“It’s
not the heat — it’s the humidity.” Today's
homes require effective humidity control more than ever before.
Equipped with super efficient central air-conditioning systems,
near-impermeable vapor barriers and improved insulation, many new
homes suffer from excess moisture problems. For over 50
years Aprilaire has defined the ultimate in home humidity control.
Don’t just treat the symptoms, remove them, with Aprilaire
industry-leading Whole-House Dehumidifiers.
Air conditioning alone can't satisfy your home's humidity requirements.
Your air conditioning system is designed to control temperature,
not humidity, and only removes humidity as a byproduct of cooling.
During the spring and fall seasons when it’s still cool outside
but damp inside, your air conditioning isn’t running and your
house is uncomfortable — you need an Aprilaire Whole-Home
Dehumidifier.
How Does It Work?
An Aprilaire Whole-House Dehumidifier installs as part of your home’s
central heating and cooling system, with a rated capacity of 90
pints per day. The dehumidifier measures the condition of your home’s
air to decide when to run. An integrated air cycling feature will
activate the HVAC blower to cycle air throughout the house to balance
conditions. The dehumidifier has an optional ventilation damper
that can mix fresh outside air into the process.
An Aprilaire Whole-House Dehumidifier works equally well in new
or existing homes, and is truly the complete solution for your home’s
excess indoor humidity problems.
Why Do I Need a Whole-House Dehumidifier?
Have you ever experienced any of the following uncomfortable and/or
unhealthy conditions:
• Do you have trouble sleeping at night
due to clammy skin or stuffiness in the air?
• Have you ever reduced the temperature setting because
you're uncomfortable with the stuffy feeling?
• Have your floors or other surfaces ever felt sticky or
“sweaty”?
• Are you concerned with mold and mildew growth in your
home?
• Do you have musty odors or smells in any area of your
home?
• Do you have condensation on your water pipes?
• Have you seen wet stains on walls or ceilings?
• Do you or a family member have allergies (over-moist air
can encourage the growth of mold, bacteria, and dust mites—three
commonly known household allergens).
Experiencing any of the above conditions can make sleeping and even
daily activities miserable — plus some conditions can be hazardous
to your family’s health or your home’s furnishings.
FACT: Did you know that dust mites (and their waste
products) are one of the most common triggers for allergies and
asthma? The Environmental Protection Agency advises keeping your
home’s relative humidity between 30-50% to avoid dust mite
infestation.
Whole-House vs. Portables
Excess humidity doesn’t just exist in one room of your house,
so why treat the problem in just one room or area? Portable dehumidifiers
only operate in a limited area, not your entire home. They invade
your living space and often require buckets to collect water that
must be emptied once or multiple times a day. When choosing between
a portable unit or whole-house dehumidification system—the
choice is simple.
Aprilaire Whole-Home Dehumidifiers are located out-of-sight and
out of your way with quiet operation, hassle-free maintenance and
up to 4 times more energy efficiency than the leading portable dehumidifier!
The most efficient and safe way to rid your home of excess humidity
is the Aprilaire Whole-Home Dehumidifier.
Core Benefits
Every Aprilaire product provides important key benefits for your
family and home.
Health
Excess indoor humidity provides the perfect breeding ground for
mold, mildew, dust mites, bacteria and more. An Aprilaire Whole-House
Dehumidifier combats these nasty home invaders, which are linked
to asthma, allergies and other serious respiratory problems.
Comfort
Few things impact your home’s comfort more than excess indoor
humidity. When you turn up your air conditioner to try and get rid
of indoor stickiness, you’re really just making your home
uncomfortably cool. An Aprilaire Dehumidifier allows you to wipe
out that clammy feeling and say goodbye to musty odors. Plus optional
built-in ventilation allows you to bring in conditioned, fresh outside
air - ensuring your home remains properly ventilated.
Protection
Excess indoor humidity allows mold and mildew to thrive—ruining
carpets, draperies, furniture and even clothing. It also can cause
condensation build-up on windows, destroying their finishes and
structural integrity. An Aprilaire Whole-House Dehumidifier helps
protect your home and its contents by removing unnecessary moisture
from your home’s air whenever it rises to an inappropriate
and harmful level.
Energy Savings
Many homeowners turn up their air conditioning to get rid of the
stickiness or clammy-feeling caused by high indoor humidity. An
Aprilaire Whole-House Dehumidifier eliminates the need to over-cool,
allowing for a higher thermostat setting for the same comfort level.
And because it is more energy efficient than portable dehumidifiers,
it uses less energy for the same amount of moisture removed.
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