Installed this unit Oct 2012 along with the Honeywell Prestige 2.0
Honeywell YTHX9321R5061 Prestige® 2.0 HD Comfort System Kit
. Couldn't be happier!
Needed the upgraded thermostat so that we could enjoy humidification. We had a heat pump installed in 2009, and ever since I've been electrocuted if I touch the cat, move on the couch, or touch the granite counter top! It didn't matter. God help you if I touched you! Also, some of the furniture joints were shrinking (bed frames were quite obvious).
Just two weeks into the new atmosphere I haven't been shocked one time.
I did install a clear 1/2" drain line (based on other reviews) on the output so that I could observe the excess flow of water from the unit. This was a fantastic idea. The electric valve is off/on only. It does not adjust water flow based on your humidification setting, so being able to manually minimize waste is essential. To effect manual control then I obviously installed a throttle valve between the water input and the humidifer.
Observations: The instructions are quite clear that the unit should be installed on the supply side, not the return side. Also, there are vents on the outside of the unit which are visible in the marketing photos. These vents ONLY provide air flow for the humidifier's motor -- the internal part of the unit where water is passing by is sealed off and no conditioned air is escaping out the visible vents.
Also installed:
- the wireless module to support the wireless connectivity of the thermostat with the furnace control
Honeywell YTHM5421R1002 Prestige IAQ 2.0 EIM Module Kit
- the Redlink Internet interface to support access via smartphone (which provides access to basic system controls) and/or the Honeywell website (you have to create an account and then input the code you input from the bottom of the Redlink) -- you can then have FULL control of the heating/cooling settings and scheduling from anywhere!
Honeywell THM6000R1002 Red Link Enabled Internet Gateway
For my part, setup of the thermostat and the Redlink was a breeze.
This Honeywell product line is fairly new at the time of my review -- I couldn't find any contractors with actual experience installing it so I offered a deal to the folks who were nicest on the phone: How's about a reduction in the installation rate for the privilege of using mine as a learning opportunity. They took me upon the deal so for $130 the wiring of the EIM (wireless module) and overall verification of system performance we were done! (One contractor bid $600 and another bid $300 -- I had already physically installed the humidifier, and it only took the tech two hours to complete his portion, so some of those HVAC contractors are accustomed to making $150 to $300 an hour -- but not off me!)
Again, couldn't be happier with the Honeywell product.
| Brand | Honeywell |
|---|---|
| Special Feature | PerfectFLO® water distribution tray optimizes efficiency and water usage |
| Color | light gray |
| Filter Type | HEPA |
| Floor Area | 4500 Square Feet |
| Operation Mode | Evaporative |
| Product Dimensions | 17.25"D x 21.25"W x 14.38"H |
| Item Weight | 16.14 Pounds |
| Room Type | Living Room |
| Model Name | HE360A |
| Included Components | Saddle Valve Assembly: Saddle valve and top clamp (1), Threaded bottom clamp (1), Bolts (2), Rubber gasket (1) Eyelet (1), Plastic bushing (1), 1/4 in. (6.35 mm) OD feed water tubing, Humidifier, 1/2 in (12.7 mm) ID drain tubing, Connecting and mounting hardware: Wire nuts (4), No. 8 sheet metal screws (18), Drain tube clamp Feed tube mounting clamps (6), Brass inserts (2), Plastic compression rings (2), H8908 Humidistat, 18 gauge, two-strand thermostat wire, Sail switch |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Manufacturer | Honeywell Home |
| Part Number | HE360A1027 |
| Item Weight | 16.14 pounds |
| Item model number | HE360A1075 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | For homes up to 4,500 square feet |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Number Of Pieces | 1 |
| Special Features | PerfectFLO® water distribution tray optimizes efficiency and water usage |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
