Specifications

SELECTING A HUMIDIFIER
Selecting a Humidifier
Humidifiers are classified as two general types:
• Evaporative-Type Units
• Steam-Type Units
There are many humidifier brands that are in the market
with varying capacities, controls, and efficiencies.
Then there are several criteria one should consider when
choosing a whole-home system. These are: capacity,
control, operational efficiency, ease of maintenance, and
ease of installation. Let’s take a closer look at the things
to look for when selecting a humidifier.
Capacity
The average-size home requires about eleven gallons of
water per day. If the humidifier can’t deliver this much
water, it is undersized for most installations and is not
recommended. Aprilaire has humidifier models that can
produce up to eighteen gallons per day (Evaporative
Units) and over twenty-three gallons of water per day
(Steam-Type Units). Refer to Sizing section for detailed
information.
Control
There is a direct relationship with capacity and control.
If the capacity is not there, you simply cannot reach the
RH levels required for comfort. Control is as essential in
keeping RH levels low enough as it is in keeping it high
enough. An Aprilaire humidifier gives you the ability to not
only have the correct capacity, but to also control it both
manually and automatically.
Operational Efficiency
Aprilaire humidifiers operate so that working parts are
not affected by the build-up of mineral deposits. They
have the ability to maintain RH at the manually set
humidistat level but can also do this automatically.
Aprilaire humidifiers are engineered to give your
consumers peace of mind when installed properly;
making expensive, time-consuming call backs a thing of
the past.
With precise operation, Aprilaire evaporative and steam
humidifiers are designed to perform at your customer’s
expectations.
Ease of Maintenance
Just as one would maintain their car, a humidifier should
have a scheduled maintenance program. Typically,
humidifiers should be checked once a year. Many
contractors offer service contracts to help consumers
perform this task.
Aprilaire humidifiers are designed for simple and easy
maintenance. The components are easy to clean or can
simply be replaced with new parts saving time and
money.
Ease of Installation
A professional heating and air conditioning contractor
caninstall anAprilairehumidifier quickly, with little interruption
to the customer’s home. Whether it is a plenum-mounted
evaporative unit or a steam unit, the installation process
for all Aprilaire humidifiers is fast and easy. They are
designed to ensure trouble-free operation and high
efficiency performance.
To summarize, when choosing a humidifier, you want to
focus on products that will give your customers peace of
mind when making an investment in a humidifier.