Bought this today yet no discernable vapor seems to be coming out after leaving it on for 2 hours. No difference in room humidity. Others?
2073600
It took a while for the filter to get saturated and for humidity to rise--but I started to notice the water level going down. Even now, moisture does not collect on a hand held in the air coming out of the humidifier, but the humidity is going up and I keep putting water into the tank.
2073601
Not a happy customer myself--would have gladly sent it back had I not let return time lapse. Now I am stuck with it and haven't used since purchased over 6 months ago.
2073602
This model humidifies via a saturated filter - you won't see any vapor as you would from an ultrasonic mechanism. Ultrasonics work well but are IMHO a real pain to maintain. This works well also and you just need to change the filters periodically. Two hours is usually not nearly long enough to detect a humidity increase. If your home has been very dry, 12 hours at least.
2073603
It takes longer than 2 hours, I bought a very cheap humidity/thermometer and it showed that it took about 8 hours to show a difference and 24 hours to reach max efficiency. I keep it on 24/7 and it works well. I have two, one for the bedroom and a bigger one for the house.
1232623
I noticed an interesting odor when I first started operating the humidifier however that subsided within a day or so. Almost smelled like new plastic if that makes sense. Hope this helps!
1140966
No maintenance, a warm mist. Only problem. the small patch they provided is small, the vapor smell does not last long, about 30 to 45 minutes.
1964519
Bought one some time ago, what I found out is the air flow is low volume. Hold your hand over the top and you will feel a slight air flow.I installed a small computer system (thermal logger) and download the data every 6 months to check on the temperature and humidity. My readings are consistant year round. hope this helps
2204094
I did a discharge test and it went for ~ 4 hours before the light intensity started to drop. After 5 hours the intensity dropped faster but even after 7.5 hours it was still putting out useable light. I'd post a photo of the discharge plot but I can't see how to do it for this product.
1609691
I would return it. Mine worked well for about 3 days and started doing it. It hasn't worked since. It seems like a lot of people are having issues with these humidifiers.
643686
I just assembled mine and tried it as well, the vapor is coming out the bottom, I tried the wiggle technique, but still no help. I emailed the company but guess I won't hear back until Monday.
1503185
Hi, I think it also depends on if you just have it on for humidity or if you have it on as diffuser. I have never had it 10/12 hours or if I did, very rarely. I had a regular diffuser that I bought not from amazon and that one truly lasts. its called the premium whisper diffuser off abundanthealth. This one is ok, but isn't exactly how I would have wanted it to work. takes more ti fill and clean where as the other one I had was quite a sinch. Anyway, sometimes the wate lasts a bit longer than 3 hours, but rarely the 10/12 hours. Maybe I am doing something wrong on my end. Hope I helped some.
1362006
You got yours to work? How'd you do that? Haha I can't get mine to soak up anything. I know it's humid too!
1609693
I just bought this too. Got it at Canadian Tire. Vapors came out at first then after about 20 minutes no vapors then we found it leaking. Dried it out and we will be returning it over the weekend. This items sucks. Thinking that all bottle humidifiers will do the same thing so I will be purchasing another beaker one from pureguardian. They are are my Walmart for $29.99. I already have one and it works really well so I will picking up a second one for my daughter's room.
121597
No. The instructions states that you will not see any vapor for this humidifier. As long as the water continues to go down, it should be working.
1199857
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.
122080
I got the same problem, my one is elephant model. no vapor come out suddenly after two weeks of use, so disappointed and dunno how to fit it!!!!!!
159506
I use this in my classroom. It will run for about 2-3 hrs and then it shuts it self off. Yes-there is a mist-looks a little like smoke and no-it does not dehumidify. If the room is warm the mist may be harder to see. It also doesn't over whelm a room with humidity. I cannot use any fragrance sprays because of allergies so I depend on my little vapor machine and some essential oils to refresh my classroom. Has worked very well for 3 weeks. I don't use the lights as it distracts my students. Are you sure you pressed the other button for the vapor? The one on the left is for lights...the right for vapor. I use this in my classroom. It will run for about 2-3 hrs and then it shuts it self off. Yes-there is a mist-looks a little like smoke and no-it does not dehumidify. If the room is warm the mist may be harder to see. It also doesn't over whelm a room with humidity. I cannot use any fragrance sprays because of allergies so I depend on my little vapor machine and some essential oils to refresh my classroom. Has worked very well for 3 weeks. I don't use the lights as it distracts my students. Are you sure you pressed the other button for the vapor? The one on the left is for lights...the right... » Read More I use this in my classroom. It will run for about 2-3 hrs and then it shuts it self off. Yes-there is a mist-looks a little like smoke and no-it does not dehumidify. If the room is warm the mist may be harder to see. It also doesn't over whelm a room with humidity. I cannot use any fragrance sprays because of allergies so I depend on my little vapor machine and some essential oils to refresh my classroom. Has worked very well for 3 weeks. I don't use the lights as it distracts my students. Are you sure you pressed the other button for the vapor? The one on the left is for lights...the right for vapor. « Show Less
544259
Cool. It's ionized so there not actually much vapor, just a thin stream. I love mine and I even thought about getting another one if that ever tears up. It's great for eo's :)
955863
I haven't noticed any abnormal heating but it doesn't last long! 2 to 3 hours tops!
1292992
You know, that is really strange. Mine was fully expanded within the hour.I just cut open the plastic slowly and let it decompress. It was really quick. I'm afraid you may have a defective one. Also it has been pretty cold, that may have something to do with it. Yeah, ours had no scent at all ,I could'nt be happier. Let me know what happens, I was planning on purchasing another one. Good luck. Manuel