Each Thermostat is connected to the Aprilaire Model 6504 Panel located near your heating and cooling system. The Model 6504 Panel shares information between thermostats and opens and closes dampers located in the system ductwork to control heating and cooling in each zone.
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Aprilaire Ultimate System
Sunday, January 15th, 2012Better Temperature Control
Friday, January 6th, 2012It can be very difficult to keep every room in a home at a comfortable temperature. Heat rises upstairs, leaving the main floor cool and second floor bedrooms hot. Cool air settles into the basement. Windows to the south soak up the sun, while harsh winds cool the north side of the house.
Add some of today’s most desired home design features, and the problem gets worse. Large glass expanses, cathedral ceilings, solariums, lofts – they all can cause temperatures to vary dramatically from one part of a house to the next. Expecting one thermostat in a single room to control all this is asking the impossible.
Aprilaire Ventilator Working
Thursday, January 5th, 2012The Aprilaire Energy Recovery Ventilator makes use of your home’s existing heating or air-conditioning duct system to distribute fresh air throughout your home. The outgoing polluted air stream and the incoming fresh air stream both pass through the exclusive Energy-Max Transfer Core. The air then passes by each other separated by thin walls that allow only the air’s energy to be transferred, cutting your heating and cooling bills.
Recovery Ventilator Solution
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012The aprilaire energy recovery ventilator was developed using the concept of a mechanical device know as an air-to-air heat exchanger, or a heat recovery ventilator. In simple terms, it exchanges stale, polluted indoor air for fresh outdoor air with minimal energy loss.
Air Quality Improvement
Monday, January 2nd, 2012Experts now recognize the critical importance of improving indoor air quality without using excessive amounts of energy. The EPA, the National Association of Home Builders and many local building codes recommend adequate ventilation in homes. That means bringing the outside air in. But how do you do that without sacrificing your home’s energy efficiency? More and more builders, heating contractors, as well as health-conscious homeowners are discovering the perfect solution: the Aprilaire Energy Recovery Ventilator.
Poor Air Quality Causes
Saturday, December 31st, 2011In an effort to save energy costs, new homes are being better sealed to prevent indoor air from escaping. Energy efficient windows and doors with double weather stripping are being installed in both new homes and older homes that are being remodeled. Insulation is thicker and the use of air-tight vapor barriers is more prevalent. Better caulk is sealing up cracks and other potential air leaks. While all this has made many homes more efficient, saving both energy and money, it has also made it nearly impossible for these homes to “breathe” – to expel stale, polluted indoor air and exchange it for cleaner, fresher outdoor air.
Lennox’s Things to Consider #3
Sunday, December 25th, 2011Lennox’s Things to Consider #2
Friday, December 23rd, 2011Your home has humidity problems and/or excessive dust.
Poorly operating or improperly sized equipment could be to blame. Leaky ductwork can also cause these problems, so having it sealed may be a solution. Monthly maintenance of your heating and cooling equipment’s filters may also help.
Lennox’s Things to Consider #1
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011Some of your rooms are too hot or cold.
Duct problems, inadequate air sealing or insulation could be the cause. No matter how efficient your heating and cooling system is, if your home is not properly sealed and insulated against air leakage, you will not be as comfortable and your system will have to work harder.
