Honeywell vs. Aprilaire Whole

Honeywell vs. Aprilaire®
Whole-House Bypass Humidifiers
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Honeywell HE265
Aprilaire® Model 600
17-Gallon Bypass Whole-House Humidifier
17-Gallon Bypass Whole-House Humidifier
PerfectFlo™ Water
Distribution Tray.
Quickly and evenly
distributes water
over pad, leaving
no standing water
in the tray itself.
Flat Water
Distribution Tray.
Unchanneled
bottom can lead
to uneven water
distribution and
standing water
in the tray after
operation.
AgION™
Anti-Microbial
Humidifier Pads.
Coating helps
inhibit the growth
of mold, bacteria,
fungus and algae
in the unit.
Humidifier pads
not coated with
anti-microbial
agent.
UV Stabilizer
with Carbon Black
coating protects
the humidifier
pad frame from
penetrating UV
exposure/damage.**
Interior plastics
are unprotected.
H1008 Humidity
Control measures
off dew point,
maintaining
humidification
consistency
within the comfort
zone as outdoor
temperatures
change.
AutoTrac Humidity
Control measures
off relative
humidity (RH)
which fluctuates
within the comfort
zone as outdoor
temperatures
change.
H1008 Humidity
Control features
integrated
humidity sensor
for automatic
control of the
humidifier.
AutoTrac Humidity
Control requires
a seperate sensor
for automatic
control (according
to installation
instructions).
Sensor not included
in humidifier
purchase.
he Honeywell Advantage
Aprilaire® Model 600
17-Gallon Bypass Whole-House Humidifier
17-Gallon Bypass Whole-House Humidifier
10 min.
10 min.
5 min.
ON
OFF
5 min.
ON
Effective
Humidifier
Cycle
OFF
Time
Aprilaire
Due to sensing relay,10 min.
water flow doesn’t
5 min.
begin until the call
for heat is
sent and
ON
the furnace fan
Effective delaying
actvates,
Humidifier
pad
saturation
Cycle
and reducing
OFF
humidification
cycle time.
Time
Time
Clamp and
thumbscrew lid
form a tight,
precise fit.
Snap-Lock lid
fittings. Torque
on lid prior to
install may
cause loose fit.
Robust solenoid
features quiet
operation.
Solenoid has an
audible click when
it energizes.
Quick Installation.
Duct clips allow for
fewer screws in duct
mounting the
Humidifier (2 with
option for 4). Smaller
footprint of H1008
humidistat requires
only a 1" diameter
duct hole.
Humidifier requires
4 screws for
duct mounting.
Humidistat requires
4.5"W x 2.75"H
duct hole and four
screws to mount.
Honeywell backs
all of our
humidifiers with an
industry-leading
5-Year Warranty.
Aprilaire
humidifiers
have a 1-Year
Limited Warranty.
Furnace Cycles
Honeywell
Furnace Cycles
Honeywell
Furnace Cycles
Effective
Humidification
Cycles. Water
flow begins
immediately
with a call for
heat to the
furnace.
Furnace Cycles
Honeywell HE265
Aprilaire
10 min.
5 min.
ON
Humidifier
Cycle
Humidifier
Cycle
OFF
Time
1-Year Limited Warranty
Honeywell Whole-House Humidifiers
Honeywell offers the most extensive Humidifier product line available, including steam, powered, bypass and
drum models, as well as replacement pads. Easy to install and built for reliability, Honeywell humidifiers include
industry exclusives like patented PerfectFlo™ water distribution trays and AgION™ anti-microbial pads and
an industry-leading five-year warranty.
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Honeywell Air Cleaners meet
American Lung Association® Health House®
guidelines and feature the ALA logo.
Call toll-free 1-800-328-5111
E-mail info@honeywell.com
Automation and Control Solutions
In the US:
Honeywell
1985 Douglas Drive North
Golden Valley, MN 55422-3992
In Canada:
Honeywell Limited
35 Dynamic Drive
Toronto, Ontario M1V 4Z9
www.honeywell.com
50-9480
October 2006
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