I am concerned about the reviewers who said that it was hard to set up the automatic humidity detector to regulate the humidity . Is this so?
158066
I do not have any problems setting and operating the unit. It workks very well for 2 years.
158067
I really think it strange that anyone would buy the auto humidity detector as this model has a built in humidity detector at least after it does its job we have found it really slows and only comes on as needed hope this helps
158068
Humidity is a difficult thing to regulate as it can fluctuate wildly within a home. The unit tends to start and stop randomly as its sensor indicates whether to run or not. Remember its reading the humidity level at the machine which is obviously not a true reading of entire house. By changeing the % as the machine runs is a good way to do it. If the machine shuts off and you feel that it should keep running, simply lower the humidity level and the machine will start up again.
158069
We did not find it difficult to set this system up, however we did have a few questions and called the companyas directed in the instructions and they were great in answering all our questions. The system has been going forabout a year now and does a terrific job for us. Hope this was helpful.
158070
I have had no problems. The set up is simple. Just pick the humidity setting in 5% increments from the top-mounted control panel using the up or down arrow buttons. The lowest setting is 45%.
1135183
Nicholas, Thank you for your inquiry. One of the main features of this unit is that it has a humidity control function that other Rcom units do not have. Hence, the user can sometimes only get 70% humidity readings from their units. But with this model has the capacity for the user to set the humidity levels where needed, up to 95% as you pointed out. Thanks again, and have a great weekend. Regards, Pacific Star Corp.
2053888
I too experienced the same thing with this Humidistat, it would switch open (off) when the humidity would fall below the set point and would switch closed (on) when the humidity went above the set point. I found this opposite on how I was expecting the device to function. Has anyone else experienced this?
105752
Sorry for your affliction. This machine seems as advertised. I got a couple of hygrometers to measure the humidification and it helps, but it was also summer/air conditioning season. I'd withhold judgment until I got through a winter with the dry heat of my electric furnace.
2065746
I hardwired the wall switch to be "ON" all of the time. The only problem is that the humidity sensor sometimes starts the fan in response to changes in the room air even when the shower is not in use. Darn kids!
2130343
Yes, there is a humidity button for choosing anywhere from 40 to 60%. Auto off at that level.
489475
Negative. This is a hard wired sensor. It mounts to the wall in a regular or shallor receptacle box and is hard wired to your fan. I has slots in the side of the housing that allow air to circulate and when the humidity level exceeds the level set by the dial, it just acts like a light switch and turns on the fan. Easy to do and works great, just put in place of the switch that controls the fan (just be warned, if your fan is a fan light combo, the light should be wired on its own switch)
145803
The quick answer is: YES. There is a small switch inside the humidistat that changes it to manual. The instructions made it easy to change over to manual. It also comes with a decal that you put behind the knob to change the way the knob functions. I added the outside temp sensor. Took a few hours to run the wire, but now the automatic mode means I do not have to worry about adjusting the control when the temperature changes, and I can keep excess moisture from forming inside my window. I am very pleased with both the humidistat and the Aprilaire 400 humidifier. Tom
1775588
It has a setting to program your desired humidity level. Is that what you are asking?
2216070
does the unit have an automatic humidity level shutoff and on feature that you can set?
2065745
I wired my fan to a switch and hard wired the humidity sensor.This ensures that the fan will come on when the humidity levels rise (when taking a shower) whether the switch is on or offYes, the fan could randomly come on in the summer if the humidity levels are higher (you can adjust the sensitivity of the sensor), but isn't that the point of the fan? Plus it costs less than pennies to run.
2278097
Yes but it does not necessarily give an accurate reading. I believe that it gives a high reading most of the time when I have compared it with another non digital humidistat. But you can set it to turn off automatically at a certain reading.
181204
Yes, I received instructions, albeit brief ones. The unit is simple to operate. Fill both containers and place them in the unit. Press down and hold the lower knob to turn it on. Then, you can adjust the fan level by turning the knob either way. You can then adjust the level of humidity with the upper knob. When one of the units empties, the readout will flash with the humidity level (in numbers) and "F" for the side that is empty. All very simple. I like my unit a lot; it does just what it's supposed to, and makes for a relatively nice-looking piece of furniture, as well. Good luck!
1998447
Yes. Assuming that you mean to use the indoor sensor, go to Installer Options and select one or more sensors for the temperature reading (choosing multiple sensors, including the thermostat itself, will average the temperature readings). The indoor sensors also read humidity, but you can only choose one (but you can choose a different one for dehumidification if you'd like). If you mean to use the remote sensor (w/ display) then link it to whichever thermostat you'd like it to work with.
1094029
When I first installed mine, my humidity was 16%, it took several days and several gallons of water to get it to 30%. I talked to Lasko customer service and since I have lots of hard wood in my home, the device had to play catch up to humidify the house. I ran it on setting 3 for several days before I noticed an increase, but now am getting 30-40% humidity. Be sure to place the humidifier by the cold air return and run your fan on all the time to get the entire house humidified.
1211770
I don't see why it would be an issue. The only thing I can think of is that it will not turn on until the ambient humidity exceeds the setting you have on the humidistat.I have thought about putting one in my garage, but I'd rather have one with a thermostat instead of a humidistat.If humidity is your concern, you shouldn't have any problems.As far as the size of your window - you may need to add a wooden flange within the window opening in order to fit the unit.
751144
No, there is only one sensor for both heat and humidity. So you would have to put that into one habitat or the other.