Solenoid valve switching continuously he220

Try removing the cover, and manually cycling on the controler switch? Does the solenoid click on, next to the humidifier (the unit with the water line running through it, with wires coming out of it)? If it does click on, is water running down the water pad? It doesn't necessarily drain water when it's working correctly. All of the water SHOULD be getting evaporated into the air return duct.

If it's clicking on, but no water is running out, you should check the water supply saddle valve and make sure it wasn't turned off during servicing.

If it's not clicking on, you should test that you are getting voltage (12v-18v DC) to the solenoid. If you're not, check all wiring connections and make sure they're tight. If you still don't get power, you have either a problem with your control unit/humidistat, your DC power supply, or the control board on your furnace. You may need to call a HVAC technician at that point, depending on your comfort level/skill level in that regard.

When you say the solenoid "stays hot" do you mean it's physically hot to the touch? Hotter than the water lines running into it?

If the solenoid is getting hot, it probably has a bad coil, and if you continue to operate it, you will probably burn up your DC power supply.

If you're getting voltage, you have water pressure, and the solenoid is still not opening, replace the solenoid.

HI

I have similar isssue with HE220 but in my case the water run through all ththe time, even when unplugged from the power outlet.
Would that be solenoid issue?
the unit run fine for last season so the wiring is fine.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Not sure how much this will help you, but here is a link in pdf format to the Installation Manual, if you don't have one http://www.honeywellcentral.com/ssi/pdf/honeywell-commercial/HE220-Installation.pdf

If all else fails here is a number for Honeywell. Ask for Technical Support. (877) 841-2840

replace solenoid....there may have been calcium or rust that clogged up in the valve which is causing the solenoid to stay open

If you are not getting voltage to the solenoid valve then start at the transformer and check if you are getting 24 volts. If not then turn off power to the transformer and set your meter to continuity and check the transformer, if you dont have continuity the transformer is bad and must be replaced. If the transformer is good then check the wring to make sure the connections are tight and the humidistat, if that check out good then the current sensing relay/ sail switch is bad.

I have a HE220, HE 260 humidifier..by pass, flow thru. There is no water flow between the hot water tank and the humidifer. The water valve is on. Is there an inexpensive part I can replace myself first before calling a plumbing contractor?

My carrier humidifier does not show any runoff of water in the over flow. it does not appear to be getting water

With the Honeywell he220, you will use alot of water, trying to turn down the water will only reduce your amount of humidity in the home, you may be able to adjust it a little but you need to take the cover off and reduce the water flow a little at a time watching the water as it flows across the pad, you just have to make sure the humidifier pad is getting plenty of water across it, to little and you lose your humidification, hope that was helpful to ya, thanks for your question,
mr.grzz

You can try installing the water line to your hot water if it is installed on cold line for more humidification. You should make sure your humidistat is up line 6" @least from humidifier for proper humidification measurement.

Mine had the same problem no water through the solenoid. It turned out to be the little adapter with the needle hole on it, attached to the solenoid on the intake side. It was clogged, cleaned it out and works great now.