How to Change Aprilaire Humidifier Filter Model 600
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- čas přidán 23. 04. 2018
- Change Aprilaire 600 humidifier pad, cleaning tips and how to turn off water panel light.
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I have had my Aprilaire Model 600 Humidifier for 21 years and have watched numerous videos on how to replace the water panel - - this video is the best by far! Great job! Having replaced my water panel many times over the years, I have a couple tips not covered in the video.
First, be very careful when handling the water hose. Over time it will get very brittle and if your basement is cold like mine this will make it even more brittle so it can easily snap in two if you bend it too much. This happened to me a few years ago and threw a big wrench into my replacement as I had to order a replacement hose which took a few days to arrive.
Second related tip is don't insert the water hose into the distribution tray until the new water panel is installed in the humidifier. When I do it the way shown in the video at 2:49, I end up twisting and bending the water hose too much when trying to fit the water panel into the humidifier which then makes it susceptible to snapping in two pieces. Final tip is reminding yourself to replace the water panel every year at the start of the heating season. It only costs about $13.00 and replacing it annually not only guarantees optimal performance but also minimizes time cleaning out built up mineral deposits on the filter frame and distribution tray which can be very hard to remove.
Thank you for taking the time to write the helpful and thoughtful comment. I do cringe a bit when handling that hose, it never has seemed to be super flexible, though I guess it isn't old enough to become brittle and break.
I love the way she is explaining the method of replacing the filter. By far this is the best tutorial. simply done.
Thanks for the compliment, Tony. I do my best to make the videos worth the time spent watching them. Have a great day... in our new weird world.
I have seen many CZcams tutorials. This was one of the most informative and easy to understand that I have watched. Every detail was covered....and there was nothing extraneous (no wasted time) Great job. Thank-you Know How Now. :)
Thanks for the compliment, Phillip. I'm always trying to improve the quality of the videos. Some of the early ones are a little rough, I have learned a lot. It's been fun making the videos. The bonus is hearing that they are helping people solve problems.
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you are a great teacher, simple , clear, quick, peaceful... make a video on everything you have a gift!
Thanks for the compliment. So far, I'm having fun making the videos.
Thank you, you saved me on this one! Only video that throughly went step by step effectively! Best video on topic!
You are welcome, Michelle, it's my pleasure to help. It's nice to hear from you, have a great day.
Thank you. I looked through the manual and didn’t find a filter mentioned. This video was the answer.
You're welcome, Penny.
Great video, love the step by step process. Super easy to follow.
Thanks for the compliment, Joe. Have a great day.
Excellant tutorial and a great video. The way you show and talk - I love it. Thank you for posting. This video is opposite of the manual that came with the filters. It is impossible to understand the manual while you make the installation so easy.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching the video and taking the time to comment. I enjoy hearing from people who watch the videos.
Excellent, informative video! Thanks.
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Thank you. Perfect walk through 🎉
You’re welcome 😊
Excellent video, thank you
You are welcome, Naresh.
Omg it is so friggin easy, and here I have been paying my furnace guy $128 yearly to do what I could have been doing 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Thank you for this video
You are welcome, it's my pleasure to help.
Nice video. Now I can do it myself and save some money. TY.
Hey Tony, great to hear from you!
Thank you so much for the easy video I completed this is less then 10 min
You are welcome, Santia. Have a great day... in our new weird world.
Thank you!
You're welcome, Susie!
Great video for replacing the filter. I have a question.... my water hose became brittle and broke into many pieces when I handled it. Aprilaire sent me a replacement. Is it easy to replace myself? Do I need special tools?
You just need a wrench to loosen the nut where the hose is attached to the solenoid body.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Few questions
-Can i wash the filter with CLR instead of buying a new one?
-What should i look for if i buy a filter at homedepot?
-Also I was told that if I have no AC in my house then I can leave it on to "winter" all year. Is that true?
Hi Saad, thanks for watching the video. It's hard to say if you can re use your filter by cleaning it with CLR. The filters have a coating on them, you wouldn't want to remove that coating. I have found the filters on eBay at a reasonable price. I live in Pennsylvania and our summers are very humid, so adding moisture to the air is not desirable. I suppose if you live in a dry hot climate, you could try humidifying the air and monitor the level with a humidistat.
Great video!
BTW, where are you from? Your accent reminds me of my home (Baltimore)
I live in south eastern PA... not too far from Baltimore.
Your instructions to change the filter are very clear. I do not have a switch to turn off as well as activate the cellanoid after replacing filter. Suggestions on where I might look?
Do you have an Aprilaire model 600?
@@Know-How-Now Yes, and I have hunted all over. Concerned it will not be functioning properly.
To be clear you don't have a control with the knob on it? If you follow the wires from the solenoid, (that's the thing to the left of the humidifier which has tubes and a pair of wires on it) it should connect to the control.
@@Know-How-NowThey were probably using an old control box with the newer humidifier. That’s what I just discovered at my parents house. The new control is still sitting new in the bag from a few years ago in the furnace room.
Should I clean or just replace?
The last two humidifier pads I've purchased for my Aprilaire 600 have no "mark" to go by to tell which is the proper direction. Also on that light on the control panel continually flashes green in the test mode so I assume everything is ok. Other than that this is a great video.
Yes, the light should flash green while in test mode.
If it doesn't have marks do this, looking down on the filter observe the mesh it should look darker when in the right direction. flip it over you will notice a difference, lighter reflection. this is because the mesh is cupped to hold water (thus darker) when it is wrong it looks lighter (whiter so to speak) and it will shed the water not what you want. hope this helps.
Thanks for the contribution to the video, Karl.
does it matter which way water flows through the filter?? When you say the mark on the filter determines flow, I assume that means it should be up. I don't have a pipe under the unit but don't get any dripping? Is not having that piping a problem?? Thanx
The filters are designed to have water flow in only one direction. Put the painted/ marked end at the top of the filter holder, as shown in the video.
@@Know-How-Now I have the painted end up but I meant from front to back or does that not matter? Also I never see anything coming out of that bottom drain so am wondering what it is for???
It doesn't matter which way you flip the filter, but the marked end must be at the top. If you think the humidifier is not working I have a video that shows how to troubleshoot a humidifier, there are also over 200 how to/repair videos, organized by playlist on the channel. If you subscribe (it's free) you will easily be able to find the videos. Here's the link to the troubleshooting video: czcams.com/video/OIWvAFvlXsc/video.html
Hey what if the filter is aluminum? Just washout with vinegar or still
Replace?
In the past, I've soaked mine in vinegar and then gently brushed off the loose scales. There is a special coating on the filter, you don't want to remove that. I don't clean them anymore. I found I can change the filter every 3 years. I got a bunch of them for a good price on eBay. If you have hard water or a long heating season, you might have to change it every year. For sure you don't want it to be clogged up.
Hi, why do we have to change the panel? mine looks fine to me? not dirty or clogged? Thx
After the water evaporates it leaves mineral deposits behind. The timing on changing it depends on your water and the length of your heating season. The little cups hold the water so when the warm air blows over the filter, it puts moisture into the air. If the cups on the filter are clogged with mineral deposits, then the filter won't hold water. You might have a new one on hand and compare the old & new to help decide when you need to change the filter.
You commented that the tray only goes in one way but not explicit enough about determination of “the way.”
Constructive criticism is always welcome here. I show how to put it in place. What would satisfy "explicit enough"?
I can’t seem to get the water to flow. When I move the dial to test/reset the change filter light blinks. The light isn’t on otherwise. I have the water valve open for the supply line. Any ideas?
You might want to check out the video I have about troubleshooting humidifiers, I'll put a link to the video below. If you think it's a problem with the solenoid there's a video for that too.
czcams.com/video/OIWvAFvlXsc/video.html
czcams.com/video/LRtHqWholU0/video.html