Mine has died I started up my Whisper Mill yesterday, it we *PFFFLBT!!* and started spitting milled foam (like the stuff from the top of the grain canister). Anyone else had thi problem? If so, is it a total loss, cost to fix, etc? Mine has died I started up my Whisper Mill yesterday, it we *PFFFLBT!!* and started spitting milled foam (like the stuff from the top of the grain canister). Anyone else had thi problem? If so,... » Read More Mine has died I started up my Whisper Mill yesterday, it we *PFFFLBT!!* and started spitting milled foam (like the stuff from the top of the grain canister). Anyone else had thi problem? If so, is it a total loss, cost to fix, etc? « Show Less
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I used mine twice. On the second use it died. I can't get it to work at all. I put some almonds in with the white rice. About a small handful. My husband took it apart and cleaned it but it still won't work. And yes, we pushed the breaker button on the bottom.
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I have a whisper mill 10 yr old and it just died today. I was grinding the same wheat I always grind when it started making a funny noise and quit. It tripped the breaker. The flour was packed in the arm to the recepticle and as it came out of the grinder. I cleaned both out and reset the breaker on the bottom of the grinder and tried again 3 times, each the same result. The smell of hot electrical and then nothing.We ground flax with it and gummed it up 4 years ago. My husband took it apart and cleaned everything and put it back together. It has worked for 4 years until today. Let me know if you have fixed yours. Jan C I have a whisper mill 10 yr old and it just died today. I was grinding the same wheat I always grind when it started making a funny noise and quit. It tripped the breaker. The flour was packed in the arm to the recepticle and as it came out of the grinder. I cleaned both out and reset the breaker on the bottom of the grinder and tried again 3 times, each the same result. The smell of hot electrical and then nothing.We ground flax with it and gummed it up 4 years ago. My husband took it apart and cleaned everything and put it back together. It has worked for 4 years until today. Let me... » Read More I have a whisper mill 10 yr old and it just died today. I was grinding the same wheat I always grind when it started making a funny noise and quit. It tripped the breaker. The flour was packed in the arm to the recepticle and as it came out of the grinder. I cleaned both out and reset the breaker on the bottom of the grinder and tried again 3 times, each the same result. The smell of hot electrical and then nothing.We ground flax with it and gummed it up 4 years ago. My husband took it apart and cleaned everything and put it back together. It has worked for 4 years until today. Let me know if you have fixed yours. Jan C « Show Less
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The only time mine stopped working was when one of my daughters ground sesame seeds in it, not realizing that high fat seeds/grains will gum it up.You could see if it is under warranty.
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Mine started with a high pitched buzzing noise and now after 4 months the motor is not running right and mist output is low. I am having it replaced as I like the features. If I get one that works and does not make the noise, I will be very happy! :)
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Ours just went out as well after inserting a new keg... had it since Dec of 2008 without any issues. I'm hoping someone has an answer for this problem as we can't figure out what went wrong!
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I have had mine for 3-4 years and it just stopped dispensing the powder. Called RCBS and since it is beyond the one year warrantee, there is nothing they can do replace. Repairing is not done. Anyone have any suggestions as to where it might be repaired. This is a lot of money for something that's not constantly used and can't be repaired. Dave
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sounds scary ... especially for me as my millstone only lasted 2 yrs instead of 5-10 yrs. So i guess i am getting more residual corundum in the milled grains. I read the link you posted - one of the reviewers there is of the opinion that were will residue in any kind milled grain - so its like 'pick you poison' scenario here.i guess i will try eat more rice now :-)
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The only thing you can do is keep it clean with the cleaner they sell. Outside of that, if it quits misting, there's usually not much you can do or replace yourself! Kinda sucks because I know they fail for no good reason, but it's my favorite humidifier when it works! You may try reseating the water container into the base unit and or jarring it a little bit to see if something is stuck. I wouldn't attempt to dis-assemble it. Messing with water and electricity is dangerous.
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Again, didn't know foam was a problem. Also, can't answer to the leakage issue as mine still works perfectly after a ton of use. Maybe the other review is juicing tougher stuff. Mine works great with no complaints.
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I'm not sure why it died. I've used it almost everyday but never faced any issue. May be u got a faulty item. If u want anything else let me know.
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same here- tried cleaning it, no luck- when I first turn it on a lot of mist comes out and then hardly any, then puffs, then nothingedit- just poured out a lot of the water out of the cup and it works beautifully again! I think it requires a lot less water in the cup than you might think...I misplaced the measuring cup that came with mine. Although if yours doesn't mist at all that's probably not the problem....edit again- it ran out of water before the cycle was done...so that doesn't seem right to me either
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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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Yes mine has done the same thing. Had it for 4 years if not 5 years maybe a little longer. But sure got my money out of it. Sad that I needed to replace it today and can't find a store that carries it locally. Target is the only place I have not checked but it's to far to go to right now. So will just make do today and probably order this one or the next model up from Amazon.
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Hi C23, how did u finally resolve this issue, or did U?I see others suggested the foam inside was likely impeding the flow into the reservoir. I see 1 person took it out, added oil, then put it back in - a good idea as I think its needed to prevent oil from outflowing too fast... Hope u found a solution!
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E-mail the company Craftwell, I actually just had to do the same for a different problem, they were extremely helpful. I love this machine it's incredible and I told them so, they were ready to check it out. Try it you have nothing to lose. Good luck!
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Nate, I've owned this machine about 9 months now. I've put several hundred sheets through it. Some I've put straight in, in little packs, the machine ate them up. Others, I've stacked and laid them in, and closed the lit, it ate them as well. I read all the reviews too, prior to buying. I compared more $ costs to bigger and better machines, but who wants to pay $$$ big dollars just to shred junk you don't want, or need? My idea is this machine for the money it cost, does a better than average job, and doesn't jam. I think I've seen my wife feed it so much paper, hand fed, group after group for long enough to cause the machine to jam once. Once! When it did that, it backed itself up, and cleared the jam. I had her wait a little while to let it cool down. Gotta remember it's not a professional machine, but a darn good home owner's machine that does the job. There's always somebody somewhere that'll review that it's a terrible machine. Gotta expect that. But more, many more, said it was very good. Including my review. Good luck. rw
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The zassenhaus grinder has a 25 year warranty. Maybe before making a waraty claim you should check the following 1. Is yours a pepper grinder or a salt grinder? You can tell from a small letter on the upper nut. Make shure you put salt on the salt one and pepper on the one with the "p". 2. Some mills don't work propperly with large size grains. If this is the case try the mill with a smaller or just regular size of grain. 3. Try moving the set up on the dischrge side to the coarse side and see if it grinds. The step by step to finer. 6 is coarser 1 is finer. 4. Finnaly check if there are pepper grains in the grinder. ( it happened to me) specilly in the first load that comes with the grinder, it runs out quick and then one thinks that the mill does not work any more when it only needs a reload. 5. Try to make it work! You will enjoy the best pepper grinder arround... Regerds, a Happy user.
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I had the same problem... within the first week. Packed it up and sent it back for a refund.This is my second Venta humidifier. My first one lasted three years with daily use. I loved it. Would not buy another.
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Not surprised. Mine isn't producing much mist and I expect it will quit any day now. Unhappy with this purchase and not cheap. I would send it back or email the manufacturer.