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.
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!
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.
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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!
Top Five Questions to Ask When Getting a New Furnace or Air Conditioner
1.) For my home's size, what do you see is the most appropriate equipment size (furnace, heat pump, air conditioner).
2.) What would be the least expensive to buy? Least expensive to run?
3.) How does my entire system help or hurt in delivering air to all parts of my home?
4.) What other factors could contribute to my family's comfort besides buying a new furnace/air conditioner? Like new ducts, more insulation, or zoning? (Zoning is the ability to control what part of your home is heated or cooled. Almost every multi story home in America could benefit from zoning)
5.) Since I don't know all of the pieces that make up a heating and air conditioning system. Can you provide me or point me in a direction to learn what a basic list of major componants looks like? I want to fully understand what I need and what I would like to have before I select a contractor to do the work.
A frustraition for both the homeowner and the contractor is confusion over what equipment is needed and what equipment is desired. Some homeowners believe that all contractor quotes are based on the same criteria. The more exact you can be with what you need and what is required can help the bid process significantly. If you're spending $5,000 to $20,000 then you need to take charge of the education process!
You know you need a humidifier. You understand all the benefits that come with properly humidified air: health, comfort, protection of assets, and energy savings. Now comes the tricky part; which humidifier do you buy?
Answer these three questions before you purchase There are three simple questions you need to ask yourself to determine which humidifier is best for you:
1) Is noise important? 2) Do you have children? 3) How much humidification do you require?
We covered items one and two in our last blogs. Let's finish up with number three today by asking how much humidification do you require. Or, put another way, how many rooms do you have and how big are they?
Your house has more than one room Unless you live in a one-room efficiency, you probably have 2-3 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, and more. It would take one portable humidifier for every room in your home to adequately increase your comfort and protect your valuable possessions. That's five or more units to fill and clean every day. And, have the remote control for your TV handy as you'll have to crank up the volume to get over all the noise.
A whole-house humidifier from Aprilaire is your best solution. It works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to add soothing, protecting moisture to every room in your home. It operates quietly and efficiently, with only annual maintenance required: no tanks to fill and clean, no noise, no hassles.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
Aprilaire - providing all the humidification you need for over 50 years!
You know you need a humidifier. You understand all the benefits that come with properly humidified air: health, comfort, protection of assets, and energy savings. Now comes the tricky part; which humidifier do you buy?
Answer these three questions before you purchase There are three simple questions you need to ask yourself to determine which humidifier is best for you:
1) Is noise important? 2) Do you have children? 3) How much humidification do you require?
In my last blog we explored question number one. Today, let's look at number two. Why do we ask that? The answer is easy; safety. Warm mist humidifiers use a heating element to heat the water and can have very hot surfaces. These portable humidifiers sit out in the open in your home where your children can touch them. OUCH!
Aprilaire has your safety solution. A whole-house humidifier from Aprilaire works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system, out of sight and out of reach of your curious little ones. And, unlike portable humidifiers that add moisture to only one room at a time, Aprilaire distributes soothing moisture throughout your entire home, protecting your family members from dry air no matter what room they're in.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
Aprilaire - protecting your family for over 50 years!
Comment from Denise It's time for me to replace the filters on my Aprilaire humidifiers. Please contact me with information on how to do that. Thank you.
Hi Denise, The filters you refer to are called water panel evaporators and they are the heart of an Aprilaire humidifier. This is where the moisture is picked up by the air in your heating system, and from there is distributed throughout your home. To maintain optimum humidifier performance, it is recommended that you change this item on an annual basis.
The best way to have your humidifier properly serviced is by your local Aprilaire dealer. Your local dealer will have the expertise to not only change out the water panel evaporator, but also to check other critical aspects of the humidifier to ensure it performs properly this upcoming heating season.
If you feel you can do it yourself, you can still purchase the water panel evaporator over the counter from your local Aprilaire dealer. If you don't have a dealer, you can purchase from the Aprilaire e-store. All orders ship out same day for your convenience.
Thank you for your inquiry, Denise. And thank you for supporting Aprilaire.
Do you lower your thermostat to the point where you are uncomfortably cold just so you can remove excess humidity from your home? Are you tired of feeling cold and clammy, tired of wearing a sweater in your home in the summertime? Did you know there is a whole-house solution that not only removes moisture from your home, but allows you to raise your thermostat setting so you can once again call your home a comfortable place to live?
Aprilaire has your moisture removal solution A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire works in conjunction with your home's HVAC system to remove excess humidity from your home. And, unlike an air conditioner that controls to temperature, an Aprilaire dehumidifier is controlled by a dehumidistat that constantly measures the relative humidity (RH) in your home and controls the moisture level to the setpoint that you determine.
What does that mean to you? First of all, your home and other valuable assets are protected from the damage of mold and other moisture-related problems. Second, you can tuck away your sweater and live in comfort once again because your home will be a more comfortable place to live. However, be prepared to host more parties, because once your friends and neighbors have experienced your most comfortable environment, you'll have the most popular house on the block.
Aprilaire - making homes more comfortable for over 50 years.
You know you need a humidifier. You understand all the benefits that come with properly humidified air: health, comfort, protection of assets, and energy savings. Now comes the tricky part; which humidifier do you buy?
Answer these three questions before you purchase There are three simple questions you need to ask yourself to determine which humidifier is best for you:
1) Is noise important? 2) Do you have children? 3) How much humidification do you require?
Today, let's explore question number one. How important is noise in your home? Portable humidifiers have fans to move the moisture from the holding tank into the room. Fans can make quite a bit of noise. If your humidifier is sitting in your living room, will you have to turn up the television or stereo so you can hear it over the humidifier? If it is in your bedroom, will you be able to sleep with all that noise? Also, portable humidifiers only provide moisture to the room they are in, so you will need several of them to properly humidify your home. That's a lot of extra, unnecessary noise.
If noise is an issue in your home, Aprilaire is your humidification solution. An Aprilaire humidifier installs on your home’s HVAC system, out of sight and out of mind, quietly providing soothing humidification throughout your entire home. And, unlike portable humidifiers, Aprilaire has no tanks to fill and clean and only requires annual maintenance.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today and quietly add soothing moisture to your home tomorrow.
Aprilaire - quietly adding moisture to homes for over 50 years.
Did you know...proper levels of humidity can reduce influenza survival, transmission, and seasonality. Studies done at Oregon State University indicate the key to reducing airborne tranmission of the flu is maintaining the proper levels of humidity as measured by absolute humidity. Absolute humidity is the measure of the actual water vapor content of the air irrespective of temperature.
Adding moisture is the key In cold winter months when your furnace is heating and drying the air, you cannot sustain proper levels of humidification without adding moisture. In other words, you need a humidifier. The addition of a humidifier to your home will make you more comfortable, protect your belongings from the ill-effects of dry air, and, as this study shows, protect your health from the devastating effects of the flu.
Your local Aprilaire dealer has your best solution for proper humidity. Aprilaire humidifiers work in conjunction with your home's HVAC system to add moisture to every room of your home, ensuring your health and comfort regardless of which room you are in. Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today. This is one of the most important calls you can make in protecting the health of your family this upcoming flu season. Maintaining healthy humidity levels is an important part of a comprehensive strategy you can use to reduce the spread of viruses. Keeping surfaces clean and avoiding contact with others infected are also essential.
Aprilaire - protecting your family’s health for over 50 years.
Did you know....There's nothing like a third party endorsement to prove your point. For example, as an Aprilaire employee, I am more than willing to explain all the reasons why you need to install a dehumidifier in your home: comfort, protection, health, and energy savings. Of course, you'll say all I want to do is sell more Aprilaire product. But what if you heard this from someone who did not have a vested interest in any company’s product? Would you be more apt to listen? Probably so. The Natural Handyman Jerry Alonzy, a.k.a the Natural Handyman, makes a living by providing homeowners sensible advice pertaining to home-related topics. In an article on dehumidifiers, he talks about everything from why you need one to how to purchase the right one for your needs. He has some excellent advice on brand choice and where to buy. He says he always asks himself the following questions: "If this product needs service or parts, can I get them locally?" and "Will this company be in business a year...or 5 years from now?”
The answer is Aprilaire Aprilaire is the most respected name in whole-house dehumidification for a reason. First, our products are installed by respected HVAC professionals in your community. Their livelihoods depend on treating you, their customer, the way you wish to be treated. Second, Aprilaire has been doing this longer than anyone else. We are the experts in whole-house comfort and protection. Our reputation for quality is second to none.
Contact your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
Aprilaire - providing comfort and protection for over 50 years!
Did you know....Dry air is a pain, literally. But don't take my word for it, ask Jonathon R. Richards of Ezine Articles. You can find his expert advice on this website as well as the Flat Fee MLS website. Mr. Richards has deep insight on how dry air in your home can make your life miserable.
People learn to live with dry air Most people never stop to think why they wake up every morning with a dry, scratchy throat, or why their nasal membranes are severly dry and cracking (oftentimes to the point where their nose is bleeding). If the air in your home is so dry that your home's plaster and expensive woodwork is shrinking and cracking, what do you think it is doing to your skin? This is not normal and you certainly do not have to put up with it.
Aprilaire has the solution A whole-house humidifier from Aprilaire provides soothing, relieving moisture to every room in your home. You will no longer wake up with that scratchy throat and you will drastically reduce your usage of skin moisturizer. Plus, Aprilaire works in conjunction with your home's HVAC system, quietly and efficiently. You'll never even know it's there except for the fact that you'll be more comfortable than ever.
Call you Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your Aprilaire whole-house humidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
Aprilaire - Protecting your health for over 50 years.
Do you live in just one room of your house? Do you cook, eat, and sleep in the living room or do you move around from room to room as the mood hits you? How about one floor? Do you spend all your time in the basement? Of course not. Then why would you place a dehumidifier in just one room of your house? Excess humidity is everywhere Humidity doesn't just hang out in the living room to watch TV with you. It's in the kitchen, the bathroom, bedrooms, and basement. Excess humidity is everywhere. So why would you purchase a portable dehumidifier and put it in just one room of your house? You wouldn't. In fact, portable manufacturers recommend different size units depending on which floor of your house you’re putting it on, with the overall recommendation to purchase a dehumidifier for every floor. Ouch! Not only do you purchase three dehumidifiers, but you have the hassles of emptying three tanks every day and the joy of paying to operate all three.
A whole-house dehumidifier from Aprilaire is the solution to excess humidity. It works in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to efficiently remove moisture from every room of your home. Aprilaire also means hassle-free maintenance as there are no tanks to empty and clean Also, it's in your equipment room so you aren't constantly tripping over it. Contact your local Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house dehumidifier today.
Aprilaire - providing hassle-free comfort and protection for over 50 years!
As we move into the fall humidifier season, one question that gets asked a lot has to do with our advice on water temperature. When given the choice, why choose hot water over cold water to run to your Aprilaire humidifier ?
There are three main reasons. The first is performance. Our furnace-mounted humidifiers (except the drainless models) can get a performance boost by supplying hot water. We would recommend up to 140°F water to see up to 30% increased evaporation. For example, a model 600M humidifier on a furnace with 120°F air and 55°F water should evaporate 0.7 gal/hr for each hour it runs. By increasing the water temperature to 140°F, it boosts that 0.7 by 30% (.21 additional) for .91 gal/hr. Over the course of a heating season, estimating total usage at 600 hours, this translates to an additional 126 gallons of water put into the air.
The second reason is comfort. The more quickly the humidifier adds water to the air, the more quickly the air feels comfortable. This eliminates common complaints about too-dry air, itchy skin, dry, sore throats and static shocks.
The third is cost. This is often a sticking point. Does it cost more to heat the water with your water heater or to use the additional furnace and humidifier run time to increase humidity? Well, at 0.7 gal/hr, it takes the humidifier an additional 180 hours of furnace run time to create 126 gallons of evaporation. The water still needs to be heated so that it will evaporate. Is it more efficient to heat it with your HVAC system's hot air or with a water heater? Most likely it’s your water heater. Over the course of the humidifying season, the humidifier is evaporating the same amount of water, but by using hot water, it’s actually using less water to reach the same amount of soothing evaporative vapor.
Did you know....Portable humidifiers are a pain. Literally. Here is a list of "Things to Remember" regarding portable humidifiers. This list can be found on a major home improvement retailer's website.
Always place your humidifier on a hard, level surface that will not be damaged by spilled water. Do not place your humidifier on a carpet or any cloth. Air must be allowed to circulate under the appliance.
During operation, warm mist humidifiers and steam vaporizers boil water. Keep the appliance out of reach of children and infants to prevent them from being scalded by the hot water in the appliance.
Use only the type of water recommended by the manufacturer. Some types of water can damage a humidifier. Do not use water that has been treated with water softener. The chemical agents found in water softeners can cause problems in the humidifier.
Do not use additives in the water that are not specifically recommended by the humidifier manufacturer. Unless there is a manufacturer's recommendation, using additives can cause irreparable damage.
If a medicine cup is provided, only use liquid medications that are specified by their manufacturer for application with the humidifier.
Portable humidifiers are a hassle If all of the above sounds like a lot to worry about, you're right. Aprilaire takes away all the hassle and worry with a whole-house humidifier. It installs right on your HVAC equipment, out of sight and out of mind. There are no hot surfaces, no special water, no additives, no tanks to empty and clean. Just soothing, properly humidified air that protects your family’s health for years to come.
Call your Aprilaire dealer and schedule the installation of your whole-house humidifier today. You'll be glad you did.
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
Your house has more than one room
In my last blog we explored question number one. Today, let's look at number two. Why do we ask that? The answer is easy; safety. Warm mist humidifiers use a heating element to heat the water and can have very hot surfaces. These portable humidifiers sit out in the open in your home where your children can touch them. OUCH!
Aprilaire has your moisture removal solution
Today, let's explore question number one. How important is noise in your home? Portable humidifiers have fans to move the moisture from the holding tank into the room. Fans can make quite a bit of noise. If your humidifier is sitting in your living room, will you have to turn up the television or stereo so you can hear it over the humidifier? If it is in your bedroom, will you be able to sleep with all that noise? Also, portable humidifiers only provide moisture to the room they are in, so you will need several of them to properly humidify your home. That's a lot of extra, unnecessary noise.
Adding moisture is the key
People learn to live with dry air
ufacturer for application with the humidifier.
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