Aprilaire 1160 User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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taylorwalterAug 20, 2025
Why is my Aprilaire 1160 Humidifier not filling with water?
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  Christopher JohnsonAug 20, 2025
  If your Aprilaire Humidifier is not filling with water, first ensure the manual water supply valve is open and has pressure. Check for any blockages in the water supply line strainer and ensure the fill valve electrical plug is fully engaged. Verify that the unit control is on by pressing the On/Off switch and ensuring the transformer electrical plug is fully engaged. If these steps don't work, the fill valve may be malfunctioning, or the level control system may have issues. Also, the humidifier might be in auto drain mode, which is normal and will resolve itself after the sequence is complete.
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Miss Paula BurnsAug 22, 2025
Why won't my Aprilaire Humidifier turn on or heat up?
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  Tammy BurkeAug 22, 2025
  If your Aprilaire Humidifier does not energize and the chamber does not heat up, it could be due to a lack of supply voltage or control voltage, or an open over-temperature thermostat. Check the main line fuse and safety switch, and verify the relay/contactor electrical plug is fully engaged. Ensure proper supply voltage per the wiring diagram, verify the multi-tap transformer wiring, and check for 24 VAC control circuit voltage. Reset the transformer circuit breaker if needed and reset the manual over-temperature switch located above the heater on the humidifier cover. If the non-resettable over-temperature thermostats are open, they will need to be replaced.
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Julie CarlsonAug 27, 2025
What does it mean when the drain light is blinking on my Aprilaire Humidifier?
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  Joseph DawsonAug 27, 2025
  If the drain light on your Aprilaire Humidifier display panel is blinking on and off, several issues could be the cause. First, make sure the drain valve electrical plug is fully engaged and properly wired. Check for voltage at the valve; if present, consider cleaning or replacing the valve. Also, ensure the chamber drain outlet isn't blocked. Clean the water detection probes or replace the probe rod assembly. The fill valve might be plumbed backward, so check its flow direction. If it's plumbed correctly but leaking, replace it. Finally, ensure the drain line isn't backing up with water by verifying its pitch and size, and check for any blockages.
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Madison DavisAug 29, 2025
Why is my Aprilaire 1160 outputting less steam than usual?
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  Sylvia MeyersAug 29, 2025
  If your Aprilaire Humidifier is not producing enough output, even with the correct water level, it could be due to a malfunctioning control system or a heater issue. Check auxiliary limit controls like the high humidity limit switch and airflow proving switch, resetting, replacing, or calibrating them as needed. Also, check if the heater over-temperature thermostat or non-resettable over-temperature thermostats have tripped. For heater malfunctions, ensure the relay/contactor and transformer electrical plugs are fully engaged, verify proper voltage to the heaters, and check heater amperage. If the heater power device isn't working, it may need replacement.
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Sally CampbellAug 31, 2025
How to fix a slowly blinking On/Off light on Aprilaire 1160 Humidifier?
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  Kathryn WardAug 31, 2025
  If the On/Off light on your Aprilaire Humidifier display panel is blinking slowly (one blink per second), it is likely due to mineral buildup or oxidation on the probe rods, or deterioration of the probe rod assembly. Try removing the probe assembly and cleaning the probe rods, then reset the power to clear the warning. If that doesn't work, the probe rod assembly may need to be replaced.
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Terri MccoySep 2, 2025
What to do if the fill valve won't close on my Aprilaire 1160 Humidifier?
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  Matthew BrownSep 2, 2025
  If the fill valve on your Aprilaire Humidifier is not closing, it could be due to a malfunctioning level control system, a fill valve that is stuck open, or an open drain valve. Check that the probe electrical plug is fully engaged and wired correctly, ensuring the green and yellow ground wire is connected to the correct terminal and subpanel. Also, check for control voltage across the fill valve coil and inspect the fill valve for backward installation or obstructions. If the drain valve is open, reset it to automatic or clean/replace it if necessary.
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fthomasSep 4, 2025
What does it mean when the On/Off light is blinking rapidly on my Aprilaire 1160 Humidifier?
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  robertkruegerSep 4, 2025
  If the On/Off light on the display panel of your Aprilaire Humidifier is blinking rapidly (10 blinks per second), it indicates an illogical probe fault. This could be due to incorrect probe wiring, deterioration of the probe rod assembly, or foaming in the chamber water. Verify the probe wiring according to the wiring diagram, ensuring the probe wires are separate from high voltage wires and the ground wire is properly connected. If the wiring is correct, the probe rod assembly may need to be replaced. Additionally, clean the chamber to address potential foaming.
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kimberly76Sep 6, 2025
Why does the fill valve cycle on and off frequently on my Aprilaire 1160?
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  Melanie GordonSep 6, 2025
  If the fill valve on your Aprilaire Humidifier is cycling on and off frequently (several times per minute), it could be due to a malfunctioning level control system or a drain valve that is not fully closed. Try cleaning the probes and verifying that the probe wiring is correct. Also, check the water conductivity and add salt if necessary to increase it. If the drain valve is not fully closing due to an obstruction, clean the valve.
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Nina CostaSep 7, 2025
What causes heater burnout in an Aprilaire Humidifier?
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  Michael SingletonSep 8, 2025
  If your Aprilaire Humidifier's heater burns out, it could be due to improper wiring, a low water level, mineral buildup on the heaters, or heater corrosion. Verify the proper voltage is applied to the heater and check all electrical connections. If the water level is too low, replace the probe assembly. For mineral buildup, consider increasing cleaning frequency or using softened supply water. Inspect the heater for surface corrosion or pitting, which is often caused by high chloride levels in the water supply.
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Lisa DavisSep 10, 2025
Why are all the indicator lights off on my Aprilaire 1160 Humidifier?
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  Jennifer SwansonSep 10, 2025
  If all indicator lights on your Aprilaire Humidifier are off, ensure the On/Off switch on the display panel is pushed. Check the display panel ribbon cable connection and verify it's connected correctly. Inspect the transformer secondary circuit breaker and reset it if tripped, checking for wiring shorts. Also, ensure the power panel breakers are not open, verify proper voltage at the transformer, and confirm the transformer electrical plug is fully engaged.