AprilAire 5768 Steam Humidifier Maintenance Kit

AprilAire 5768 is a replacement maintenance kit for AprilAire whole-house steam humidifier models 800, 801, 865, and 866. It combines the steam canister with electrode wires, an O-ring, and an in-line strainer for scheduled servicing.

At a glance

The listing identifies compatibility with AprilAire whole-house steam humidifier models 800, 801, 865, and 866.
The maintenance kit is listed with a Model 80 canister, two Model 4978 electrode wires, a Model 5258 O-ring, a Model 4004 in-line strainer, and an owner's manual.
The manufacturer recommends annual replacement of the canister and O-ring. It advises annual inspection of the electrode wires and strainer, with electrode wires replaced every three years or earlier if loose or damaged.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

A kit bundles several stated maintenance parts instead of requiring the canister and service components to be sourced separately.
Compatibility is explicitly named for four whole-house steam humidifier models.
The supplied maintenance guidance clarifies different replacement intervals for the canister, O-ring, and electrode wires.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Identity
Brand	Aprilaire
Model	Consumables Steam Canisters

Compatibility and maintenance
Humidifier models listed	800, 801, 865, 866
Recommended canister and O-ring replacement	annually
Electrode wire inspection and replacement	inspect Electrode Wires and In-Line Strainer annually and replace every three years, or sooner if they become loose or damaged

Controls and power
Control methods listed	Touch
Power configuration	ac

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.5 pounds

Materials and protection
Material listed	Polypropylene, Steel - Zinc Plated, Rubber

What to know before buying

The listing also includes generic humidifier attributes such as 0.75-gallon capacity, evaporative operation, touch control, and a service filter indicator. These details do not clearly describe this replacement-parts kit, so confirm any such attributes against the specific kit and your humidifier before relying on them.

What’s in the box

Included

Model 80 steam canister
2 Model 4978 electrode wires
Model 4004 in-line strainer
Model 5258 O-ring

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Owners of AprilAire whole-house steam humidifier models 800, 801, 865, or 866 who need the listed canister and maintenance parts.
Buyers planning routine servicing who want the canister, O-ring, electrode wires, and strainer in one kit.

Less suited to

Owners of humidifier models not listed as compatible.
Buyers seeking a complete humidifier rather than replacement maintenance parts.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 78 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the kit as a good-quality replacement that is easy to install, with reports of it helping maintain humidity in winter. Value opinions are mixed, so buyers may weigh the convenience of the bundled service parts against their own price expectations. The positive overall ratings are useful context but do not establish fit or performance for an individual humidifier.

Positive themes

Customers describe the replacement as good quality and easy to install.
Customers report positive functionality, including maintaining humidity in winter.

Mixed feedback

Opinions on value are divided, with some customers considering it worthwhile and others finding it overpriced.

Frequently asked questions

Which humidifier models does the listing name?

The listing names AprilAire whole-house steam humidifier models 800, 801, 865, and 866.

What parts are listed in the kit?

The stated contents are one Model 80 steam canister, two Model 4978 electrode wires, one Model 5258 O-ring, one Model 4004 in-line strainer, and an owner's manual.

How often should the components be serviced?

The listing recommends replacing the canister and O-ring annually. It says to inspect the electrode wires and in-line strainer annually, replace electrode wires every three years or sooner if loose or damaged, and replace the strainer if clogged or damaged.