Aprilaire install $$

[samlab]

My old Aprilaire is in need of replacement bearings are dead. Is the Aprilaire 700 a good unit? Or do you recommend another unit? Home is all electric and really dry inside. The square footage is is below 2000 s.f. in this T.H. My old unit is a 110 didn't use it very much so I'm thinking the newer units may have a better design from one made during the 1st ice age.

[dandyme]

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[samlab]

Thanks I got the answer. Please delete post.

[big sky hvac]

My old Aprilaire is in need of replacement bearings are dead. Is the Aprilaire 700 a good unit? Or do you recommend another unit? Home is all electric and really dry inside. The square footage is is below 2000 s.f. in this T.H. My old unit is a 110 didn't use it very much so I'm thinking the newer units may have a better design from one made during the 1st ice age.

I personally prefer the 600 bypass over the 700. No moving parts and will do a good job. Not to mention it's less expensive to install a 600 over the 700. I have a 600 installed in my 2500 sq. ft. house and I maintain 35%-40% RH without any problems.

[chloeourdog]

I personally prefer the 600 bypass over the 700. No moving parts and will do a good job. Not to mention it's less expensive to install a 600 over the 700. I have a 600 installed in my 2500 sq. ft. house and I maintain 35%-40% RH without any problems.

Are you using hot or cold water to feed your 600?

[big sky hvac]

Are you using hot or cold water to feed your 600?

I always use hot water, makes them more efficient. I should've also said that I run my blower continously, so if there is a call for humidity, the humidifier will run.

[REP]

Aprilaire has always made among the best humidifiers and they still do.
If your humidifiers worked for you in the past,there is no need to replace it and parts are readily availiable .
There is no new science to put moisture into the air.The same "laws" that were in effect 50 years ago are still what govern science today.Aprilaire invented a good transfer pad back then and still use the same design today.
It sounds like you need a motor,an orfice, a pad and mabe a distrabution tray but that is still bettor than a new unit will cost you to do the same job.
good luck.

[big sky hvac]

Aprilaire has always made among the best humidifiers and they still do.
If your humidifiers worked for you in the past,there is no need to replace it and parts are readily availiable .
There is no new science to put moisture into the air.The same "laws" that were in effect 50 years ago are still what govern science today.Aprilaire invented a good transfer pad back then and still use the same design today.
It sounds like you need a motor,an orfice, a pad and mabe a distrabution tray but that is still bettor than a new unit will cost you to do the same job.
good luck.

But at least the new humidifiers make it easier to replace the water panel. And the new controls with the outdoor sensor are nice too. BTW, they don't make the fan motors for the 110 anymore, so he doesn't have a choice about replacing it. I found that out a few years ago.

[pwg11386]

I always use hot water, makes them more efficient. I should've also said that I run my blower continously, so if there is a call for humidity, the humidifier will run.

have you considered installing a relay to bring the blower on so you can save power?

[REP]

But at least the new humidifiers make it easier to replace the water panel. And the new controls with the outdoor sensor are nice too. BTW, they don't make the fan motors for the 110 anymore, so he doesn't have a choice about replacing it. I found that out a few years ago.
My bad.LOL you retire for a few years and they change everything.HAHA.
Thanks for the info.

[big sky hvac]

have you considered installing a relay to bring the blower on so you can save power?

Nope. Helps keep the air cleaner and the temp more even throughout the house. I'm installing an SLP98V in another month, so I'm go to spend very little on electricity to run the ecm motor.

[pwg11386]

Nope. Helps keep the air cleaner and the temp more even throughout the house. I'm installing an SLP98V in another month, so I'm go to spend very little on electricity to run the ecm motor.

do you have a media filter, or some sort of whole house air cleaner?

[big sky hvac]

do you have a media filter, or some sort of whole house air cleaner?

Right now I've got a 1" that I replace every 3 weeks. With the new system, I'll have a Aprilaire 2210.

[pwg11386]

That's what I'm planning to do myself when I replace my system. Add a return in the MB and install a 2210 and keep my stat set to circ.