Aprilaire Model 500 Whole House Humidifier

With 0.50 Gallons Per Hour Evaporation Capacity

Aprilaire Model 500 Whole House Humidifier provides big comfort to small and medium sized homes. This model had a built-in bypass damper that makes it easy to be used by medium size homes. Along with the damper, this whole house unit features automatic digital control for optimum performance and efficiency. This humidifier model is economical on the price and provides a premium experience for small and mid-sized homes.

Manufacturer’s Specifications

• The model has a 0.50 gallons per hour evaporation capacity

• It can easily humidify homes which are closely constructed and have up to 3,000 sq. ft. of size

• The unit has a drain facility that comes equipped with the machine to help flush out the minerals

• Whether in the living room or in the central heating and cooling duct system, the unit can be easily installed anywhere

• The unit features an outdoor temperature sensor

• It also included a Certificate for Free Digital Weather Station

Warranty

This model is covered under a five year warranty which included defect-free parts and workmanship from the date of installation of the product. The warranty however, does not include the disposable water panel which will have to be replaced at regular intervals depending on the product usage.

Pros

• The unit is light weight and easy to install. It can be an easy do-it-yourself project for active enthusiasts

• The model has easily adjustable settings making it easy for first-time users

• It is a quite model for small sized homes

• The unit proves to be an energy efficient equipment

• Users have also found this particular model easy to operate owing to manual as well as digitized humidistat controls

Cons

• Some users found the damper not so effective as compared to that of other models that they had used

• The installation might require professional help for few owners

Overall Review

This particular model is the most economical deal available for medium and small sized homes. The automatic digital humidifier control provided with the model is an easy way to check the relative humidity of the inside room.

It also helps users to know when to replace the water panel, or when service is needed. Users have suggested the best use of this unit for dry winters. It also provided help with ailments and is easily suited to be placed in living room or bedroom. The model comes along with a salient feature to flush out minerals from the unit.

The 500 model has the smallest footprint amongst Aprilaire humidifiers requiring only 9 ½” by 9 ½ “of opening space. The discharge has an option for left or right orientation. With the internal damper built-in for the unit, it becomes easy to close the bypass duct during summer. As with other Aprilaire models, this one also has the outdoor temperature sensing feature which easily detects slightest changes in temperature. The automated digital control has an option to be worked with manually, for those who prefer to do it by hand. Overall, the Aprilaire Model 500 Whole House Humidifier is an affordable economical option for the not-so-big homes.

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