I don't understand how, when, why it works as humidifier? So it has water in the tank but what triggers the "mist". Really rotten directions.
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3 buttons in front of the unit that control the humidifier and bladeless fan. instruction manual attatched
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There is a seperate power button/switch that controls the humidifier on the back of the fan. When the tank level gets low, it shuts off automatically.
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There's a switch on the back. Must have the pipe up to the fan connected tho. It's not smart, doesn't sense humidity. Haven't used it enough to know if it shuts itself off when empty but doubt it
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I would not use it as a humidifier. While it does put a small amount of water into the air, the real purpose is to diffuse essential oils. We live in Utah (a high mountain desert) and in the winter use a humidifier as well as our diffuser. If your intent is to add moisture to the air, I would get a humidifier. However, some people will use the humidifier and place Vicks in the reservoir to help with breathing. If that's your intent, then this diffuser and essential oils will work much, much, much better.
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Is the tank full? If yes, it is time to change the water filter. To troubleshoot: remove the water filter (it unscrews from the tank lid) and try without the filter. If it works fine the filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. These filters become slower with time and after a few months of heavy use they don't let through enough water to keep up with the needs of the humidifier. This year, I had two of those filters be bad right out of the package (they did not let through enough water even when new) and I had to exchange them for new ones (thanks Amazon for making this so easy!). By the way: it is perfectly fine to operate the humidifier without the filter, at least temporarily, but there is more white dust on all surfaces when there is no filter installed and the silver ions in the filter keep the tank from getting all slimy and stinky.
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I would recommend getting a humidifier with a better handle, the handle on this is very poor and they don't recommend using it to hold the water tank. The tank can be slippery when wet. I dropped mine trying to fill it and the water tank shattered, and I'm no where near 80 years old.
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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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I doubt it would work well or be good for the humidifier. Water flows from the tank down underneath, where it bubbles and spits and makes water vapor, which rises up the tube in the middle.
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I think you have a faulty humidifier. Mind did the same thing. So I emptied it and started all over. I did not leak again but the vapor did not come out of the top funnel, it came out of the seam in the bottom of the humidifier. I returned the item.
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This humidifier have to sit on a flat surfice due to it's method of producing the steam. Please make sure to put it on the flat surfice. If you have any further question, please contact to support@elliotdepot.com Thanks.
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I live in Southern California and it's super dry all the time. When I use this humidifier, it will run almost continuously, rarely kicking off. I don't think it's broken. I think it's doing its job of pumping moisture into extremely dry air. I know the air feels better and my husband and I feel better when I keep it running. So I think it's doing what it's supposed to do. However, you can certainly call customer service for Vornado and ask them too! Hope that helps.
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Now I am getting a little confused myself. I found out that there are other FPA models that provide a humidifier function too... Sorry, not much help.
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Where you put the water in is where you put the oils. The directions recommend 3 drops and I stick with that. 3 of the same kind work best, but not necessary. There are cleaning directions in the manual and you can further your search for cleaning it by searching for how to clean a cool mist humidifier on Pinterest or web.
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There is not supposed to be any dirty water left. All the water is supposed to be evaporated. However, the water does not evaporate and you will not get any humedity from this machine. It does not clean the air either because after a week, there was nothing in the water showing dirt. We returned ours. You are better off buying a humidifier from someplace like Costco, ec. This machine does not work.
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once you have water in the tank it takes up to 15 minutes for the filter to saturate with water. then you can turn it on and get mist. you can soak the filter first then put it in and then put the full tank on and it will work right off. Does that make sense?
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Sonya P., I'm sorry and I'm not being flip, but I don't have a clue. I can't think of any way that water particles large enough to "spit" could form or even get to the impeller blades where they could be expelled into the room as "spit". I've had two of these humidifiers and have been pleasantly surprised that they have been so dry. They don't even produce a visible mist that could moisten the tiles around their base. It has taken only the simplest care to avoid even drips getting the tank to the kitchen and back for filling. Are you sure you have the Tank Cap, Filter, and Tray (names per figure on page three of instruction manual) installed properly? Sonya P., I'm sorry and I'm not being flip, but I don't have a clue. I can't think of any way that water particles large enough to "spit" could form or even get to the impeller blades where they could be expelled into the room as "spit". I've had two of these humidifiers and have been pleasantly surprised that they have been so dry. They don't even produce a visible mist that could moisten the tiles around their base. It has taken only the simplest care to avoid even drips getting the tank to the kitchen and back for filling. Are you sure you have the Tank Cap, Filter,... » Read More Sonya P., I'm sorry and I'm not being flip, but I don't have a clue. I can't think of any way that water particles large enough to "spit" could form or even get to the impeller blades where they could be expelled into the room as "spit". I've had two of these humidifiers and have been pleasantly surprised that they have been so dry. They don't even produce a visible mist that could moisten the tiles around their base. It has taken only the simplest care to avoid even drips getting the tank to the kitchen and back for filling. Are you sure you have the Tank Cap, Filter, and Tray (names per figure on page three of instruction manual) installed properly? « Show Less
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It is the type of humidifiers you either soak in distilled water or humi fluid. It's kinda like that floral sponge meteral
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It is a cool mist humidifier. I have had one for a year now and would not buy another one. It is very large, very noisy and does not have a great system for refilling the water.
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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.