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.
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.
Lennox’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.
Damper
Thursday, November 24th, 2011CFM
Friday, November 18th, 2011Stands 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.
Air Handlers
Saturday, October 1st, 2011Lennox offers a wide range of air handlers ideally suited to most residential applications, with flexible configurations to match almost any outdoor air conditioner or heat pump. (more…)
