Why it matters
The Honeywell HE205A1000/U Whole House Large Bypass Humidifier 17 GPD is a bypass humidifier that mounts on the furnace or its ductwork.
A bypass humidifier uses the furnace blower to push warm air through a wet panel and back into the return duct, so it adds moisture only while the furnace fan runs.
Whole-house humidifiers need a water supply line, a drain for bypass and fan-powered models, and a humidistat; the replacement water panel or canister is a yearly cost.
Price-wise it sat in the cheapest third of the 15 bypass models we cover when we checked; the button shows today's price.
It qualifies for our list Best Whole-House Humidifiers, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Compared with the Honeywell HE240D Whole House Bypass Flow-Through Humidifier (HE240D2001/U): warranty 5-Year Limited Warranty here vs 1-Year-Limited Warranty.
Warranty, per the maker: 5-Year Limited Warranty.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Homes with forced-air heating
- Dry winters across the whole house
Look elsewhere if
- Homes without ductwork
Pros and cons
Pros
- Humidifies every room the ducts reach
Cons
- Professional install for most homes
- Yearly water panel or canister
Limitations to weigh
- Not stated on the Honeywell HE205A1000/U Whole House Large Bypass Humidifier 17 GPD listing: rated home size, output per day. Ask the seller or check the manual before relying on it.
Specifications
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| Price | $224.99 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Model number | HE205A1000/U | Retailer |
| Wattage | 7 W | Retailer |
| Output gpd | 17.0 gal/day | Retailer |
| Voltage | 24 V | Retailer |
| Fill type | Direct Water Line | Retailer |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More whole-house humidifiers we cover
- Honeywell HE280D Whole House Bypass Humidifier (HE280D2001/U) $239.99
- Aprilaire Model 600 Large Whole House Bypass Humidifiers (600M) $285.99
- Honeywell HE150A1005/U TrueEASE Advanced Small Evaporative Bypass Humidifier 12 GPD $329.99
- Aprilaire 400 Whole-House Humidifier
- Aprilaire 720 Fan Powered Evaporative Humidifier (720M) $479.99
All whole-house humidifiers, compared in one table · Every Honeywell product we cover
Final verdict
A sensible choice for homes with forced-air heating. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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