Aprilaire Model 700 Whole House Humidifier Review

Pros

Cons

Design and size

Aprilaire Model 700 is created to be installed on the warm air supply plenum of your HVAC system so it doesn’t have a unique design. The humidifier is made to be in a place where you don’t see it so you actually don’t need to think about how it looks.

Humidifier has a front cover, base, and a lot of parts between them. See the image below.

As the humidifier doesn’t have a bucket it is not big and doesn’t weight much. Weight is only 9 pounds (4 kg).

Height: 15.9 inches  (40.5 centimeters)

Width: 15.9 inches (40.5 centimeters)

Depth: 10.3 inches  (26 centimeters)

Features

First I have to mention that 2 Aprilaire 700 models are available. One comes with a manual humidity controller only and the other comes also with a manual and digital controller. The digital controller maintains automatic set it and forget it performance.

Set It and Forget It function enables you to insert your desired humidity level on the humidity control. Then the humidifier automatically keeps that level, no intervention wanted.

Automatic humidifier control shows you indoor humidity level, humidifier on/off indicator, change water panel indicator, and Call dealer for Service light. It has also 7 dial settings. Use a table from the user manual to pick the right one. Those settings depend on the temperature and overall humidity level.

Aprilaire Model 700 has a water panel (filter) created specifically to give the proper humidity to your home throughout the heating season. Humidifier has an indicator that warns you when it’s time for a replacement.

Noise level

Humidifier has noise from the motor and fan blade. When operating slowly you barely can hear it but with the fastest speed, it is quite loud. But for such a powerful humidifier that’s normal.

Maintenance and upkeep

After installation, the next thing you will do is Water Panel change. For decent humidifying during the season, you should replace it twice per year. Water Panel price is around $16.95.

Periodical review and preventative maintenance of your total heating system are important for efficient and safe performance. Your heating contractor can maintain your humidifier when assistance the HVAC system.  

Overall you don’t need to do much about this humidifier. Just set it and let it work.

Summary

Aprilaire Model 700 whole-house humidifier is one of the most powerful humidifiers available today. The best thing about it is that you can set it and forget about it. A humidifier helps you feel warmer and in that way reduces heating costs. If you have dry air signs like itchy dehydrated skin, dry lips, respiratory sensitivity, and nasal hypersensitivities then you should try this humidifier.

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