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
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Better Temperature Control
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009It 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.
Recovery Ventilator Solution
Thursday, December 24th, 2009The 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.
Lennox’s Things to Consider #2
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009Your 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.
Damper
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009CFM
Friday, November 20th, 2009Stands for Cubic Feet per Minute. This measurement indicates how many cubic feet of air pass by a stationary point in one minute. The higher the number, the more air is being moved through the ductwork by the system.
