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SpecAprilAire E070W Wi-FiAlorAir Sentinel HD55P with Built-In Pump
PhotoAprilAire E070W Wi-FiAlorAir Sentinel HD55P with Built-In Pump
Our scoreSCORE7.1 / 10SCORE7.0 / 10
Our takeThe E070 with Wi-Fi and app control, and the version we'd buy: the Amazon bundle adds the condensate pump and hanging kit a bare E070 leaves you to source. Keep it to sealed spaces that stay above the mid-50s.The pump model for a basement or crawl space that drops below 41°F, rated from 33°F. AlorAir publishes no 65°F rating and no lift height, so size it smaller than its 55 pints and measure the drain run first.
Capacity (old 80°F test)70 pt/day55 pt/day
Lowest operating temp50°F33°Fbest
Built-in pumpNoYes
Noise (maker figure)n/a57 dBA
TypeCrawl spaceCrawl space
Warranty6 yr6 yr
Watch out forAprilAire publishes only the legacy 80°F rating; there's no 65°F or 73°F figure and the E070 isn't on ENERGY STAR's list, so don't line its 70 up against current-test ratings. The warranty is void if defects result from not installing per AprilAire's instructions, and AprilAire recommends a professional install; labor is never covered. The 6-year warranty is the shop page's wording; the Amazon listing's warranty field says 5 years and we found no printed E070W warranty. Keep a copy of the shop page with your receipt.No ENERGY STAR listing and no 65°F capacity; its gravity sibling, the HD55S, is listed at 36.33 pints at 65°F. Three units share the HD55 name: the original HD55 (R410A), the HD55S (R32, ENERGY STAR, gravity drain) and the HD55P (built-in pump). 6-year limited for orders from Apr 14, 2026: 2 years full, then refrigeration parts only. A unit sent in for inspection ships at your cost after 6 months, there's no in-home service, and coverage requires purchase from AlorAir or an authorized dealer.
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