AprilAire 80 Replacement Canister for AprilAire Steam Humidifier Models 800, 801, 865, and 866 (Pack of 1)
$99.99
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The steam canister is the beating heart of your AprilAire Model 800 or 865 Steam Humidifier, responsible for generating the steam that your humidifier then distributes throughout your home. Current runs between two electrodes within the canister, heating your water to a boil and creating steam that is distributed through your HVAC system. Lasts one year, replace canister annually for optimal performance. The 0.75 gallon tank allows for 1-3 gallons of moisture per hour to be added to the home. Up to 34.6 gallons can be added to home per day. Electrode technology requires impurities in the water to promote the transfer of electricity. Water filtration is not recommended – minimizing installation complexity and operating costs.
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – This genuine replacement canister was designed and manufactured in the USA by AprilAire – the leader in indoor air quality solutions
PERFECT APRILAIRE FIT – optimize the performance of your AprilAire Steam Humidifier Model 800 or 865
FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE replace canister annually
HUMIDITY FOR HEALTH – AprilAire Humidifiers can help you maintain optimal humidity in your home of 40% – 60% which has been shown to reduce the incidence of respiratory infections and symptoms related to allergies and asthma by minimizing the formation of bacteria and viruses, fungi, and dust mites. In addition, you’ll feel more comfortable while also preserving items in your home susceptible to damage from changing humidity or dry conditions
INCLUDES O-RING for a leak-proof seal
HEALTHY AIR APP COMPATIBLE – This AprilAire Steam Canister is compatible with the AprilAire Healthy Air App! The Healthy Air App features steam canister replacement reminders, plus educational content about maintaining the perfect humidity levels in your home and information on outdoor air quality in your area.
10 reviews for AprilAire 80 Replacement Canister for AprilAire Steam Humidifier Models 800, 801, 865, and 866 (Pack of 1)
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Jay D –
Easy to install, but check the electrode wires before you start
This canister matched the original exactly and was straightforward to put in. The instructions were easy to follow. If you are comfortable with minor mechanical household upkeep, this should be easy to install. You will need a Phillips screwdriver, and a small flat screw driver (maybe a jewelers type), to get a rubber O-ring out. You need to turn off the power and shut of the water to the humidifier unit, so know where these controls are before you start.One of the steps involves confirming that the electrode wires are OK. The electrode wires are really just two wires that connect to the top of the canister. It’s easy to check these wires. What you are really checking is that they are fitting snugly, and that they have ‘O’ shaped rather than ‘D’ shaped connector ends. That is easy to do, and I’d suggest you do that before installing the new canister. ‘D’ shaped connectors won’t fit the new canister (and need to be replaced). Loosely fitting connectors should be replaced as well. That is a good thing to know before you get half-way through the job and have to order them. Eventually, the electrode wires will probably need to be replaced (mine did not).Also – keep the old canister as a reference when you put the new canister in. At one point the instructions said to make sure there was a strainer attached. Looking at the old one, it’s just a plastic piece that fits on the bottom. It was there, but I’m guessing it can fall off and that’s why they had you check.All in all, it is an easy job. My indicator light was not calling for replacement after almost two years, but I decided to do it anyway (mine sits downstream of a water softener). Judging from the amount of solid gunk in the old canister I probably should have done it sooner. I’m not sure what the unit uses to judge when it should be replaced, but it is seems to error on the bad side.All in all a pretty easy job and the instructions were reasonably good!
D.H. –
Replacement Canister For Aprilaire 800 Series
This is a must have replacement. Just like replacing the filter cartridge on the evaporator type humidifiers only better. This component does all of the work to produce steam humidification. The cost is way within reason because it houses all of the steam producing components necessary in one neat easy to replace device. Just like a filter cartridge, it can build up unwanted deposits of minerals on surface of heating elements. Over time it will decrease it’s efficiency like the evaporative type cartridges. The cool thing about the Aprilaire 800 Series humidifier unit is that it tells you when this cartridge needs to be replaced by an indicator light on front of panel. Tip: To increase it’s life expectancy I installed a ice maker filter cartridge in the 1/4 inch make-up water supply line. They’re good for about 2000 gallons of water per year. This humidifier can put out 1 gallon of water per day if wired with 240 volt option or 1/2 gallon per day if wired using 120 volt power. Think about it, there’s only 365 days per year at a maximum of 1 gallon per day. A 2000 gallon ice maker filter is a cheap way to protect and extend life of the canister. D.H. (Ret. Engineer)
Stephens City, Virginia –
EASY TO REPLACE
Easy to replace and works like a charm.
Diana –
Quality and Easy to Install
Easy to install. Save a ton of money by installing yourself and not hiring an HVAC person. Online video by manufacturer is easy to follow.
Peter –
Good Replacement for Trane humidifier unit
I confirmed with the local Trane dealer that the Trane EHUM800 steam humidifier is basically a rebranded Aprilaire 800 unit and this replacement canister would work (which it did).I used it in a high desert area (5500 feet) to humidify a 1900 sf single level home in winter. Ran the unit 5-6 hours in the evening. Water is medium hard. Canister lasted 4 months before requiring replacement. I noticed the humidification decreased a few weeks before the red light came on.I turned off the humidifier unit and let it completely drain and cool down (night before) since it would not run with red light on anyway. Took 10-15 minutes to replace the unit. Hardest part was removing the O ring and also untightening the hose clamp at the top of the unit (steam hose) as the installer had somehow turned the clam 90 degrees away from the front of the unit where the panel comes off (needless to say I fixed that for future removals).Wish the canister would have lasted an entire heating/humidification season. Looking into how I may be able to use the cleaning process if I don’t wait until the unit is completely caked with mineral deposits and if I might be able to remove it, soak it in a vinegar solution for a few hours, rinse it out and continue to use it.Will be exploring that option next year.Seems that once it’s to the point of the red light coming on, the unit is pretty well caked with mineral deposits and may be harder to clean.I thought I might put it in a bucket and soak it in a vinegar solution. Any thoughts anybody may have about that or if they have done it would be appreciated.I appreciate getting these at a lower price than what a dealer would charge, but changing them twice a winter is pretty pricey. Aprilaire should have engineered it to be periodically flushed to clean off the deposits, or allowed for a way to clean it so it could at least be used for a couple years or more before replacing.
Yippee –
Have been using these for the steam humidifier for a few years. No issues, great product.
JM –
Received in perfect condition and was exactly the same as the replacement. Once installed the Aprilair functioned perfectly.
Tony G. –
This product has doubled in price since I last purchased one. Easy to install as per directions provided.
Happy Customer –
Does the,job
Sid –
Works fine