Consumer question:
I just changed the filter in a Aprilaire model 2200 with one of your replacement filters.
It is obvious from the arrow on the filter basket and the fact that the black plastic combs face into the incoming air, that the unit was installed upside down.
Is this a serious matter that would make it worth having the unit professionally removed and reinstalled in the correct direction?
Aprilaires' response:
Thank you for contacting us regarding your model 2200 air cleaner. Air passing through the air cleaner in the wrong direction could lead to air leakage around the filter, increased air resistance, or filter collapse as the filter is structurally supported against air flow only in one direction. The efficiency of the Aprilaire air cleaner is not affected. If an older model air cleaner has been installed incorrectly, we recommend that either the original installer or another service contractor revisit the installation and reposition the cabinet so that the air flow passes through the air cleaner properly. Some sheet metal work may be required so that the return air duct can be attached to the flange on the inlet side of the outer housing when the air cleaner is turned in the proper direction. In addition, sheet metal work may also be required at the furnace so that the flat outlet side of the air cleaner can be attached to the furnace return air opening.
If you have any further questions regarding this or any of our products, please feel free to contact our customer service department at your earliest convenience.
Aprilaire - Division of Research Products Corporation
1-800-334-6011
Visit www.aprilaire.com
Call center hours are M-F 7am-5pm CST
I just changed the filter in a gardair model 2200 with one of your replacement filters.
It is obvious from the arrow on the filter basket and the fact that the black plastic combs face into the incoming air, that the unit was installed upside down.
Is this a serious matter that would make it worth having the unit professionally removed and reinstalled in the correct direction?
Thank you
Allan
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If you have any further questions regarding this or any of our products, please feel free to contact our customer service department at your earliest convenience.
Aprilaire - Division of Research Products Corporation
1-800-334-6011
Visit www.aprilaire.com
Call center hours are M-F 7am-5pm CST
I just changed the filter in a gardair model 2200 with one of your replacement filters.
It is obvious from the arrow on the filter basket and the fact that the black plastic combs face into the incoming air, that the unit was installed upside down.
Is this a serious matter that would make it worth having the unit professionally removed and reinstalled in the correct direction?
Thank you
Allan
The information contained in this e-mail and any attached document(s) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.
The information contained in this e-mail and any attached document(s) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you receive this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer.