What would cause condensation on the Humidifier itself?
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Where is the humidifier located? Is it in a location with humidity from a washer? It may be the gasket. Make sure it's not crimped or damaged. They are inexpensive to replace.
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The humidifier ingests warm water and heats it up to inject into the HVAC system. I'm just a DIY'er but my guess would be either:1) very high humidity in the space with the humidifier;2) cool/cold temp. in the space with the humidifier;3) steam leaking from the humidifier and condensing on the case.
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Typically condensation occurs when warm moist air hits a cooler surface. So if the unit is in a flush cycle and refills with cold water it could cause condensation much like a toilet tank filling with cold water does. Since the unit is made from plastic it shouldn't matter. Another option may be the seal on the tank is leaking steam. Check to make sure the seal is in place and the unit is fully locked when making steam.
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My "guess" ... If the condensation is warm/hot ....it's not sealed correctly... the rubber/foam seal at the top of the body that snugs up to the top of the humidifier must be tight.... If it's not.. steam is able to escape... hope this helps.... Greg
194180
The unit is made of plastic, so you might want to place something non-burnable between unit and radiator. Perhaps place humidifier on floor under radiator. I hope one of these works for you.
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Unacceptable that your humidifier beeps all the time--Send it back to the manufacturer (we had to do this once) and get a refund (or your humidifier back!Good luck! Joan
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I have the Hello Kitty model and the same thing happened. For some reason the fan gets misaligned even though I have it on a flat surface and it hardly moves. I called Crane and if you are under warranty they will replace it. I think it may be a flaw in most of their humidifiers, I have gone through 3 of them already due to the same problem every time.
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Most likely it is condensation caused by cool weather of a thunderstorm and then coming into you warmer house environment. Suggest letting it dry thouroughly by turning inside out for at least 24 hours in a dry place and then folding and storing and using the moisture packs it was packed with. To prevent avoid when possible going suddenly from one extreme temp to another.
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You'll figure it out quickly if condensation is on your windows...it will mean the humidity is too much. I don't know the exact number.
1540352
white dust is probably referring to mineral deposits, if this is the case then it's the fact that you have hard water that causes this and not the humidifier.
2068990
A few things. If it's several years old and it's running all day, the motor could have burned out. After usage, was the humidifier cleaned including wiping the blades? Was it ever stored where there is dampness such as a basement? Several factors. I've had mine over 8 years and it's a table top. When it goes, I know I got my money's worth and will buy another unit. It is NOT worth it to replace the motor IF that is the problem as it's too costly. Good luck.
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Sorry, I have no idea. The humidifier only lasted 2 years before it died. Very disappointed considering the price I paid.
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Hi Andres, I really don't know the answer to your question. It is my understanding that this is a humidifier. I got it to add moisture to the air. I don't think that temperature impacts that, although the amount of moisture already in the air might impact it. When I turn it on, I can see that it is putting out moist air and it runs until it runs out of water or until I cut it off. In times of dryness I have to fill it in the morning and then again at bedtime (twice a day)
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I'm not sure what the problem could be, I have not had any problems like that. Be sure the mist does not come too close to furniture or any thing else. Other than that, I really don't know what it could be.
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I have a gauge that detects humidity in the house and it changes when I run the humidifier, plus there is less static electricity in the air. No vapor because it's cold air. No condensation because it has an automatic shut off feature when it reaches the level of humidity that you preset.
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The camera is not dust/drip/water proof. Condensation can occur in situations of dramatic temperature or humidity changes.
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It's a calcium build up. It'll disable your humidifier altogether if not it's not regularly cleaned. When I first bought the humidifier, I also bought a solution that was supposed to help keep calcium buildup at bay. It didn't. So now I clean the humidifier once a month by letting the heating mechanism soak overnight (or while I'm at work) in vinegar. It works like a dream. This was my boyfriend's suggestion, so I can't take credit for it. But I'll swear on a stack of humidifiers that it works each and every time.
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My suggestion is to leave the unit operating in a closed space, with a door (a bathroom is good for this), for a couple of hours. then check if there is visible vapor. It your living space is exceedingly dry (especially if you have electric heating), the water vapor emitted will evaporate very rapidly after coming off the transducer. It takes a while for the relative humidity in the space being humidified to be high enough for water vapor to be visible.
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I would contact Essick. Last year my humidifier didn't work but just groaned when I first started it. It was only the second year I'd had it. I called Essick and learned that the year before, the motors were defective in a group that had been sold. Because I had my receipt which I faxed to Essick, a new humidifier was sent to me a no charge. It worked well last season and is working well this season with new filters. I doubt that your problem is a filter issue. Good luck.
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Probably. One of the issues you might run into is that it's just a real slight trickle of excess coming from the humidifier pump. Most condensate pumps I can think of would be overkill. ...unless you wanted to take the opportunity to put this into a sump...