Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-Home Dehumidifier

Your home can have the latest heating and cooling technology, but you and your family can still feel uncomfortable. Excessive humidity can be a big reason why.

Wherever you live, the spring, summer and fall seasons can be especially uncomfortable. Your home can feel cold and clammy at times. Surfaces you touch or walk over become sticky. You wake up at night because the house seems stuffy. All of these are symptoms of excess humidity_

Too much humidity can also be unhealthy and destructive. It creates an excellent breeding ground for hundreds of types of molds, mildew and other home invaders-such as dust mites-that can cause family ailments and attack your home's structure and furnishings.

Today's energy-efficient homes need more humidity control.

There have been significant energy-saving changes in new and remodeled home construction. Energy-efficient windows and doors with weather stripping are being installed. Insulation is thicker and the use of air-tight vapor barriers is more prevalent Caulk seals cracks and other potential leaks. All these advances have made homes tighter and more efficient, but have resulted in your air-conditioning running less often, reducing the amount of moisture your system can remove during periods of high humidity.

"Installing a dehumidifier is the only reliable way to control humidity in the home." - Green Building Program

Tighter homes have moisture loads that need to he controlled. Although moisture infiltration is reduced, many normal living activities-such as cooking, showering dishwashing and doing laundry-add significant amounts of moisture. And because the heating and cooling system needs to operate less in a tighter home, less of this moisture is removed.

Experts have identified the ideal level of relative humidity in a home to be between 30% to 60%. Keeping within this range ensures that your home is at its most comfortable and limits the effects of harmful household contaminants.

There's never been a better time to consider a central whole-home dehumidifier system.

Data from a 2,000 square foot home shows the instant benefits of installed dehumidification
(Thermostats Set Point Constant 75 Degrees)

The Aprilaire Model 1700 delivers effective, reliable moisture control.

Once again, Aprilaire is the leader-providing you humidity control, comfort and indoor air quality throughout the entire home.

• Total comfort- Aprilalre invented automatic humidity control. The Model 1700 takes full advantage of this expertise to automatically sense moisture levels and maintain optimum humidity levels in your home, running the dehumidifier only when needed.
• Automatic switching- The Model 1700 can also automatically switch between whole-home and localised dehumidification. This allows you to use one dehumidifier to control humidity in your whole-home when the air-conditioning Ian is on, then convert to a specific location (i.e., basement) when air-conditioning system isn't operating.
• Built for any temperature- The use of a Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) metering device allows the Model 1700 to effectively operate in a wider range of ambient temperatures than portable humidifiers. A metering device of this quality lets you know the system will function in almost any situation.
• Higher capacity and efficiency- The Model 1700 has three times the moisture removing capacity of leading portable dehumidifiers and twice the efficiency rate of typical portables.
• Energy efficient- The Model 1700 is Energy Star rated. offering 50% more water removal per kilowatt hour than even the leading portable.
• Low maintenance- The Model 1700 automatically manages moisture based on your changing conditions, so you don't need to constantly make changes or empty tanks.

Extensive before and after testing proves that the Aprilaire Model 1700 Dehumidifier is very effective at controlling whole-home humidity. Before installing the Aprilaire Model 1700, the test home average humidity level was 58%, and much of the time the level was over the recommended limit of 60%. After installing the Model 1700, the humidity level dropped to an average of 44% and never exceeded 55%.

Intelligent Solutions for Indoor Environments™ The Aprilaire Model 1700 offers more than dehumidification. Aprilaire has designed ventilation and fan cycling into the Model 1700, to provide even more comfort to you. Improved ventilation: Optional, built-in ventilation delivers fresh outside air when your home needs it most, improving indoor air quality by diluting pollutants and ensuring your home receives the right amount of fresh air. The dehumidifier uses measurements of outdoor temperature, along with a user adjustable time setting, to determine when to ventilate with outdoor air The Model 1700 ventilates only when it is needed, never letting in air that is too hot or too cold into the home. Improved air circulation: Built-in fan cycling lets you consistently circulate the air in your home, improving the humidity and temperature balance throughout your home. Cold and hot spots are minimized, and the performance of other Aprilaire accessories-such as Automatic Humidifiers and Air Cleaners-are improved for better overall comfort. This setting is customizable based on year home's size.

One solution designed for all homes.

The Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-Home Dehumidifier works well in new or existing homes. There are flexible installation options to lit your needs.

Today's energy-saving air-conditioning systems save you money, but can't remove excess moisture.

Technology has vastly improved the efficiency of air-conditioning. Modern systems provide significant energy savings by reaching the desired temperature more efficiently and quickly than older systems. That means they run less frequently and have a much smaller impact on the amount of moisture that Is removed from the air.

Your air conditioner is only a partial solution.

Air conditioners use a thermostat to control the cooling of your home, and only remove humidity as a byproduct of that cooling. By turning your thermostat lower to get rid of that clammy feeling, you are just making your home cooler than you'd like. That wastes energy and money.

In addition, your air conditioner only runs at its peak level on the hottest days of the year, which is roughly 2% to 3% of the time. The other 97% of the time, it seldom operates. Your air conditioner can't remove moisture when it isn't running. This situation is very apparent in spring and fall, when your house can be especially humid.

Your portable dehumidifier is only a partial solution.

Portable dehumidifiers provide some moisture removal in one room or area of your home, but they simply aren't designed to serve your whole home. They're noisy and require a lot of maintenance. And due to their design, many times they are not effective in removing moisture at temperatures below 65 degree F.

The complete solution is the Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-Home Dehumidifier. For over 50 years, the name Aprilaire has stood for home humidity control. Today, Aprilaire sets the technical quality standards in home comfort-and the Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-Home Dehumidifier is the most advanced system in the industry. Installed as part of your heating and cooling system, the high-capacity Aprilaire Model 1700 is designed and engineered to control moisture and achieve proper humidity levels for greater comfort and optimum efficiency. And it does its job quietly, effectively and is virtually maintenance-free. In addition, you can continue to dehumidify a separate area of your house where there is more humidity buildup, like your basement, even when your HVAC system isn't running. No other system can provide this provide this peace of mind. If you experience any of the following conditions, you need the Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-Home Dehumidifier: Do you ever find the air in your home stuffy? Do you have condensation an your water pipes? Have you ever reduced the temperature setting because you're uncomfortable? Do you use a portable dehumidifier? Have you ever found that your floors and surfaces feel sticky and clammy? Are you concerned with mold and mildew growing in your home? Do you have musty odors in any area of your home?

The one way to control indoor humidity in your whole home.

Enhance your comfort and protect your home with the Aprilaire Model 1700 Whole-Home Dehumidifier. It's the first and only solution to total home moisture control - an essential part of a comfortable, healthy home today.

Get rid of that sticky feeling in the summer, minimize dampness throughout the spring and fall, and banish musty odors. Minimize the possibility of mold and mildew. Only whole-home dehumidification from Aprilaire can provide the moisture control needed for optimal comfort for your family-quietly, effectively and virtually maintenance-free.

As the industry leaders in humidity control for over 50 years, trust Aprilaire to protect your home and family today.

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