* Each person inhales over 3,500 gallons of air each day. Children inhale more particles for their size then adolescents or adults. * Polluted air causes 94% of all respiratory problems. * More than 31 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, about 1/3 are children under 18. * About 40,000 dust mites, a common household allergen, can live in one ounce of dust. * An estimated 10-15% of the entire population may be allergic to cat or dog dander. * A person sheds up to 700,000 skin flakes per day.
These are just a few of the reasons to make sure your home is protected by having a whole house air cleaner installed. A high efficiency whole house air cleaner from Aprilaire makes your home healthier and cleaner. The EPA states that indoor air is often times more polluted then outdoor air so cleaning the air in your home is more important then ever.
If you currently have an Aprilaire air cleaner you can upgrade it to our newest media that removes more particulate from the air. Call you local contractor and tell them you want to upgrade your Aprilaire air cleaner today. For a small investment you can improve your current air filter.
I am looking at replacing my model #760 Aprilaire Humidifier with a model #700 Aprlaire Humidifier. Are the cutout openings the same size? I would like to remove and replace with out any plenium modification.
Aprilaires' response:
The 700 Aprilaire Humidifier and the 760 Aprilaire Humidifier are very similar and can be swapped with minimal modification to the plenum. Here are the differences:
760-14 7/8"W x 14 3/16"H 700-14 3/4"W x 14 5/16"H
Don't worry if you have left over humidifier filters (water panels) as both humidifiers use the model 35 water panel.
A green light is lit. The green light is next to it is the text change filter. I checked online for the manual, there were only references for 600m and 600a. Please advise if this green light means I need to change the filter.
Aprilaire's response:
The green light simply means the humidifier is on and running. The "Change Water Panel" light is amber in color. The "Call Dealer" light is red. Similar to a stop light.
Please feel free to ask about any other issues or observations you see. We would be happy to help.
I am looking to replace my broken 110 model with something that will fit in the same size cut out in my furnace. Can you reccommend something for a house less than 2000 square feet. I really do not want to have to mess with sheet metal.
Apriliare's reponse:
Great question, the model 110 was obsoleted 15 years ago. The replacement humidifier is the model 700. This unit can effectively humidify a home up to 4200 square feet. The plenum opening for the model 700 is slightly different than your model 110.The opening is 14 3/4" W x 14 5/16" H. Your model 110 plenum opening was 13 5/8" W x 11 5/16" H. Therefore, you should be able to modify the current opening.
I have an 8346 that runs the heat pump in my home. It works well, but I desire to have control over the temperature offset when the backup (electric) heat comes on. Ideally, I'd like the electric backup to come on only if the actual temperature was more than 3 degrees off of the set temperature. I don't mind the temperature swing and I'd rather save the money.
After talking with someone from Home Depot, this weekend I purchased an 8366 to replace the 8346 and have control the secondary stage offset. However, when I got home, it appears the terminal board for the 8366 is not the same as the 8346. Can you tell me what wires go to which? Or is the 8366 not able to control a heat pump?
Aprilaires' response:
The Model 8366 is not a heat pump thermostat so you will not be able to use it.
The Model 8346 is a heat pump thermostat and you can adjust the differential from 1, 2, and 3 degrees. If you set the differential to 2 degrees the heat would need to fall 2 degrees below the set point before the heat pump would come on. Then it would have to drop another 2 degrees before the electric heat would come on.
The directions for changing the differential are in the operating instruction. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
The humidifier is installed such that when the humidistat calls for humidity, it turns on the furnace blower, even though the furnace is not calling for heat. As a result, during dry weather, the furnace blower runs almost continuously in response to the humidifier. This results in cool air coming from the vents, except when the furnace is on. Since we keep the temperature low, this is most of the time. Is this the correct setup, or should the humidifier only run when the furnace is calling for heat? Hope this explanation is clear....thanks
Aprilaires' Response:
Thank you for contacting us with regards to our Model 600 Humidifier. The behavior you describe indicates that your unit was installed using a Blower Activation Relay. This relay allows the humidifier to activate the furnace fan whenever humidity is low. For this to work properly, the humidifier should also be fed by hot water, up to 140°F. All of this is not to say that your installation was correct or incorrect, but this is one set-up option to provide you with the most humidifier run time. If you would prefer that it run only with your heat, you can speak to your contractor about that option as well. Keep in mind that this may mean that with less humidifier run time, the humidity will not rise as quickly in your home. Once your home reaches the set point on your humidistat, the humidifier should turn off. It would only turn on as much as is needed to maintain that level.
Last season, the humidifier worked great, no problems. This season, the water just runs through the water panel without distributing out and wicking throughout the whole panel. I've replaced the panel, replaced the distribution tray and still the same thing. Is there something else that can be done? Please advise.
Aprilaires' Response:
The way the humidifier works is; when the furnace comes on, the humidistat calls for humidity and the humidifier turns on. The water solenoid valve opens, water comes up the plastic feed tube and falls into the water distribution tray. Then if the humidifier is level the water will fill up in the distribution tray and will go down the six holes in the tray equally. Then water goes down through the center of the water panel and any water that wasn't evaporated goes down the drain.
The water panels are made out of multiple sheets of slit and expand aluminum. The slits in the aluminum are angled to funnel the water to the center of the water panel. So the water panel should be wet in the center and almost dry on the outside layers.
If you have lack of humidity you may need to increase the humidifiers runtime. The most common reason for lack of humidity is lack of run time. If the 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, and if the humidifier is connected to hot water (140 Max) it can add up to 18 gallons of water to the air per day. You can turn your furnace fan on at the thermostat, let run your furnace fan continually and let the humidifier run as many hours a day as it needs to.
I hope this helps, please let us know if you or your HVAC contractor need any other assistance.
Outside temperature sensor was not installed because the required wiring was not installed. Will 600A unit still operate correctly? What do I need to do because the sensor is not installed?
For normal operation in Winter? For shut off in Summer?
Response from Aprilaire:
Your 600 should be operating in manual mode. To know this there should be a blue "Manual Mode" clip hanging below the humidistat. When in manual mode, the unit will operate to the setting it is set at until changed. There is a reference guide to show what humidity should be present at a certain temp.. (you will want to look at pages 6-7)
Please review the guide as it will be helpful. When you use the manual mode, all adjustments will be done by you. If you ever decide to change it to automatic mode, the sensor adjusts the indoor humidity in accordance to the outside temperature.
In the summer, simply turn the damper to the "summer" position on the unit to close off air flow.
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.
This unit was installed and worked great for two years. Then I turned it off in the summer and forgot to turn it back on for the last two years. Now, I changed the filter and cleaned everything out. However, it doesn't seem to work. The humidity in my house is 10.
I hear the water turn on for a few minutes at the beginning of the heat cycle. Then it turns off. When I look at the filter, it is only wet at the bottom 1 inch. The rest is dry. The water seems to go into the first float chamber, but doesn't go into the second chamber. I don't see what is preventing the water from moving over.
I had the technician, who installed it, come and look at it. He suggested changing the filter and isn't sure what is wrong. He hasn't been doing this humidifiers for a while. He thought that it might be the water level sensor assembly. However, no one seems to have this part in stock. I will have to order it and get it installed. Then, I might find out that is not what is wrong, and I will have paid more money to have the wrong thing fixed. I already spent $85 for the technician and $45 for the filters. I really want to get it fixed. Can you make some recommendations?
Aprilaires' Response: Thank you for contacting us with regards to your model 400 Humidifier. Based on the information you provided, the humidifier is working properly. The water should fill from the top, trickle down across the water panel. Verify that you are using a Genuine Aprilaire Stock #45 Water Panel. The water will only raise the float in the right-hand chamber. The left float is an emergency overflow. Water should not fill that chamber unless the first fails to shut off the water. The fact that the water does shut off indicates that the sensor is working properly. The water panel should then wick water up from the reservoir and it will evaporate as it rises. Water shouldn't rise very far before it evaporates, but most of the water will rise up through the center of the pad, as opposed to the outer layer of material. As long as the humidifier refills at the beginning of, or during, each heat cycle, the humidifier is working. For a test of how well it's working, please do an Evaporative Test. This can be done using a measuring container and a timer. The evaporative rate of the Model 400 is based entirely on the temperature of the heated air and the amount of run time of your furnace. The performance values are based on 120°F air and 50% run time. This should give 0.70 gal/hr. It's not clear from the information you provided how long the humidifier has been running with your home at 10% RH. Did it start at 10% and it hasn't changed, or was it higher and has since fallen, or was it lower and has since risen? Humidity can take a while to change, so we would look at the trend of the humidity over time, if it's going up, down, or staying the same. At this time, it doesn't make sense to replace the water level sensor from a troubleshooting standpoint.
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.
Question: For some reason, the humidifier does not increase the RH above 20% even on the highest setting (7). Our home is 4 years old and under 3,000 sq ft. It was installed for automatic operation with the outside air sensor. Any idea about what the problem could be?
Answer:
We would suggest that you contact the HVAC contractor who installed the humidifier and have them verify if it is working properly. If you want to trouble shoot it yourself you can call our technical support department at 1-800-334-6011 Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM central time) and we would be glad to help you determine if it is working properly.
Once we can determine wether or not the humidifier is evaporating .75 gallons per hour, we can take the next step. If it's evaporating less than .75 we should be able to find out why and fix it. If it is evaporating properly but you still don't have enough humidity in your home, we need to make the humidifier run longer to add more humidity.
The most common reason for lack of humidity is lack of run time. If the 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, if you run your furnace fan continually, and if the humidifier is connected to hot water (140 Max) the humidifier can add up to 18 gallons of water to the air per day.
I hope this helps, please let us know if you or your HVAC contractor need any other assistance.
Question: I noticed at times during the humdidify cycle (which runs all the time the HVAC system is running, during the winter) that water comes from the bottom edge, seam, of the housing. I see water also running down the drain tube(as it should). It sounds as if the fan is picking up water and hitting the fans blades. The panel as replaced at the begining of the heating season. Any ideas as to what might be causing this situation?
Answer: Typically water leaking at the seam of the humidifier is from the drain line backing up. When minerals are flushed down the drain they will adhere to the drain tubing. This is why we recommend replacing the drain tube every year or two. The drain spud which the drain line attaches to, could have a crack in it. You may also check the water feed tube to see that it is secure at the top of the base of the humidifier above the water distribution tray. In addition to verifying the feed tube is secure you will want to inspect the feed tube for any cracks.
Question: I have a LOUD knock when the Solenoid valve closes sometimes. It is happening more often now. I have had Arrow Heating who installed the unit out but they were unable to stop the noise. They turned down the water flow but we still have the problem. The valve closes OK sometimes but other times it makes a loud knock when it closes which can be heard in the whole house. I understand there will be a small knock when it closes. Is there something I can do?
Answer: A humidifier may cause a "click" or "bang" sound for one of two reasons. 1) Water, as it moves through the solenoid of the humidifier, can build up pressure and create noise. Usually water hammer is a repeated bang. To see if water pressure is the issue, turn off the water to the solenoid. If the noise stops install a "pipe silencer" or extra coiled water supply line to the humidifier to reduce the noise generated by the pressure. 2) The solenoid itself will create an audible "click" as the humidifier turns on and off. This "click" may be magnified to sound like a "bang", by the ductwork or the proximity of the humidifier to the living space. Usually a solenoid will create only one "bang" when the solenoid opens and one "bang" when the solenoid closes. Isolating the solenoid from the ductwork with foam insulation or remote mounting the solenoid will be necessary. Please note; If the solenoid does produce a repeated "bang" when it opens or when it closes, the wiring should also be looked at to eliminate the repeated opening and closing of the solenoid.
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 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.
I posted the comments below on Friday and since then, the kind folks at Cleartheairinc.com have... well.... cleared the air.
They assure me their intentions were never to mislead. I guess I'll never know that for 100% sure, but I'm ready to give them the benefit of the doubt. After reading of my concerns they immediately took action to modify the language on their site and clarify what the consumer is buying.
I applaud their quick response and willingness to set things right.
Good luck, and if you're happy purchasing filters for Aprilaire Air Cleaners that are not made by Aprilaire, Cleartheairinc.com seems like a fair place to trade.
Tom
From Friday......
Don't buy from this site if you are interested in receiving the quality of product provided by the original manufacturer! THESE ARE KNOCK-OFFS!
Cleartheairinc.com is misleading you. It describes knock-off replacement filters as Aprilaire and SpaceGard. THEY ARE NOT MADE BY APRILAIRE!
The site tries to cleverly describe the filter as "Clear the Air's Aprilaire Spacegard replacement filter". They probably do this so that they could argue that legally they are calling it a "Clear the Air" brand and therefore NOT misleading the consumer into thinking they are buying an Aprilaire brand.
You decide. Take a look. Would you think you were buying a filter made by Aprilaire or SpaceGard on this page?
They do this with other brands as well.
Sleazy.
If you have an Aprilaire or SpaceGard air purifier / air cleaner and you typically replace the flters yourself, ask an Aprilaire dealer in your area. Often they will sell them to you off the shelf. And they'll be the real deal!
UNLIKE CLEARTHEAIRINC.COM, I'LL BE VERY STRAIGHT FORWARD WITH YOU. Take a look at the estore on Aprilaire.com , just so you get an idea of what the real thing looks like.
Sure, you can buy them there. But that's not the point. I could care less if you buy from our estore. We're the manufacturer! We get the sale of Aprilaire product regardless of where you buy it. Just go there to see the pictures. Then you'll know what the real deal looks like. Then. if you want to shop around, you can get them cheaper on other websites or from your local dealer.
And at least you'll know what you're getting for your dollar.
One of my favorite things to do is watch home improvement shows on PBS late on Sunday afternoon. I got into the habit a few years ago when I was heavily involved in reahab at my own house (rehabbing the house, that is). It became kind of a ritual; at the end of a long weekend; often times working on some rehab project, it was nice to sit down with a cold one and see how the pros do it.
Since then, I'm not quite as religious about catching the shows, or working on the house (must go hand in hand). The two that I still watch the most are This Old House and Home Time.
I'm excited now that Aprilaire is going to be featured on an upcoming project on HomeTime; a new construction project with all new green innovations. It will be very cool.
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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