Aprilaire Central Dehumidifiers
Creating a healthier, more comfortable home environment.
Factors to Consider for Effective Dehumidification
Portable dehumidifiers treat air in only one room. To properly control health, comfort, and preservation throughout your home, multiple units would be needed, consuming more electricity. A more efficient solution is a single, whole-home central dehumidifier integrated with your home's central heating and cooling system.
Diagram illustrating the concept of portable dehumidifiers requiring multiple units for different rooms versus a single, integrated whole-home central dehumidifier.
Aprilaire Dehumidifier Specifications
| Model | Unit Size (inches) Width x Height x Depth | Capacity (pints per day) | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1730A | 20.75" x 20.62" x 24" | 90 pints per day | 93 lbs. | 5 years ?️ |
| 1770A | 20.75" x 22.12" x 24" | 135 pints per day | 100 lbs. | 5 years ?️ |
| 1750A | 13" x 15.5" x 22" | 65 pints per day | 65 lbs. | 5 years ?️ |
| 1710A | 13" x 15.5" x 22" | 65 pints per day | 65 lbs. | 5 years ?️ |
Note: Model 1710A is available as a stand-alone unit for non-ducted applications.
Sizing Guidelines for Aprilaire Dehumidifiers
These guidelines recommend home floor area (sq ft) for each dehumidifier model, assuming 8' ceilings. Actual home size suitability depends on location, ventilation, occupant habits, HVAC system moisture removal characteristics, and environmental conditions.
ACH (Air Changes Per Hour) is a key factor in sizing.
| Model | Region A Home | Region B Home | Region C Home | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 ACH | .50 ACH | 1.00 ACH | .50 ACH | 1.00 ACH | .50 ACH | |
| 1730A | 2600 ft² | 3600 ft² | 2000 ft² | 3200 ft² | 1200 ft² | 1800 ft² |
| 1750A/1710A | 3600 ft² | 5000 ft² | 2800 ft² | 4500 ft² | 1700 ft² | 2600 ft² |
| 1770A | 5400 ft² | 7400 ft² | 4100 ft² | 6700 ft² | 2500 ft² | 3800 ft² |
Get Green with Greater Comfort from Aprilaire
Aprilaire offers innovative products to improve indoor air quality. Their dehumidifiers remove excess moisture, reducing damage from mildew and mold, contributing to home sustainability and occupant health. Central dehumidifiers can help qualify homes for green-building certifications.
For Your Comfort, Health, Energy Savings, and Protection
Aprilaire provides a full line of comfort accessories, including Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Air Cleaners, Zoned Comfort Control®, Thermostats, and Ventilation, to enhance indoor air quality.
Controlling Excess Humidity is Essential
Effective humidity control is vital for health, comfort, and energy savings in homes of all sizes and types, particularly during spring, summer, and fall.
Protect Your Health
High relative humidity (above 60%) promotes the growth of allergens like molds and dust mites, which can cause asthma, allergies, and respiratory infections. Aprilaire central dehumidifiers help protect against these issues.
Graph showing relative humidity levels from 30% to 100%, indicating optimal ranges and the conditions that thrive in higher humidity, such as bacteria ?, viruses ?, fungi ?, and mites ?️, increasing risks of allergic rhinitis and asthma.
Quotes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Minnesota Department of Health emphasize that controlling moisture is key to preventing mold growth.
Save Energy
Using a dedicated central dehumidifier allows you to set your thermostat higher and run your air conditioner less, saving on cooling bills. Unlike air conditioners, dehumidifiers specifically target humidity, preventing your home from feeling sticky even at cooler temperatures. This is an ENERGY STAR certified approach.
Protect Your Home
Excess moisture from high humidity can cause damage to wood flooring, cabinets, and furniture through warpage and structural damage. Aprilaire dehumidifiers guard against this, preventing issues like condensation and mold growth.
Protect Your Comfort
High humidity can make homes feel uncomfortably sticky and warm, even when the temperature is set appropriately. This can lead to feelings of being clammy, sleepless nights, or needing blankets even in summer. Aprilaire dehumidifiers effectively reduce excess moisture without overcooling the home.
How Aprilaire Central Dehumidification Works
Aprilaire central dehumidifiers are designed for rigorous reliability and durability.
Schematic diagram of an Aprilaire central dehumidifier. It shows humid air entering, passing through a filter, then an evaporating coil and a condensing coil to remove moisture. Dry air is then blown back into the home. A drain tube removes collected water. Key components include a blower, filter, coils, and drain system.
Whole-Home Integration: Installed as part of the home's HVAC system, Aprilaire central dehumidifiers draw air from all rooms, remove moisture, and return dry air. They work with the air conditioner to balance humidity or can operate independently when cooling is not needed.
Practical Design and Built-in Innovation Offer Superior Performance
- ✔️ Control Your Comfort: Automatic humidity sensing for efficient and effective moisture removal.
- ✔️ Convenient and Quiet Operation: Installed away from living spaces, operating with minimal noise impact on the HVAC system.
- ✔️ Low Maintenance: Features simple, once-a-year filter cleaning and no messy water trays.
- ✔️ Whole-Home Capacity: High-capacity units provide protection from a single, centralized source.
- ✔️ Fresh Air Ventilation: Automatically removes polluted air and circulates fresh air throughout the entire home.
Whole-Home or Basement Control
Choose the Best Solution for Excess Humidity Problems in Your Home
Whole-Home Protection and Comfort
Centralized installation provides dedicated moisture removal when the air conditioner alone is insufficient. This is ideal for:
- Spring and fall when humidity rises but temperatures don't require AC.
- Situations where excess moisture exceeds the AC's capacity.
- High-efficiency, tighter homes where AC runs less but trapped moisture remains.
Extra Capacity and Protection for that Musty Basement
Excess humidity in basements causes musty smells, dampness, and damage to furniture and stored items. Portable dehumidifiers are often inadequate, performing poorly in cool environments and requiring multiple units. Aprilaire's high-capacity central dehumidifiers remove up to 135 pints daily and are significantly more efficient, costing less to operate. ??
Aprilaire offers: More capacity. More efficiency. More convenience.
