Aprilaire Product Reviews and Ratings - Aprilaire Model 220 - Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid from iaqsource.com

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Brand:Aprilaire

Located in:Humidity Control, Humidifiers, Whole House Humidifiers, Whole House Humidifier Parts By Model, Aprilaire Humidifier Parts, Aprilaire Model 220

Original Aprilaire #4040 replacement solenoid valve. 24 VAC 2.3 Watts Replacement solenoid value for Aprilaire Humidifier models 220, 224, 400, 440, 500, 550, 558, 560, 568, 600, 700, 760, 768. The #4040 soleniod valve includes a new inline strainer (pre-inserted in inlet side of valve), and a compression nut & washer for the inlet side only. Solenoid Valve Replacement Instructions For power units unplug electrical cord. For bypass units turn off power to furnace. Also turn the humidistat off. Shut off water supply at the saddle valve Disconnect inlet and outlet water compression nuts. Double wrench. Note, some water may drip on floor. Remove the orifice (which controls the water flow) from the plastic or copper tube and make sure there is no obstruction. If blocked clean or replace. Remove the wire nuts from the water solenoid valve wire connections. Set aside. Remove screws that secure valve to unit. Attach new valve with screws. Do not over-torque screws into plastic housing. Reconnect wires with wire nuts. For units with plastic feed tubes inspect for brittleness, hairline cracks, nicks or abrasions, etc. Replace if necessary. Reconnect the water lines, double wrenching the compression nuts. Turn water back on and check system for leaks. Tighten compression nuts as necessary. Restore electrical service and activate furnace by turning up the thermostat. Turn up humidistat to verify operation of humidifier. Recheck for leaks. Turn down humidistat to make sure valve shuts off. Reset humidistat and thermostat to original levels.

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Product Reviews Summary

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.6 stars

(based on 20 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Best Uses:

Dry winter(11)

Describe Yourself:

Avid do-it-yourselfer(6), Homeowner(18)

Works for me!

By Mr. Bill

from Rochester, New York on 1/1/2009

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Good instructions...Easy install....Working well. Final grade will depend on how long it lasts.

Works great.

By Not so handyman

from Rockford, IL on 12/31/2008

Pros:

Simple to Install

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Simple to install with enclosed instructions, (less than 10 min,) works great.

Better than the original

By Rich

from Cincinnati, OH on 12/30/2008

Pros:

Easy to Install

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

It was easy to install and works better than the original part. It only took minutes to install

exact replacement for model 550

By A/C head

from CT on 12/29/2008

Describe Yourself:

Handyman

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Good price for entire unit. beware of others, some only send you the solenoid without the valve.

Perfect replacement part.

By Gary the Architect

from Worthington Ohio on 12/26/2008

Pros:

Exactly as advertised, Less expensive

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Whole house humidifer

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

This solenoid and other OEM parts allowed me to recondition my 20-year old whole house humidifier into a fully functioning "like new" Aprilaire unit. Every part was exactly as advertised and matched the original equipment parts perfectly. The cost of these parts even with shipping was considerably less than prices from local Aprilaire dealers. [...] allowed me to put the unit back in service much more quickly. GREAT EXPERIENCE overall.

Solenoid [...] easy instal

By brace

from Michigan on 12/24/2008

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Easy to install. Make sure you install with arrow in correct direction. Humidifier working great now. Always check for water flow. Didn't know old valve was not working.

So far, so good.

By JB

from Annandale, VA on 12/24/2008

Best Uses:

Dry Winter, Maintains humidity

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Previous one replaced after one heating season.

Just what I needed!

By Do it yourself Dave.

from Cincinnatti. on 12/19/2008

Cons:

None

Describe Yourself:

Handyman, Homeowner, Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

This was just what I needed. Period!

Good replacement part

By Vince

from Chicago IL on 12/16/2008

Pros:

Lightweight

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Good product

Service & Delivery comments:

I fixed the old one, so I had to return this one. No problems at all on return.....

I would buy this product again

By Phil

from Dayton, Ohio on 12/10/2008

Pros:

Installed very easily

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Installed easily and works great!

Would buy again

By rdclk

from Chesterfield, MO on 12/9/2008

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

My humidifier wasn't getting water to the filter. I order the valve. [...] was easy to install.

Simple and easy

By Reedster

from Lawrenceville, NJ on 12/5/2008

Pros:

Easy to Install

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Whole House

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

The product was exactly as pictured. No problem with the installation. Worked as expected.

24 volt water valve

By hammer

from Casco Michigan on 11/24/2008

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

April Air unit hasbeen working fine for 25 years. No complaints. However replacement parts are too pricey

Std service item w/o the service cost

By Rich

from Kalamazoo, MI on 11/23/2008

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Handyman, Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Solenoid valve works like it is supposed to. Local heating/cooling company wanted to charge me $158 + installation for the same part. A five minute job saved me $100.

easy installation

By Pete

from Parlin,nj on 11/10/2008

Pros:

Simple to replace

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

[...]

I'll use this company again!

By SIS

from Toledo Ohio on 11/5/2008

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Fit perfectly

Service & Delivery comments:

Got this swiftly!

Easy to install

By Eric the boarded plumber

from Northbrook, il on 10/29/2008

Pros:

Easy to use

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Handyman, Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

Easy to install

Aprilaire Solenoid

By Average Homeower

from Viennia, Va on 10/21/2008

Pros:

Quiet

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Handyman, Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

After ordering the product, the instructions made it easy to install in about 10 min. Worked great and got my aprilaire whole house humidifer up and running. Works Great.

The 4040 Solenoid fit and works fine.

By Big Al

from Chicago, IL on 4/14/2008

Pros:

Adjustable Settings, Lightweight

Best Uses:

Dry Winter

Describe Yourself:

Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

All fit and works fine.

Perfect replacement and a great price.

By Jim

from Roswell, GA on 4/10/2008

Pros:

Filter included, Perfect replacement

Cons:

Filter removal

Best Uses:

Humidifier repair

Describe Yourself:

Handyman, Homeowner

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Aprilaire Aprilaire #4040 Solenoid:

This soleniod is a perfect-fit replacement for the original solenoid (which is no longer made) on several April-aire model humidifiers. It appears well made [...] The water fittings are all one piece, unlike the original factory solenoid which had both inlet and outlet fittings, meaning more joints to possibly leak. Only negative is that the one piece water fitting makes it more difficult to remove the water filter for cleaning/replacement than the factory-original model. The removable fittings on the factory model allowed you to push the filter out from the back side.

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