Aprilaire 600 Humidifier

The Aprilaire 600 humidifier is a whole house humidifier that has some technologically advanced features including automatic control and a bypass damper, which is built in. This bypass damper can work with ease in the extreme heat of summers as well as the bitter cold of winter.

The Aprilaire 600 humidifier is a great performer and looks good too. The Aprilaire 600 humidifier is much easier to install as compared to other humidifiers in the same range. This is due to the built in bypass damper. The Aprilaire 600 humidifier can be installed to the AC supply. One of the salient points is that it is right or left side reversible.

Some of the Aprilaire 600 humidifier parts include the humidistat controller, one water panel, the sensing bulb and transformer.

Technical details of the Aprilaire 600 humidifier

  • Electrical: 24V-60Hz-0.5 AMP
  • Drain Connection: 1/2 inch I.D. The plastic hose can be connected directly to the drain fitting
  • Size of the plenum opening: 9 3/4"W X 12 1/2"H
  • Transformer: 110v to 24v
  • Width: 14 inches
  • Height: 15 1/8 inches
  • Depth: 10 3/8 inches
  • Warranty: 5 years

The Aprilaire 600 humidifier has many salient points like:

  • Offers better performance over other similar models.
  • It can deliver 50% more moisture as compared to other units in the same capacity.
  • The Aprilaire 600 humidifier has an evaporation capacity of 0.70 gallons per hour
  • The Aprilaire 600 can humidify with ease a tightly constructed home. It can perform within maximum area of 4,000 square feet

The Aprilaire 600 humidifier is available in 2 basic types: power fan and bypass. Both of them use a different method for moving air inside. The power fan humidifiers normally use 110 volt fans to enhance the movement of air through the humidifier. On the other hand, bypass humidifiers require a duct of about 6" that has to be connected to the side of the humidifier. The other side of the duct is connected to the air duct system.

Both the models of Aprilaire 600 humidifier can provide the same benefits and performance level. The only difference lies in the technology. The only advantage that the power fan model has over the bypass model is that it can be installed faster while the bypass model is less expensive than the power fan model.