When should I replace my humidifier water panel?
It is recommended the water panel be changed at least once every year depending on air flow. It’s a good idea to plan your replacements in advance. You can schedule your first replacement when you prepare your furnace for the weather change that comes with fall and again halfway through the colder season.
Does AprilAire 400 need a drain?
Requires No Drain, Minimizes Water Use. The Aprilaire Model 400 Whole House Humidifier is a drainless whole house humidifier that minimizes water usage and eliminates the problem of standing water.
Should AprilAire be connected to hot or cold water?
We recommend plumbing the 350, 360, 500, 600, and 700 Humidifiers to hot water in order to get the most out of the humidifiers. We advise using a standard hot water heater when plumbing to hot water in the home.
What the difference between the AprilAire 400 and 400M?
The difference between the 400 (automatic) and 400M (manual) was the 400M included a low cost manual humidistat (#4655) instead of the Automatic Digital humidistat (#58) that was included with the 400A. The new 400 now includes the humidistat (Model #60) that can be operated as a Manual or Automatic humidistat.
How does a AprilAire 400M humidifier work?
Our evaporative humidifiers work by piping water into the distribution tray located at the top of the humidifier. The water is uniformly distributed across the width of the tray and through a scientifically designed system of outlets. It flows by gravity over the water panel evaporator.
How often should I replace my AprilAire humidifier filter?
Water panels are the backbone of your AprilAire Humidifier and they must be replaced annually. The water panel is an aluminum mesh frame that helps your home maintain its proper humidity levels to help you and your family breathe clean, Healthy Air.
How often should you change your AprilAire filter?
every 6 to 12 months
AprilAire air filters should typically be replaced every 6 to 12 months, saving you time and money compared to traditional 1-inch filters, which need to be replaced every 1 to 3 months.
How does AprilAire 400 work?
What is the difference between an AprilAire 400 and 500?
Both the 400 and 500 are bypass humidifiers. The 400 has a water sump, the 500 is a flow through. The 400 needs its pad changed twice a year, the 500 once a year. The 500 can benefit from tapping into the hot water and inprove its performance, the 400 generally doesn’t get any benefit from hot water.