Honeywell HM506H8908 Truesteam Humidifier, 6-Gallon-Best Seller in USA
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$792.81Price : $339.99Code : B001DY3VIU* Special discount only for limited time
Product Feature
- Application flexibility - Mount directly to the duct or remotely up to 20 feet away into tight-fitting or unconditioned air spaces
- Installs in minutes - Limited duct cutting and bracket-mount design takes less than 5 minutes to complete
- Easy 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
Product Description
Honeywell HM506H8908 rueSTEAM 6 Gal Humidifier & H8908 Humidistat TrueSTEAM takes the best features from current steam humidifiers with their efficiency, performance and decreased water consumption, and combines it with the ease of installation, 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) 6 gal per dayVoltage 120 VacMounting Duct or Remote MountTemperature Range (F) 34F-104F This product should be purchased & installed by a qualified contractor.
Product Detail
- Amazon Sales Rank: #157009 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Honeywell
- Model: HM506H8908
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.80 pounds
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Product Reviews
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Complete waste of money
By Donald E. Staten
Contractor warned me that he was having issues with the Honeywell steam humidifier. Claimed I would be lucky if it lasted 3 years. Thinking I could live with 3 years, I had him install it. I really wanted a steam humidifier. Well, it last a little longer than 3 weeks. Contractor brought me a new one, and same thing. I am now in process of installing an Aprilaire which cost a few hundred more. Honeywell, you should pull this product from the market.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
I've owned one since 2008
By JAMES HILTON
I had no option but to buy this product. My new furnace was in such a tight space that they could not install a conventional humidifier unless it voided it's warranty.
SOooo it's Truesteam or nothing. Let me say that it humidifies better than any other humidifier but it is NOT a set it and forget it product. First, it has to be installed correctly (esp.the wiring). If you have the chops do it fine , but otherwise get an HVAC dealer to do it for you. Second, get a Honeywell Reverse Osmosis Filter System (about $200 & easy to install)to go with it. This will save you time and $$ down the line. I went 2yrs without one and the scaling and cleaning and replacement of the water sensor unit ($60) each year was a pain...and my softened water is not that bad. Third, an probably most important, get to know your troubleshooting manual (Honeywell has a video that's pretty good as well - [Google: Truesteam Tuneup]). If you don't you will have endless service calls because the warning lights go on and the unit stops working 2-4 times a season and you have to diagnose the problem. The blinking warning light system will tell you 95% of the time what the issue is by the # of blinks. Since I'm now an expert it's easy to get it going again.
Bottom line..I love the way it humidifies. Very even and efficient since my fan is on all the time. Better than Aprilaires I've owned. BUT.. you have to get to know the unit. If you don't you WILL get frustrated. I don't look forward to selling my house and explaining this to the new buyer.
UPDATE: I inquired about the APRILAIRE 800 Steam Humidifier (Hey..if it works better I'll try it) and was told by their #1 dealer in the area that the Aprilaire rep has told them to stay away from the unit...too many unresolved problems. Translation: endless service calls. Like with Truesteam the fixes are probably not difficult but the average homeowner doesn't want all the maintenance issues.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Questionable reliability - high energy costs
By Danschy
I had my furnace replaced in Dec-2009), and the installer recommended a Honeywell TruSteam humidifier. It worked OK the first two heating seasons; I cleaned it when I shut it off in spring per the manual. This heating season (2011-2012) I started getting alarms that it needed to be cleaned or I needed to call service. I cleaned it multiple times, including cleaning the water sensor assembly, to no avail. Per the troubleshooting guide I am now supposed to replace the sensor and/or valve. I do not intend to work on it any further. Even if I get it working again, I will be needing to spend far more time cleaning it than is reasonable.
Note that the water used is not particularly high in mineral content, coming from Lake Michigan. My previous unit was an AprilAire, which was only cleaned every year or two and worked flawlessly for the 25 year life of the furnace.
The other thing to keep in mind is that this unit uses electricity to boil the water. There is a warning in the installation manual about your electricity costs rising. It seems ironic to have put in a highly efficient furnace but now have a humidifier that counters the improvement. The unit is also somewhat noisy, bothering guests in the nearby bedroom.
Update 3/6/12: I managed to get the humidifier working again so I could run a couple quick tests. With outside air in the 30's, my 2000 sq ft house (pretty well insulated and sealed) was running around 33% humidity with no humidifier. I ran it for about day, humidity set for 50%, and it went up to around 42% before it died. Based on my quick tests and measurement of kw usage, my electricity cost would be between $200 and $400 for my 5-month heating season with electricity at 13c/kWh.
Update 1/28/13: A couple updates. Despite my 3/6/12 comment about it dying, I managed to get it working again, and have finally figured out why it was failing repeatedly for the last 2 heating seasons. Honeywell has released a service bulletin regarding cracks on the water level sensor assembly. The cracks apparently cause water to be wicked up the sensor legs which triggers the overflow alarm. If you turn the humidifier off for a couple days it will dry out and work again, which is what I've been doing the past couple years without knowing why it was recovering. I just installed a new water sensor assembly ($45 - covered under warranty). It appears to be made of a different material, which I hope will last longer than the two years the first one lasted.
Regarding energy usage, my short term test mentioned in the 3/6/12 comment is not indicative of season long energy usage. For the 1000 hours I've run it this year I've averaged around 100W, so that works out to more like $10/month, although this has been a very mild winter with minimal humidification demands.
Based on the updates, I've raised the rating from one to two stars, but remain disappointed overall with the performance and would not recommend it.
Update 4/20/13: After the above mentioned sensor replacement I have had no further issues. Today I turned it off for the season and am in the process of cleaning it - soaking everything in vinegar. I captured energy usage for the period 12/24/12 through 4/20/13. Average power consumed was 131w - total cost of electricity for the period (14c/kWh) was $71. I'm a little more satisfied with it and have begrudgingly raised the rating to 3 stars.
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