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Honeywell Home HE260 replacement filter

Use part HC26A1008, or any one of HC26P1002 or HC26E1004. Replace every 1 to 3 months depending on water quality (HE360 manual maintenance step fits a new pad).

Any one of these fits · standard choice

Maker lists this model

Honeywell Home HC26A1008 pad

HE260 HE360 Humidifier Pad

Part number: HC26A1008also sold as HC26A1008/U
How many: 1 per unit
How often: Replace every 1 to 3 months depending on water quality (HE360 manual maintenance step fits a new pad)
Size: 10 x 13.13 x 1.5 in

The maker does not say how many pads the unit holds; one is assumed.

Buy HC26A1008 pad on Amazon Manufacturer page

Opens an Amazon search for Honeywell Home HC26A1008 pad. Check the listing says HC26A1008.

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Compare the 3 options

The HE260 holds one filter at a time. Any one of these fits; Honeywell Home ships it with the first one.

Filter	Grade	Size	How often	Buy
HC26A1008 padHC26A1008standard choice	paper humidifier pad with antimicrobial coating	10 x 13.13 x 1.5 in	Every 1 to 3 months depending on water quality (HE360 manual maintenance step fits a new pad)	Amazon
HC26P1002 padHC26P1002	paper humidifier pad with antimicrobial coating	10.06 x 13 x 1.63 in	Every 1 to 3 months depending on water quality (HE360 manual maintenance step fits a new pad)	Amazon
HC26E1004 padHC26E1004	paper humidifier pad with AgION antimicrobial coating	13.13 x 10 x 1.5 in	Every 1 to 3 months depending on water quality (owner's guide maintenance step fits a new pad)	Amazon

Does your exact model share this filter?

Honeywell Home labels several versions of the HE260. Check the label on your unit.

HE260 takes HC26A1008
HE260A same filter
HE260B not confirmed by Honeywell Home

Look-alike models that take a different filter

The smaller HE220 and HE225 take HC22 pads.

Compatible alternatives (third party claims)

These fits are claimed by the seller, not by Honeywell Home. We list them for completeness and label them.

GeneralAire GA35 Third party claim
GeneralAire says its GA35 Vapor Pad fits Honeywell models HE260, HE265, HE360 and HE365
Seller's page
Lennox X2661 Third party claim
Lennox says its Healthy Climate #35 water panel X2661 also replaces Honeywell HC26 pads in HE260A/B, HE265A/B, HE360A/B and HE365A/B
Seller's page

Sources

High confidence: the manufacturer names this exact model on a live page. Each line is the page we read and the day we read it.

Which filter fits resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
HE260 HE360 Humidifier Pad SKU: HC26A1008/U ... This paper humidifier pad with antimicrobial coating fits Honeywell HE260A whole-house humidifiers.
How often customer.resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Honeywell HE360A,B installation guide/owner's manual 69-1176-04 (legacy document), PDF p19-20: 'Every 1 to 3 Months (Depending on Water Quality) ... Place the tray on the new pad'
Size resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Product Height 10 in, Product Length 13.13 in, Product Width 1.5 in; Includes Standard Humidifier Pad

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Which filter fits

resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
HE260 HE360 Humidifier Pad SKU: HC26A1008/U ... This paper humidifier pad with antimicrobial coating fits Honeywell HE260A whole-house humidifiers.
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
10 in x 13 in x 1.5 in Bypass Humidifier Pad SKU: HC26P1002/U ... This paper humidifier pad with antimicrobial coating fits Honeywell HE260A whole-house humidifiers.
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
HE265 HE365 Humidifier Pad with AgION Coating SKU: HC26E1004/U ... This paper humidifier pad with antimicrobial coating fits Honeywell HE260A whole-house humidifiers.
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
10 in x 13 in x 1.5 in Bypass Humidifier Pad ... fits Honeywell HE260A whole-house humidifiers
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
HE260 HE360 Humidifier Pad SKU: HC26A1008/U
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Whole House Humidifier Replacement Pad (White) SKU: HC26A1016/U; Direct Replacement Products: HC26A1008/U HE260 HE360 Humidifier Pad
honeywellhome.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Page for the HE360 (per its URL): Compatible Humidifier Pad HC26P1002 in US; HC26A1016 in Canada (Resideo lists HC26A1008 as the direct replacement for HC26A1016)
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
10 in x 13 in x 1.5 in Bypass Humidifier Pad SKU: HC26P1002/U
honeywellhome.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
HE360 Evaporative Fan-powered Whole Home Humidifier ... Compatible Humidifier Pad HC26P1002 in US; HC26A1016 in Canada
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
HE265 HE365 Humidifier Pad with AgION Coating SKU: HC26E1004/U
customer.resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Honeywell product data 68-0244-1, PDF p3 Accessories: 'HC26E Antimicrobial Humidifier Pad (HE265A,B only)'
customer.resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Honeywell product data 68-0243, PDF p2 Accessories: 'HC26E Humidifier Antimicrobial Pad'

How often

customer.resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Honeywell HE360A,B installation guide/owner's manual 69-1176-04 (legacy document), PDF p19-20: 'Every 1 to 3 Months (Depending on Water Quality) ... Place the tray on the new pad'
customer.resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Honeywell HE360A,B owner's manual 69-1176-04 (legacy document), PDF p19-20: 'Every 1 to 3 Months (Depending on Water Quality) ... Place the tray on the new pad'
airqualityhoneywellstore.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Honeywell owner's guide 69-1423EF-04 (copy hosted by airqualityhoneywellstore.com), PDF p4: 'Every 1 to 3 Months (Depending on Water Quality) ... Place the tray on the new pad'

Size

resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Product Height 10 in, Product Length 13.13 in, Product Width 1.5 in; Includes Standard Humidifier Pad
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Product Height 10.06 in, Product Length 13 in, Product Width 1.63 in
resideo.com Maker's own page checked Oct 1, 2026
Product Height 13.13 in, Product Length 10 in, Product Width 1.5 in; Includes AgION® Antimicrobial Humidifier Pad