Aprilaire Humidifiers
Whole House Humidifiers from Research Products Corporation
For over 60 years Research Products Corporation developed air products. In 1954, they developed the Aprilaire humidifier, a flow-through evaporative breakthrough. Since then, Aprilaire developed many other air-related products such as:
- automatic humidifiers
- high efficiency air cleaners
- energy recovery ventilators
- zone control systems
- electronic thermostats
- dehumidifiers
- commercial humidifiers
- industrial humidifiers
Industry HVAC leaders, Aprilaire and Research Products Corp. work with ARI and ASHRAE to assure top industry standards are met or surpassed by Aprilaire products. They also entered the commercial and industrial sector by acquiring the DRI-STEEM Humidifier Company from Minnesota.
A benchmark in the industry is the Aprilaire Automatic Humidifier. Its claim to fame is the low maintenance involved with regulating your room’s humidity. The technology adjusts indoor humidity by measuring the outdoor temperature an unbelievable 86,000 times a day.
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The Aprilaire bypass humidifier Model 600 is suitable for homes under 4,000 feet, and the evaporative Model 700 is fit for homes larger than 4,000 feet. The model 700 power humidifier, formerly known as Model 768, offers 50 percent more air moisture than other models in the category. There are manual models available as well.
A main consideration before purchasing an Aprilaire humidifier is water. The water panels in the Aprilaire humidifiers need to be changed once a year as part of the system’s regular maintenance. If you consider purchasing flow-through units installed in ductwork, the Aprilaire manufacturer recommends using hot water for its evaporative capacity.
Aprilaire is contrary to industry assumptions, when it devalues the notion of a distinction between hard or soft water. Aprilaire says both will leave mineral deposits, regardless. The Aprilaire whole home humidifiers are only available to licensed contractors, so you cannot buy them in the store.
When purchasing any Aprilaire humidifier for your home, consider the maintenance costs involved such as replacement filters. Consider how many times a year you have to replace them, plus the long-term cost of water.
You can learn more about Aprilaire on our brand comparison page. An Aprilaire dealer can be found by clicking on the links nearby. You will find that there are better prices for humidifiers if you go online.
