APRIL AIRE 360 HUMIDIFIER Review

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(More customer reviews)I am glad I bought this unit. I was so tired of daily filling, draining and cleaning my console humidifier, and the crusty white stuff that accumulated on it (not to mention the slime mold that grew in the tank if I didn't clean it with bleach.) This unit connects to your hot water line and to a drain, so it supplies its own water and continuously cleans itself. There's no crusty white stuff, you just set the humistat and forget about it. It's fairly quiet, too.
Though the unit is fairly small (about 13 inches square) and not heavy (15 lbs.) it's more than adequate to completely humidify our 1600 sq. ft. home.
I don't know about energy usage or reliability because I just started using it, but so far the performance has been wonderful.


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This model is designed especially for any residence, condominium, town house, or apartment, regardless of the type of heating system. It is installed through the wall and is completely independent of the heating system. Other items needed for the installation that are not included: 0.25 inch copper tubing for water line, half inch ID plastic tubing for drain, 2-conductor 18 to 22 gauge wire. (1) Aprilaire 360 case, (1) replacement water panel, (1) saddle valve, (1) owner's manual, (1) installation manual, (1) humidistat /controller, (1) humidistat installation manual and (1) bag of screws.

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Honeywell HE260A Higher Capacity Whole House Bypass Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)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.

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This flow thru by pass 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. By pass carries air from supply, through humidifier, to 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

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Aprilaire Model 600 Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought Aprilaire Model 600 humidifier to replace an old one and installed it myself. The installation was easy with clear instructions and duct cutting templets. Works fine, the difference in air humidity is noticeable. Automatic mode with the outside temperature sensor is a good feature. Be aware that if your furnace does not have humidifier control 24V terminals with automatic turn-on, you will need a current sensor, which is not included. Check the manual to find the current sensor model number, so that you can by it at the same time.

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The Aprilaire Automatic Humidifier Model 600 takes humidifier innovation to the next level and performs as good as it looks! It offers all of the performance benefits of our other technologically-advanced computer-equipped automatic humidifiers and it's easier than ever to have installed because it includes a built-in bypass damper, which means fewer parts to install. Plus, the damper is conveniently labeled for summer and winter settings, allowing you to set it for the entire season with no guesswork involved. Just set it and let your humidifier run automatically and it will deliver up to 50% more humidity, compared to other competitive units on the market. It also can be installed in manual mode if needed. The Model 600 has an evaporative capacity of .70 gallons per hour and is ideal for a home with up to 4,000 square feet if it's tightly constructed. We believe it's the best performing bypass humidifier on the market! Plenum opening size is 9 3/4"W X 12 1/2"H. The unit housing is reversible for right, or left-hand installation orientation.Included with unit:* 1 installed # 35 Water Panel* Self-piercing saddle valve* # 56 automatic humdistat with outdoor sensing bulb* 110VAC to 24VAC transformer* Installation instructions/plenum cut-out template* Owners Manual

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Honeywell HE120A Whole House Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)It's better than the Sears "panless" we bought several years ago. Decent build quality for what it is. Very easy to install/assemble. Comes with everything needed to install. Handy window to see how the pad is doing. Am using additive to reduce or prevent calcification of the pad, we'll see how that goes. It says can be installed in a place without a drain but ... I wouldn't do that. I does have a built-in overflow drain in the pan so they've clearly planned on overflow. Comes with hose to get between that and the drain. Whacky press-fit drain cup feature. Never had to press-fit a DIY thing before. Fill mechanism is a pretty decent looking float valve. The Sears used a solenoid valve that got so hot it would burn skin.


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Whole house humidifier with a do-it-yourself installation kit included.Install directly to your furnace to replenish moisture throughout the home. 17 gallon output per day and NO drain required.

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Honeywell HM509H8908 TrueSTEAM 9 Gal Humidifier w/H8908 Review

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(More customer reviews)I installed this item in less than a day with a drill, 1 3/4 inch hole saw (rated for metal), wire cutters / strippers, pliers, nut drivers, screw driver with Torx bit, tubing cutter, brazing torch, solder, solder paste, sandpaper and a few other hand tools.
Having a down-draft HVAC and a slab foundation, I needed to install the control unit remotely from the HVAC supply thus I purchased the 10 foot remote option, installed the control on the blower chamber (which is above the furnace and ac coil), then installed the remote steam outlet between the furnace and ac coil below the control unit. Having installed the remote steam outlet below the control unit, "steam rated" t-fittings and p-traps were required as per Honeywell documentation (and common sense). Unfortunately, Honeywell does not offer "steam rated" t-fittings or p-traps as part of the high priced remote installation package ($150.00 plus for a plastic nozzle, 10 feet of insulated automotive radiator hose, two hose clamps, a few brackets and a few sheet metal screws), nor did any plumbing supply or "licensed installer" in my area or on the web, thus I made my own from 1/2 inch copper tubing, elbows, unions and t-fittings purchased from the local hardware chain for around $10. You will need a brazing torch, solder, flux, etc., to construct one, but it is easy.
I am not at all happy with Honeywell customer service, as they would not provide any technical information regarding return vs. supply installation, "steam rated" components, etc., unless I was a "licensed installer". I simply wanted to know if it was acceptable to install the unit in the return air system since, as previously noted, I have a down draft HVAC and a slab foundation, thus there is no access to the supply side. Ultimately, I had to rely on common sense and an understanding of summer humidity in Oklahoma; passing steam over the ac coil in winter would be no different than passing Oklahoma humidity over the ac coil in summer, thus installing the remote nozzle in the space between the furnace and ac coil should not present a problem.
One last note; the schematic for the "recommended" air flow detector may lead one to believe that the "C" wire between the HVAC and the TrueSteam is not required if you decide not to install the "recommended" air flow detector. The "C" wire IS required regardless of the installation of the air flow detector.
In summary, easy to install, but very, very low marks for Honeywell's pathetic customer service.
As a final note, the last "licensed installer" as recommended by Honeywell installed a whole house humidifier in my home that ended up costing me $3700.00 in damages. He wired the system to come on when the blower was on, and neglected to consider whether or not the AC or HEATER was on, thus the unit continually streamed moisture into the HVAC in the summer months. The result was standing, rotting water in the supply ducts. The entire HVAC had to be replaced at my expense since he filed bankruptcy. I won't be calling Honeywell for technical advice, and I advise anyone installing this system to do the same.


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Honeywell HM509H8908 rueSTEAM 9 Gal Humidifier W/H8908 HumidistatTrueSTEAM takes the best features from current steam humidifiers with their efficiency, performance and decreased water consumption, and combines it with the ease ofinstallation, reliability and value of flow-through humidifiers. TrueSTEAM is different from others because it operates independent of equipment operation.And, with its near 1:1 humidification delivery rate, TrueSTEAM delivers the right amount of humidification to keep your customers satisfied.Provides humidity independent of equipment operation, allowing homeowners to reach their desired humidity setpoints regardless of air temperature. Can be remotely mounted up to 20 feet from the system with purchase of remote mount kit- available in 10' or 20' Uses up to 70 percent less water to produce even more moisture than traditional whole-house humidifiers.Requires only a 1-3/4" cut into ductwork and mounts on a separate, lightweight bracket (included) for accurate leveling.Push terminals for easy wiring are routed through an interior harness so no wires are exposed. LED lights indicate when system is running or needs service. Lights also provide feedback to the installer during installation.Multiple sensors sit in a separate compartment to accurately monitor water levels.Application HumidificationType Steam ReservoirCapacity (gal. per day)9 gal per dayVoltage 120 VacMounting Duct or Remote MountTemperatureRange (F) 34F-104F

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Honeywell HM512WTHX9 WIRELESS TrueSteam 12Ga Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I am unhappy with this unit. I've had it for about two years. I live in an older house so the construction is not very tight. An HVAC servicer recommended this 12 gallon Honeywell because our flow-through units were not doing the job and I was uncomfortable with the amount of water they wasted. It was a mistake. The Honeywell barely gets the humidity up a few percent, my winter electricity bills are almost as high as they are when we run the A/C in the summer, and the mineral buildup makes the unit a pain to maintain. The mineral buildup gets stuck in places that are nearly impossible to clean out and keeps the humidifier from operating. After getting persistent "clean tank" errors today, I finally got the humidifier to work by spending two hours picking pieces of mineral out of a closed section of the reservoir with a screwdriver. I had my installer reinstall my old flow-through units and now I basically use the Honeywell as a very expensive supplement. If your house is very tightly constructed you may have a different experience, but if I had to do it again I wouldn't have bought this product.

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Honeywell HM512WTHX9 WIRELESS TrueSteam 12 Gal Humidifier Features: Application flexibility - Mount directly to the duct or remotely up to 20 feet away (with optional remote kit) into tight-fitting or unconditioned air spacesEasy maintenance - Self-regulates cleaning cycles throughout the year. Annual maintenance requires no tools to access and clean, saving time and money on annual contractor service calls. In-line water filter for scale and sediment also provided. 5 Year WarrantyProduct Specifications: Humidification Type: Steam Capacity (gal per day): 12 Gal Capacity (liter per day): 46 L Voltage: 120 VAC Mounting: Duct or Remote Mount (up to 20 ft) Temperature Range: 34-104 F ( 1.1-0 C) Plenum Opening: 1 3/4in Diameter Dimensions: 19"H x 11 1/4"W x 9"D Includes: Hardware and accessories to duct mount, Prestige HD Control,Wireless Adapter Module, and Wireless Outdoor Sensor

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Honeywell HE220A Whole House Bypass Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Make sure to buy the installation kit. This kit is more for the do-it-yourself kind of person. It took me about 2-3 hours to install, wasn't too hard. My house used to have less then %15 humidity in the winter, now I'm always at %50. My house is about 1900sq ft. It makes the winters much more comfortable.

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This flow thru by pass 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. By pass carries air from supp

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Honeywell HE360A Whole House Powered Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)I installed the HE360A onto a new Ruud 95%+ high-efficiency dual-stage heating and cooling system and I'm controlling the unit with a Ritetemp 6080 thermostat. The humidifier works beautifully, and based upon my research with heating and cooling specialists, this unit is optimally-designed to conserve power and to protect the heating and cooling system. Bypass units (that use a piece of ducting connecting the return and supply sides of the system) rob the heating system's efficiency and will push moist air through the system. Installing this unit on the supply side of the ductwork ensures that all of the humidified air will be moved into the home, not back into the system. While this design does use more water than some other units, the savings in power and the increased efficiency of the unit will minimize its financial impact. By the way, I attached the unit to a hot water supply, not cold, as this helps the moisture to be absorbed into the heated air.
The newer Honeywell humidifiers create steam to humidify the air. While this is probably optimal for humidification purposes and should minimize the amount of water used, the amount of electricity these systems use to create the steam will definitely impact your pocketbook. From a "green" perspective, I find that water is a cheaper and more renewable resource than electrical power. The old-fashioned drum humidifier units will save water, but use a holding tray of water to soak a pad that the air travels through. If not cleaned thoroughly and often, they develop mold and mildew and that will get circulated through your house... a very dangerous and unhealthy option.
Installing this unit did prove a bit of a challenge because of it's combination with the Ritetemp 6080 electronic thermostat, which includes a humidistat. Most online "experts" say that the HE360 units won't work with this kind of thermostat/humidistat because of incompatible electrical design of the two systems. However, I'm a firm believer that anything is possible with enough research and who doesn't like a challenge? To make this work, I purchased a small 24VAC SPDT relay from Grainger, part number 4A708 (about $15) and did NOT use the installation kit recommended for the humidifier or the humidistat that was provided with the unit. Since my air handler provides 24VAC to the thermostat and the thermostat interally provides settings to determine when the humidifier will run, I used the relay to control power to the 120VAC side of the system which acts as a switch to turn the entire humidifier on and off. To accomplish this, I installed a new electrical circuit and outlet to be used solely by the humidifer. I installed the relay inside an electrical box to control the power to this outlet. Using low voltage wiring I connected the relay to the "C"ommon contact on the air handler and to the "H"umidifier wire from the thermostat. I then used a wire nut to connect the two yellow wires on the HE360, which basically sets the unit "on" any time it has power. When the air handler is running in heat mode and the thermostat determines that humidification is required, the relay is powered and provides 120VAC power to the outlet and the humidifier is turned on. When the relay loses power, the 120VAC is turned off that the HE360 shuts off. The thermostat can be set to work two ways: to run the humidifier and the air handler's blower anytime when the humidistat says that humidity is required, or to run the humidifier only when the air handler is in heat mode and the blower is running and humidity is required. I could have directly wired this unit to the air handler's power, but I chose to use the outlet so that I could unplug the unit in an emergency or for service.
I strongly recommend this unit... I've tried several of whole house units over the last 20 years and this is the first that really works. I've already helped others to install these units on their HVAC systems and all of them work great, none have had any problems and all are amazed at the difference the humidifier makes in their homes.

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Fan powered flow-thru, whole house humidification. Low maintenance. Includes PerfectFlo water distribution tray. Low water usage. Compact to allow mounting in more applications. Mounts on supply plenum. Air enters humidifier and is forced through the pad by the fan. Humidifies up to 4200 sq. ft. Uses Vista model No. 714 filter pad.

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Honeywell HC26P Whole House Humidifier Pad Review

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(More customer reviews)I checked my son's humidifier. It was a disaster. I don't know how he and his family survived without getting some horrible disease and destroying their lungs. (Who knows, maybe it just boosted their immunity.) We not only replaced the filter but the entire humidifier. Now we all sleep better.
This is a good product, and we will try and replace the filter every year or two as needed.

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Emerson HDC-12 Replacement Moistair Wicking Humidifier Filter, 4-Pack Review

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(More customer reviews)I have an Emerson console-type humidifier that is allegedly capable of putting 13 gallons of water into the air in a 24-hour period. It came with filters from the factory that seem to stand up to this claim. The factory filters are pleated paper, not these fibrous, spongy type that are commonly described as "OEM" replacements.
These honeycomb, fibrous filters work well for a couple of days and then start to lose their ability to draw water up into themselves. Within two weeks they are hard as a rock and no longer wick. This is my second season with these things. I go through an entire case of them (8 sets of 4) in 3 months. The original-style filters, while more expensive, would last me almost 2 months and put much more water into the air (10 gallons a day on the 'medium' fan setting).
It is now difficult to find the pleated, accordian type filters but they are the only ones that work. My advice is to try to find the originals.

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Emerson, 4 Pack Replacement Moistair Wicking Humidifier Filter, For Emerson Consoles #HD1200/1300/1303/1305, Exclusive Trapmax Filtration System, Traps Water Minerals & Dissolved Solids Before They Become Airborne, Chemically Treated To Help Prevent Bacteria Growth.

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Essick Air 4D7 300 Whole-House Console-Style Evaporative Humidifier, Lith Oak Review

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(More customer reviews)It appears that the first guy to review this humidifier didn't bother to read the directions. He said there is no way to tell if the unit needs to be refilled. That is completely incorrect. The digital readout will indicate the level of humidity in the air but if one of the bottles is empty an "F" displays on the left or right to tell you that the bottle on that side needs to be filled. This unit definitely does the job but it is quite flimsy and it is very noisy. I find it hard to justify the $180 price based on build quality but it does do the job.

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Indoor air can become overly dry in the winter months, especially with heating systems in full force. This console-style evaporative humidifier makes it simple to create a comfortable living environment. It provides an impressive output of 13 gallons per day and, with the help of high-quality wicks, can accommodate a whole house up to 2700 square feet. The humidifier comes equipped with two water bottles that fill easily with the refill hose, and it holds up to 5-1/2 gallons total. It also supplies a user-friendly top-access control panel with a digital display for convenient operation. Other highlights include a variable-speed motor with a quiet nighttime setting, separate left and right "refill-bottle" indicators, and automatic shutoff for peace of mind. Two-stage AirCare filters come included. Housed in a handsome cabinet that will nicely complement any decor, the console-style humidifier measures 28 by 13-7/8 by 22-3/8 inches and carries a two-year warranty on the motor and a one-year warranty on all other components, except for the wicks.

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Honeywell HC-14 Replacement Filter for Holmes Cool Moisture Humidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)This Replacement filter works perfectly on my Honeywell HCM-6000. I found that the filter will last longer if you flip it every other water fill up. This will not allow any one side to stay in the water too long and turn sour.

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Keep your Honeywell Holmes Cool Moisture Humidifier in good working order with this single replacement filter (model HC-14). The Protec Antimicrobial Treatment helps prevent the growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae and bacteria on the filter. The filter material is reinforced for maximum efficiency and longer filter life, plus the Dry Lift Handle helps to keep hands dry and clean while changing your filter. This filter is also equipped with an Air Washing prefilter to help trap dust before it enters the filter.
It fits the following Honeywell humidifier models:
Honeywell HCM-6000 Console Series
Holmes: HM3500 Series, HM3600 Series

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