Dehumidifier Brochure

“There is no practical way to eliminate all molds indoors; the way to control
indoor mold growth is to control moisture.”
– U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
“Mold only needs a few simple things to grow and multiply:
• Moisture
• Nutrients (food)
Of these, controlling excess moisture is the key to preventing and stopping
indoor mold growth.”
– Minnesota Department of Health
Meeting dehumidification needs
in spring, summer and fall.
Central dehumidification is essential
for all sizes and types of homes.
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All homes need humidity control. And in southern climates, they need it year
round. Aprilaire has a solution for every size home. From our compact 65-pint
unit—perfect for townhomes, condominiums and homes with a closet HVAC
system—all the way up to our 135-pint unit for homes that are 5,000 square
feet or more. Aprilaire can provide every homeowner the whole-home protection
and performance of central dehumidification.
Installed as part of your home’s heating and cooling system, Aprilaire central
dehumidifiers pull air from every room in your home through the return ducts.
It removes the moisture and then sends dry air back throughout your home.
It works in conjunction with your air conditioner to efficiently balance the
humidity levels in your home, but can also work independently on days when
you don’t need the air conditioner.
• Control Your Comfort — Automatic humidity sensing provides efficient
and effective removal of excess humidity in your home.
• Convenient and Quiet Operation — Installed away from your living
space, Aprilaire central dehumidifiers perform with virtually no
increase in noise over your HVAC blower system.
• Low Maintenance — No messy trays to empty; simple
once-a-year filter cleaning.
• Whole-Home Capacity — Unlike portable dehumidifiers, high capacity
central dehumidifiers protect from one single, out-of-the-way source.
• Fresh Air Ventilation — Automatically removes polluted air and
circulates fresh air throughout your entire home so that each and
every room is fresh and clean.
Practical Design and Built-in Innovation Offer Superior Performance.
Controlling excess humidity is essential
for health, comfort and energy savings.
Bacteria
Viruses
Fungi
Mites
Allergic Rhinitis & Asthma
Optimum Range Too Moist
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Percent relative humidity
Source: ASHRAE, Adapted from Sterling et al., 1985
Data released by the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
d
emonstrates that keeping relative humidity in the optimum humidity zone limits the effects of many
unwanted conditions.
Protect Your Comfort.
It’s easy to identify those hot and sticky days when your home is unbearable
without a central air conditioner. But there are also key times of the year when
humidity levels are high enough to make you feel uncomfortable, even at
moderate temperatures when the air conditioner is not running. Days when:
• Your basement is damp and musty-smelling, even with your
air conditioner running.
• The temperature is at the thermostat set point or below, but you still
feel uncomfortable.
• You get a clammy feeling or suffer from sleepless or restless nights.
• You use blankets to keep warm in the middle of the summer.
Only a dedicated dehumidifier can effectively reduce excess moisture
without overcooling your home—and you!
Save Energy.
Using a dedicated central dehumidifier along with air conditioning, can save
energy. An air conditioner is not controlled based on humidity and your home can
remain humid even at the temperature set point. Turn your thermostat up and run
your air conditioner less often saving on your cooling bills, and depending on how
your dehumidifier runs, you can save on your overall energy bills.
Protect Your Home.
Molds thrive in high humidity conditions. Wood floorings, cabinets and furniture
also suffer from warpage and structural damage. Remove the worry and protect
your home with an Aprilaire dehumidifier that guards against excess moisture.
Never again touch a surface in your home that is wet with condensation—a
breeding ground for mold.
Whole-Home Protection and Comfort.
Centralized installation works throughout your home to provide
dedicated moisture removal when your air conditioner alone is
not the answer. Here are just a few of the circumstances when
dedicated dehumidification offers the protection you need:
• In spring and fall when humidity can rise but temperatures
aren’t hot enough to use air conditioning.
• When excess moisture is more than your air conditioner
can handle alone.
• In higher efficiency, tighter homes when air conditioning
doesn’t need to run as long, but trapped moisture continues
to build.
Extra Capacity and Protection for that
Musty Basement.
Excess humidity in the air can cause basements to smell musty and
feel unhealthy and noticeably damp. It can also damage furniture,
furnishings and stored items.
Do You Have a Portable in Your Basement?
Common portable dehumidifiers are a weak answer. They don’t perform
well in cool basement environments and you may need more than one
to properly treat the entire space. Plus, they’re messy, noisy and often
freeze up over time.
Aprilaire high capacity central dehumidifiers can remove up to 135 pints
each and every day and are significantly more efficient than
portables in the same conditions, which means they cost less to
operate.
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Whole-Home or Basement Control –
Choose the Best Solution for Excess Humidity Problems in Your Home.
Aprilaire offers
More capacity • More efficiency • More convenience
WARRANTY
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Aprilaire central dehumidifiers have undergone rigorous reliability and durability
testing assuring the high-quality performance you expect and deserve from Aprilaire.
Protect Your Health.
Allergens, like molds, thrive in relative humidity conditions above 60%, leading
to a variety of aliments including asthma, allergies and respiratory infections. Dust
mites, the leading cause of allergies, thrive in homes with high relative humidity.
Aprilaire high capacity central dehumidifiers offer you protection from the spread
of mold and other allergens.