Has anyone's not been able to get above "POOR" air quality? It ran great the first few days, but now it's running 24/7 and still says "POOR".
1020151
If I run it on auto it says "good" air quality but most of the time I run it on medium or high. I have three of these constantly running throughout my home.
1020152
you could have a bad unit, but the 1st few days I had it, the readout did say poor, and after a couple of days of running on auto, it cleared up the air and usually runs on good, unless I'm cleaning (it doesn't like the swiffer scents and thinks it's VOC) or cooking some times. I always have it running on Auto, which is normally on the lowest setting with a readout of Good air quality.
89412
We just changed ours after 4-5 years and it was dirty. The machine did seem to work well all that time, so it's not like it lost air flow from being overly dirty. Make sure to vacuum the outside periodically (it will get dusty) so that air can flow in.
1810056
Sounds like the jets are clogged! Our cleaner stopped working after 5 hours use and they send up a new one-apparently no parts avblfor this model??? Strange!
2036600
mine was fine the first few times I set it up. Now is does lose some air, prob 25% or so after a couple days. Nothing I can't live with, but then I usually take it down after the weekend/few days.
1535516
Did you test the water? Did you run it for a few hours after installation? I thought ours was a bit cloudy too in the beginning but it turns out it was just very small air bubbles. We've had ours 6 months and are thrilled with it!
694612
I've been running it 24/7 for the past 6 months. No difference in air or dust. Maybe does a slight bit for smells. So disappointed, I wanted this to work as much as anyone. I bought a competitor (hint: bugs bunny) and put it into my side bedroom where I have a kitten/litterbox. That is a product that I can tell the difference.
1025249
When I rinse mine with water and dry it for 24 hours it has really good suction.... That doesn't sound right. Maybe you could try a new filter to rule that out, but to me it sounds like a problem with something else in the vacuum.
103124
I've had one for a few years now and I came back here to update my review. If your sanimate is not producing the ozone and is possibly making a clicking sound it could have sediment of some kind built up in there. I used a vacuum (milage may vary) and ran it over the front of the Sanimate and its now quite and pumping out clean air again.
1260675
I wish I could help you. I was happy at first bit since it hasn't worked properly.. It keeps going red like there is something bad in air but it won't stop. I have gone to several shops to help but no one knows how to fix it. I have since been looking for a new one.
1325512
yeah something's wrong then, mine sounds like a jet engine winding up when turned on. And the airflow increases quite a bit from the low to high setting, as well as the feel of suction in the back from the air getting pulled in. Make sure all the filters are pressed all the way in and the back panel is snapped on because it has a safety feature that wont let it turn on when that cover isnt on. If all that is the case and its still not working id return it, the next one will be fine im sure.
757823
There are several great short videos on youtube on starting and maintaining this filter.....I have followed their advice and have never had air issues....takes me about 10 minutes to tear down, clean and restart the filter
184229
This is unfortunate. Mine is running well now after all the time and money I have put into it. :/ I just keep posting this about every month so I can steer others away from this device considering its price and difficult of setup.
776390
After owning this machine for 7 months (had our first for about three years) I'm having the same problem as of this morning. I'm going to try all the tactics that billf recommends. Anyone else rectify the problem?
1492285
Mine has been running on medium 24 hours a day since the first week in June 2014, it's only been turned off once a month for 10 minutes to vacuum out the filter. Runs like a champ!
315814
I'm so very sorry although in the beginning I loved it however, it mildewed terribly in a very short time (although I have aircondition in my apartment) and I had to throw it out. I'm sure a great deal of why it mildewed could simply be because I live in Florida. Sorry!
785014
My unit fan runs continuously no matter what the setting. I never hear the compressor kick in.I am concerned about my electric bill also. How did any of you speak to a representative? All I got was to e-mail them and I have not heard back. Right now I am trying to use the bucket and see if shuts off when the bucket is full. What is a good setting for a large basement? I would appreciate any help.
276947
Not sure but maybe you need an additional air cleaner? Mine is fairly new and I am thrilled with it, and am considering getting another one for the other end of my place.