aprilaire whole-house humidifiers provide soothing, humidified air to every room of your home.  It conveniently mounts to your home’s HVAC system, operating quietly, out of sight and out of mind.  Except for the dramatic increase in comfort and health, you'll never even know it's there.  Aprilaire humidifiers are also known for ease of maintenance.  There are no tanks to fill or clean.  Simply change the water panel evaporator once a year to keep your humidifier operating efficiently and trouble-free.

Contact your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today.  Your contractor can recommend the Aprilaire model that is right for you and also recommend other Aprilaire whole-house products that can improve your health and comfort.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.
 

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.

Aprilaire - Fresh ideas for indoor air! 
 

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.

Aprilaire - providing you maximum comfort and protection, automatically, for over 50 years.
 

We received a question from Ancha:

"HI, I moved to a new house, my Aprilaire 760 humidifier works, but makes sound (I mean, when it works, the sound is really uncomfortable upstairs). Is it supposed to work like this?  I mean, I will buy a new unit and install, but are humidifiers supposed to make so much noise? Or can I fix this noise in the existing unit?  Thank you for reply"

Aprilaire response
The Model 760 is a fan-powered humidifier, meaning that there is an on-board fan that draws air across the evaporator water panel to achieve maximum humidification.  Fans do create sound, however, the sound is generally not audible over the blower of your HVAC system.  It can be noticeable if you have a variable speed HVAC blower, and you are operating on low speed while humidifying.  Even then, however, it should not be an "uncomfortable" sound. 

That said, it sounds like the fan motor in the humidifier may need some attention.  Please contact your local Aprilaire dealer, who can diagnose the problem and offer you the best solution.

Thank you for your question and thanks for choosing Aprilaire!
 

We received a question from Jinho regarding his Aprilaire humidifier: 

"Looking at the wiring, it appears the R - C and W/G - Cf wires go to the respective furnaces R - C(ommon) and Humm - C(ommon) connections.  Is there any way to wire it so that it comes on any time there are necessary relative humidity changes?"

Aprilaire response
The wiring configuration you have limits the humidifier to operating only during a heat call.  There are a couple of options your dealer can look at to increase your humidifier run time and corresponding level of relative humidity. 

One is to wire the control through the EAC terminals (if your furnace has them).  EAC terminals are 120V, requiring your dealer to wire through a transformer.  This would allow you to humidify any time the HVAC blower is operating.  So, if you wanted to humidify outside of a call for heat, you could flip your thermostat fan setting from "Auto" to "On" and the humidifier would operate, provided there is a call for humidity.
 

Another option is to install the Aprilaire Blower Activation Relay, part number 4851.  With this device installed, the HVAC blower is automatically activated on a call for humidity, with no thermostat interaction on your part.

Thank you for the question, Jinho, and thanks for choosing Aprilaire!

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.

Aprilaire - fresh ideas for indoor air.