55 of 57 people found the following review helpful.
By skid row
Product was relatively easy to install but I downloaded better instructions from an internet website than were included with the product. Also, my furnace had a 24v tap so the electrical hookup was easy.
Some notes:
1) I did not buy the installation kit because I did not need the sail switch (because of the 24v tap) and most of the cost of the kit is for this switch. It is much cheaper to buy only the pieces you need - they are carried at most hardware & building supply stores. Plan on spending about $30 on parts.
2) The template for cutting the humidifier hole into the duct is the instruction sheet. If I had not read this on another review, I would not have found it. Shame on Honeywell for not telling you this in the instructions!
3) Use the saddle valve to regulate the water flow to the unit, otherwise you will waste a lot of water. This was the only thing I disliked about it but I think this is the case with all new designs.
4) Instructions tell you that you can install the unit on either the supply (warm air) or return (cold air) duct. But most reviews I read from professionals recommend mounting the humidifier on the cold air return duct in case you have a water leak - will not ruin any of the furnace electronics or motor.
Overall I'm satisfied with this unit - will likely install one in both my kids houses.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
By R. A. Voigt
Purchased this unit based upon what others have rated it both here and on other sites. Must say I don't regret buying it. Does a great job and really not too difficult to install. I do have a couple of recommendations for installing: 1)Use a hand-held electric jig saw to cut holes instead of tin snips if possible. Makes cutting very fast and easy. 2)ABSOLUTELY buy the installation kit! Comes with everything you will need, including the sail switch (installs in the cold air return to detect fan blowing) and the humidistat for humidity %. Plus it has a generous water supply line w/valve and the 12v solenoid w/transformer. Also included is the round duct work w/adapter and damper. You actually get a lot for the extra dollars. I personally didn't have a clue how I was going to install it until I viewed the instructional DVD that was supplied with it. Really helped me know what I was going to do before I began! There are 2 ways to install the unit: 1) install with air flow from cold air to warm side or 2)air flow from warm side to cold air return. I used the latter for a couple of reasons. First I prefer warm air picking up humidity going into the cold air return and second, more importantly, if there is a water leaking or overflow it doesn't drain into the heat chamber. Wiring is a snap and has worked perfectly since I first turned the furnace on. Very few moving parts to malfunction and well made product.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
By Vahid
I bough this unit (HE260A) from Amazon. I had read the installation hints on this site and they were very helpful. I have a couple of more ideas. Like others I did not buy the installation kit. The reviewers say they did not buy the kit because they did not need the transformer. Actually the 24 VAC transformer comes with the unit. You just need to buy the sail switch. I tapped into the 24 volts AC output of our furnace, therefore I did not use the transformer, nor a sail switch. The unit turns on when the furnace fan kicks in.
I chose NOT to use the saddle valve that comes with the unit because I do not like them. If they ever leak, you will have to cut the source pipe to repair the leak anyway. So, I purchased a faucet with a 1/4 inch outlet and installed in the cold water supply (you will need to know a little about plumbing and soldering to go this route). This allows me to control the water flow much better and actually shut off the water if I ever need to.
I used the cold water supply (rather than the hot water pipe) because I did not want to waste hot water and increase my gas bill. The unit uses a modest amount of water as waste (runs through the filter) The air that goes through the filter to absorb the water vapor is warm anyway. When I was done installing the unit, I actually uncliped the filter slightly, disconnected the rubber water house form the filter and turned the unit on. I could see the flow of water to the filter which allowed me to control its flow (using the faucet) exactly as I wanted it to be - be sure to use a bucket or something when you do this to catch the drips. The water flow out of the rubber hose is not a lot.
I had to install the unit on the cold plenum because I did not have enough room on the hot side. Also, I agree with others who say that if the unit leaks, it is better to have it on the cold side. No problem here. I suggest using a permanent marker to draw the lines on the duct and then using a jig saw to cut. I did not need a template because I measured the size of the opening on the unit - this is better than using a template since the paper may come apart.
With my unit, there was no plastic air sealer - so I bought 1/4 inch foam weather proofing materials (normally used to seal exterior doors against air leaks) for a $2. I used the sealer between the unit and the duct to seal the air. I used the same technique for the bypass 6 inch duct.
The installation kit comes with a pre-made damper which can be used to shut off the air when using the AC unit. I had to make one by buying a 6 inch duct for tapping into the furnace hot air duct ($4) and a damper (a plate that you insert into this duct) $3. I also bought a 6 inch elbow to attached the 6 inch flexible duct to the tapped warm air side. You will need a couple of 6 inch clamps as well because the flexible 6 inch duct will not fit over the inflow of the unit - you will have to do this by force or just make several small cuts to make it go over the plastic inflow lips. All of these parts are available at Home Depot. They cost me around $50.
Our house is $2,800 square feet - the unit maintains the humidity at 40% to 44%. We set the temp at 68. We live in northeast and currently have lots of snow.
If you have any questions or need additional hints, my email address is vlotfi@exite.com.
Product Feature
- Bypass flow-through humidifier
- Enhances comfort and properly humidifies homes up to 4,000 square feet
- Easy mounting on either warm-air supply or return air duct of any forced-air furnace
- Flow-through design helps keep unit clean and decreases the frequency of maintenance
- Installation kit required--sold separately
Product Description
This flow-through bypass whole-house humidification unit is low maintenance, cost effective, and is simple to operate. This unit requires good access to a return duct and drain. The humidifier mounts on supply plenum or return. The bypass carries air from the supply, through the humidifier, to the return. Standard control. No. HE220A1019: 12 gallon per day, uses Vista model No. 710 filter No. HE260A1010: 17 gallon per day, uses Vista model No. 714 filter
Product Detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #63597 in Home Improvement
- Color: light gray
- Brand: Honeywell
- Model: HE260A
- Number of items: 1
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