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General Aire 1042-LH Bypass Evaporative Humidifier For Up To 2,800 Sq. Ft.

SKU: ga14914  |  Model: 5144
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Manufacturer's Warranty

5-Year Limited Warranty

What's In The Box?

  • General Aire Model 1042LH Bypass Flow-Through Humidifier
  • MHX3C Manual Humidistat
  • GA990-13 Vapor Pad
  • Parts Kit
  • Drain Hose
  • Transformer
  • Metal Distributor Tube
  • Damper
  • 15-foot 5/8-inch Drain Hose
  • Drain Pan
  • Solenoid Valve
  • Installation/Owner’s Manual

Info & Guides

Description

Maintaining the most comfortable humidity level helps keep germs and bacteria away, especially with the help of a whole-house humidifier like the General Aire 1042-LH bypass evaporative humidifier. As warm air from your furnace flows into the humidifier, it meets a water-soaked vapor pad, which evaporates moisture deliver humidity throughout your home.

Note: This humidifier must be installed by a licensed contractor.

Manual Humidistat

Included with the General Aire evaporative humidifier is the MHX3C manual humidistat, featuring:

  • Manual Controls: Simply turn the dial to your preferred humidity level.
  • Design: A low-profile, contemporary design with solid construction.
  • Flexible Installation: You can install the humidistat on your wall or directly on your duct with the General Aire humidifier.
  • Humidity Range: This humidistat gives an extended humidity range from 10 to 75 percent.

Flow-Through Technology

The General Aire 1042-LH features the patented KineticFlo water distribution trough design to ensure the vapor pad is thoroughly and consistently moistened. As water flows through the trough, it is evenly dispersed across the pad, providing up to 19 gallons of humidified air daily.  The Bypass Duct can be mounted to the left or right.

Additional Features

  • Strong Construction: General Aire uses UV-stable automotive-grade plastic for this low-profile humidifier.
  • Large Coverage Area: This evaporative humidifier covers homes of up to 2,800 square feet in size.
  • Contemporary Design: This whole-house humidifier features a low-profile, space-saving design, making it lightweight and easy to install.
  • Flexible Installation: You can install this bypass humidifier on one of several options: warm air plenum, return air plenum, right or left bypass, vertical or horizontal, or furnace or air handler.

Summary

The General Aire bypass humidifier is ideal for homes up to 2,800 square feet and includes a manual humidistat for easy control.

Specifications

    Key Specifications

    • HVAC Type
      Bypass
    • Moisture Output Per Day (gallons)
      17.0
    • Type
      Evaporative

    General

    • Color
      White
    • Controls
      Manual
    • Fill Type
      Direct Water Line
    • Humidifier Style
      HVAC/Duct
    • Humidity Range
      10% - 75%
    • Recommended Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
      2800
    • Recommended For
      Whole House

    Power

    • Maximum Wattage (W)
      2.5
    • Voltage (V)
      24

    Dimensions

    • Depth (in.)
      9.0
    • Depth (with front cover) (in.)
      9.0
    • Height (in.)
      14.0
    • Height (with front cover) (in.)
      14.0
    • Weight (lbs.)
      13
    • Width (in.)
      15.125
    • Width (with front cover) (in.)
      15.125

    Additional Features

    • Additional Features
      Humidistat, Mist Output Control, Wick Filter

    Warranty

    • Manufacturer's Warranty
      5-Year Limited Warranty

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