6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By Chuckles
The purchase experience was good. It took about a week to get the part and it appears that most of that time it was in transit. This is long but not a big issue.
There was no documentation that indicated that the valve had an input and output (i.e. flow direction). There also wasn't any indication that the valve can be mounted in either a left or right orientation. As it turns out, there is an arrow on the valve that indicates flow. Additionally, there is a screw on the side of the valve that allows it to rotate allowing either left or right mount.
In the end, this is a good product with nice features and better documentation would make this an EXCELLENT product overall.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By Philip Hall
I read the reviews about this product. I was concerned about the "Solenoid not included" comment so I email the company. They quickly responded that the solenoid was included. I ordered the product. It does not come with instruction but there are only two wires and an in/out for the water which is marked with an arrow. Hard to screw up! Took me 20 minutes to install - mainly because it's hard to reach behind the water heater.
Bottom line - easy to install, stopped the leak problem I had with the original part. What else could you ask for?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Tom
I purchased a aprilaire water valve 4040 and i received a valve made by generalaire model ga4040.
I thought i could use this valve but this valve is not what is pictured and the mounting bracket does not mount to my aprilaire model 760. (also water inlet is on wrong side)
I will return it ASAP
Product Feature
- Replacement solenoid value for Aprilaire Humidifier models 220, 224,330, 400, 400A, 400M, 440, 500, 550, 550A, 558, 560, 560A, 568, 600, 600A, 600M, 700, 700A, 700M, 760, 760A, 768.
- The #4040 solenoid valve includes a new inline strainer (pre-inserted in inlet side of valve), and a compression nut & washer for the inlet side only.
- 24 VAC
- 2.3 Watts
Product Description
Original Aprilaire #4040 replacement solenoid valve. Note: Valve styles may vary. 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.
Product Detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5872 in Home Improvement
- Size: xx
- Brand: Aprilaire
- Model: 4040
- Dimensions: .0 pounds
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