I just purchased the Aprilaire 1213 upgrade kit. A heating pro told me Merv 13 puts strain on a furnace. Comment?
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Fred I wish I could help you. I have had my kit for 12 months now , just replaced the filter after 12 months. It was dirty but not bad. We have 2 cats and 2800 sq. feet of living space, a 22 year old standard furnace 80% eff. I am happy with the up grade. Can't really comment on Merv and strain on furnace.
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The upgrade kit is sold directly on the Aprilaire website, so I am assuming it is safe as an upgrade when purchased for the correct model....http://estore.aprilaire.com/catalog/air-cleaners/upgrade-kits/302
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Sorry, I have no clue. Mine has stopped working and I had to breakdown and bye a new furnace this year. No money to repair. Sounds like I may have to throw out.
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We had a Honeywell in our previous older house and loved it. I looked online but it doesn't look like they offer that model anymore. The Honeywell we had was purchased and installed in 1995. We have built a new home and installed the Aprilair, because the reviews were great. We don't think the Aprilair filters as well as the old Honeywell we had. I'm not much help, sorry. I will say if you get one that works as well as the old Honeywell we had my answer would be, "Yes, it's worth it!"
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Merv 12 and Merv 11 is just the rating on the furnace filter. The higher the number, the more particles the filter will take out of the air. The problem is that if you do not replace a Merv 12 more frequently (3-6 months depending on your home's air quality) it may restrict the air flow to the furnace and can possibly damage the furnace. I usually stick with the Merv 11 because I find it is the happy medium - takes almost everything out of the air but does not restrict the air flow. Hope this helps
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Jerry had good advice. If you do not have testing equipment and are not familiar with the components of the unit you would be better advised to call a heating contractor.
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I think I read somewhere that, since the '9000' version is marked as 'Pro Install', you won't get support if you DIY it. Since the power comes from your furnace, if your furnace loses power, so does the thermostat, but it has nothing to control at that point anyway.
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I think you might need the next model up (with a W2 terminal) for your system: TH6220D: For up to 2 Heat/2 Cool systems
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It should not cause a problem with the furnace, MERV 11 is a higher rating for trapping particulates.See this site http://www.filters4life.com/What-is-MERV-rating-s/4961.htm among others for a better idea.
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Rt now for short period of time I can wave shipping for you if you want furnace...let me know if you want to make purchase and I will wave shipping have a great day
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Looking for them at a local store, the ratings HAVE changed to only about four ratings. They no longer use the 1000, 2000 "performance ratings" They use only 2 (I think 2) 4, 7, 9 and 11 "FPR." The 1000 that I bought last year appears to be consistent with (pictures what it should filter out) a 7 (seven) rating, not 11. The 9 or 11 might be the old 2000 rating, but not the 1000 pictured in this listing. The seller needs to UPDATE the picture as I would be/am hesitant to purchase without knowing for sure which filter rating "FPR" number it really is. Really have liked the ones I've used, though I change them monthly. Helps keep inside furnace clean. Looking for them at a local store, the ratings HAVE changed to only about four ratings. They no longer use the 1000, 2000 "performance ratings" They use only 2 (I think 2) 4, 7, 9 and 11 "FPR." The 1000 that I bought last year appears to be consistent with (pictures what it should filter out) a 7 (seven) rating, not 11. The 9 or 11 might be the old 2000 rating, but not the 1000 pictured in this listing. The seller needs to UPDATE the picture as I would be/am hesitant to purchase without knowing for sure which filter rating "FPR" number it really is. Really have... » Read More Looking for them at a local store, the ratings HAVE changed to only about four ratings. They no longer use the 1000, 2000 "performance ratings" They use only 2 (I think 2) 4, 7, 9 and 11 "FPR." The 1000 that I bought last year appears to be consistent with (pictures what it should filter out) a 7 (seven) rating, not 11. The 9 or 11 might be the old 2000 rating, but not the 1000 pictured in this listing. The seller needs to UPDATE the picture as I would be/am hesitant to purchase without knowing for sure which filter rating "FPR" number it really is. Really have liked the ones I've used, though I change them monthly. Helps keep inside furnace clean. « Show Less
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Unless you have someone with allergies, I would not. My house is over 100 years old, and I didn't need one except for my daughters allergies. BTW, the new unit should have come with a new A-coil, and new line set. Why replace just the outside unit? I think any reputable contractor would have replaced the line set, and the A-coil. My first central A/C unit (and A-coil) lasted 14 years (and after 14 years, the A-coil wasn't that dirty). I only replaced them due to age, and energy efficiency. Perhaps you just need to change your furnace filter more often. I am assuming he recommended the filter due to a dirty A-coil. Just my 2 cents. Unless you have someone with allergies, I would not. My house is over 100 years old, and I didn't need one except for my daughters allergies. BTW, the new unit should have come with a new A-coil, and new line set. Why replace just the outside unit? I think any reputable contractor would have replaced the line set, and the A-coil. My first central A/C unit (and A-coil) lasted 14 years (and after 14 years, the A-coil wasn't that dirty). I only replaced them due to age, and energy efficiency. Perhaps you just need to change your furnace filter more often. I am assuming he recommended the... » Read More Unless you have someone with allergies, I would not. My house is over 100 years old, and I didn't need one except for my daughters allergies. BTW, the new unit should have come with a new A-coil, and new line set. Why replace just the outside unit? I think any reputable contractor would have replaced the line set, and the A-coil. My first central A/C unit (and A-coil) lasted 14 years (and after 14 years, the A-coil wasn't that dirty). I only replaced them due to age, and energy efficiency. Perhaps you just need to change your furnace filter more often. I am assuming he recommended the filter due to a dirty A-coil. Just my 2 cents. « Show Less
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I converted my whole system which was r-22 to r-410. It included the outside a/c and inside furnace. It was a different brand and went to Rheem. It ran $4200. For a complete change to a brand new r-22 system it would have ran $3800. It is a 3.5 ton 13 seer.
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He needs to go to the eccotemp people, or check with the local plumbers, a manual should be available on the eccotemp site. This heater draws its air from the room it is in, Not through the same pipe that it uses for exhaust ( as done on direct vent pipe within pipe exhaust system) Thus most states do NOt want this in a bedroom or an area without good ventilation.........no fire without oxigen !
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The company sent me a contraption designed to prevent it from overheating. I haven't used it since I received that. (But I used it several times before I got that with no adverse consequences.) I'm not sure if they've changed anything so that their new version is safer.
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I replaced my 760 with the 700M. It's actually the same frame. The wiring was a little different, though. I had my regular heating company hook it up at the servicing.
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No, the fan motor is 120VAC and the humidifier controller and water valve are 24VAC. You will damage them. Without knowing exactly what you have it is hard to tell you how to hook this up. The 500 control box has terminals that will match your home thermostat terminals and your furnace terminals. Terminal R-is red wire, Terminal W is a white wire. Terminal G is a green wire. And terminal Y is a yellow wire. Match the terminals from your thermostat or furnace with your Aprilaire controller. the wire can be purchased on line or from your local building supply like Home Depot. Both the Aprilaire humidifier and the controller come with wiring instructions. However if you have a late model high efficiency furnace it will have a humidity terminal marked HUM. If this is the case connect the Aprilaire controller G terminal to the humidity terminal. No other wires should be on the Aprilaire controller G terminal or the HUM terminal of the furnace. If you connect it incorrectly you do run the risk of damaging the controller, your furnace or both. I have 30 years experience in control circuits that helped me hook this up. Better to ask a professional for help if you have any confusion. Followup after I looked at my furnace connections. I made one mistake for the HUM terminal on high efficiency furnaces. You need to connect W terminal of humidity controller to HUM of furnace not G. FYI on furnace connections R is power out to thermostat and controller Y is demand for cooling input to furnace W is demand for heat input to furnace G is run fan with no demand or heat or cooling input to furnace C is return for power and is required for humidity controller to provide power return path. It is also used on high end thermostats that require power. Normal thermostat wire is 4 conductor for newer thermostats you may need the C connection. Home Depot has 5 conductor wire.
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No. Again I wouldn't buy this. It is a cheap look "buit-in" and it tends to over heat. Even the GE repair man stated he would have it in his house. Dangerous! Go with the Advantium.