Introduction
Honeywell's DH90 Whole-House Dehumidifier is presented as a market-leading solution designed to integrate ventilation and provide optimal moisture control. It features an integrated ventilation port and bundled control, eliminating the need for additional accessories. The DH90 is noted for its enhanced moisture removal capabilities, energy efficiency, and standard inclusion of a MERV 11 filter.
The document also highlights the American Lung Association® Health House® guidelines, which Honeywell Air Cleaners meet, featuring the ALA logo.
Contact Information:
- US: Honeywell, 1985 Douglas Drive North, Golden Valley, MN 55422-3992
- Canada: Honeywell Limited, 35 Dynamic Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1V 4Z9
- Phone: 1-800-328-5111
- Email: info@honeywell.com
- Website: www.honeywell.com
Document reference: 50-9483, October 2006. ©2006 Honeywell International Inc.
The Honeywell Advantage: DH90 vs. Aprilaire 1700
This section compares the Honeywell DH90 90-Pint Whole-House Dehumidifier with the Aprilaire® Model 1700 90-Pint Whole-House Dehumidifier, detailing key performance and feature differences.
Honeywell DH90 90-Pint Whole-House Dehumidifier
Image of the Honeywell DH90 Whole-House Dehumidifier, showing its front panel with two large circular vents and the Honeywell logo.
- Energy Savings: The DH90 uses only 6.2 amps of power while removing 90 pints of water.
- Ventilation: Features a built-in ventilation port that allows for simple ventilation activation.
- Fresh Air Ventilation Control: Simple to set Fresh Air Ventilation Control. Includes optional W8150 Ventilation Control to automatically regulate cycle time and periods to ASHRAE 62.2 standards, based on home size, number of rooms, and airflow rate.
- Filtration: Equipped with a MERV 11 Filter, providing high-efficiency filtration.
- Heat Recovery Core: Features a Heat Recovery Core where incoming air enters to cool air temperatures before dehumidification. Cooler air removes more moisture.
- Filter Door: Has an insulated magnetic filter door that decreases leakage.
- Controls: Offers Packaged Controls. Users can choose the standard Honeywell H89908C Dehumidistat or upgrade to VisionPRO IAQ with integrated humidity, temperature, and ventilation capabilities, requiring no new wires.
Aprilaire® Model 1700 90-Pint Whole-House Dehumidifier
Image of the Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-House Dehumidifier, showing its front panel with vents.
- Energy Usage: Uses 8.6 amps of power to remove 90 pints of water.
- Ventilation: Requires a separate outside ventilation ducting kit for ventilation activation.
- Ventilation Control Setup: The installer must manually calculate cycle time and period to set the ventilation controller.
- Filtration: Features a MERV 8 Filter.
- Cooling: Incoming air enters and flows directly past the evaporator and condenser coils with no additional cooling.
- Filter Door: The filter door has no insulation, resulting in leakage.
- Controls: Optional Accessories are available. The Aprilaire Model 70 Dehumidistat is an optional accessory that needs to be purchased separately to control dehumidification within the home.
Visual and Control Details
Honeywell DH90 Visuals:
- Image of the Honeywell DH90 Whole-House Dehumidifier, highlighting its compact design and front vents.
- Image showing the internal components of the Honeywell DH90, including the heat recovery core and filter area.
- Image of the insulated magnetic filter door on the Honeywell DH90.
- Image of a Honeywell control unit, likely the H89908C Dehumidistat or VisionPRO IAQ, with a digital display and buttons.
- Diagram of the Honeywell control panel showing system setup options for ON/OFF, FAN, HVAC mode, and CYCLE PERIOD settings (30 MIN, 1 HOUR, 2 HOUR, 3 HOUR).
Aprilaire® Model 1700 Visuals:
- Image of the Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-House Dehumidifier, showing its front panel with vents.
- Image showing the internal components of the Aprilaire Model 1700, illustrating the evaporator and condenser coils.
- Image of the uninsulated filter door on the Aprilaire Model 1700, showing potential leakage points.
- Image of the Aprilaire Model 70 Dehumidistat, an optional accessory with a dial and buttons. (Photo Not Available in original document for this specific item).
