Review on Honeywell 32001639 002 Solenoid Valve Kit by Russell Robertson

Although this is an OEM water valve for my Honeywell humidifier, it is very poorly designed. At best, the flow escaping when the valve is opened is just enough to wet the humidifier pad. Additionally, there is a filter at the tapered input end, which is a good idea in theory. However if you have hard water the filter will clog after about 2 months of moderate use and is almost impossible to remove and clean as it is so small and wedged into the conical end. This is the second OEM valve kit I have purchased for my humidifier. After the second OEM valve kit failed, I bought an aftermarket valve kit for about $35 (instead of $80). The aftermarket setup doesn't have a filter (thank goodness) and the flow is more than enough to get the job done. Save your money and buy an aftermarket valve instead of having to worry about it every year when you turn on your heater.