Honeywell HE220

Pros: Pretty easy to put in.

Cons: No bypass damper. More water is wasted than I'd like to have.

The Bottom Line: If you want a humidifier that is affordable, and easy to install, look at this, It can be found at most retails home centers.

Review: As I was growing up, we've always had those old free standing console unit that had to be filled with water daily, and dad refuse to use the furnace mount humidifier due to water leakage. I have brought a console unit when I first moved out on my own ...

Pros: easy and maintenance free (almost)

Cons: About a hundred bucks more per month in water bills here.

Review: I hated the floating ball water shut off for evaporation units, so bought this as it was the only unit available with an electrical solenoid to open the valve. That part works fine with the humidistat turning water on only when required. Here in ...