Aprilaire Over-Humidification / Control Misadjustment

Aprilaire humidifier causes condensation on windows and walls

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Possible Causes

Humidity setpoint too high for outdoor temperature, Outdoor sensor not connected in automatic mode, Humidistat located in poor location, Control bypassed or miswired

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: No internal electrical work is required for basic adjustments.

  • Lower setpoint: Reduce the humidity setting according to outdoor temperature (e.g., 30–35% when below freezing outside).
  • Enable automatic mode: If using an Aprilaire automatic control, ensure the outdoor temperature sensor is connected and the control is set to Automatic mode so it can adjust humidity based on outdoor conditions.
  • Relocate humidistat: If the control is in a damp area (kitchen, bathroom), relocate it to a representative location or use a return-duct-mounted sensor.
  • Check wiring: Verify the humidifier is not wired to run continuously regardless of control (no permanent jumper across control terminals).
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Repair Difficulty

Easy 2/5
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