my steamer has begun leaking out of the back where the water goes in. I believe it is "calcified" (?) and jammed up, needed to be cleaned by a vinegar solution. However, I believe it may be so clogged that the solution may not make it through to work...
1111898
Is your steam production unaffected? If so, can't hurt to try the vinegar solution. We have used distilled water about 80% of the time because we have hard water, but ours has recently slowed production significantly. I would take it outside to avoid vinegar smell in room and repeat process. :) http://www.ehow.com/how_6668003_clean-mineral-deposits-garment-steamer.html
1492132
I had the exact same issue with mine. Make sure the quick disconnect is seated properly and the hoses aren't kinked. Also, taking out some of the sponges helps a little and increases the flow. That worked for me for a little bit. I eventually filed a warranty claim and within a few days API had sent me a brand new one and it has never leaked. You may need to do the same.
1091084
I am having the same issue with one that I installed approx two yrs ago for my Mother. It has worked well until the last two to three months, the screen looks clogged at the moment and I am trying to find out how to remove or unclog the screen. I hate to punch through it as this area is known for having stuff in the lines. Would rather not subject the faucets valves to grit if possible. Feel I have located problem but still have no solution to fix it yet.
915527
Never saw anything in the manual concerning your issue, I would assume as long as the water is heating and the steam is working it could be just a blip in the wiring. I've had my steamer for about two years and haven't had a problem. You didn't say how old your steamer is.
1733044
Wow. Sorry, I haven't had that problem. Depends on where it's leaking. Might try a new cleaning cartridge and then call the manufacturers help line if that doesn't work.. you can also clean it manually if needed. Check your Operation manual. Might be a stop-gap till you can get it fixed. Good Luck.
326645
I use distilled water. I have read that tap water can cause the steamer to clog.
860478
i did not have that problem. Have you tried contacting the manufacturer? Or else I would try a solution of water with vinegar and baking soda swished around. Just an idea.
1822078
I donot know I'm glad someone else is having that problem One thing I would suggest is putting vinegar thru system empty all water and start it worked for me
1157190
Honestly, I am not sure. Possible cause could be build up of calcium, lime, etc. but that may have effected the regulator. It's a cheap fix so might be worth it to try. It's an easy switch.
1511700
I have the same issue. It's coming out of the hole and when I turned it off after a while and ran cold water over the pot, the orange safety thing plopped into my food and most of the liquid was gone. I put the thing back in but I wasn't sure how far it's supposed to be in. I pushed almost all the way (it's housed in a rubber thing under the lid) and partway and either way the steam just comes out of that hole. The instructions don't mention anything about steam coming out of that hole. I've never used a PC before so this is very confusing.
1554907
I took mine apart and put Vaseline around the water inlet fitting, which has done the trick for over six months now. I disconnected the fittings, coated the water line and fitting with Vaseline and reassembled. I asked my local hardware store person about the leaking and he suggested this. It works!
271743
I have used two versions of this and never had that problem. Maybe you should try replacing the steam head attachement
2169122
I haven't noticed that. I have had mine for over a year. You might try running vinegar through it then lots of water.
11305
I haven't had any problems with my Steamboy leaking, I've been using for a month now. I noticed that two black seals are supposed to be on the cap (extras were included attached to the instruction manual.) I would check to see if they are on and the cap is screwed on tightly. Sounds like you both got a defective product and I would return them.
1652492
I am not really sure because I found the steamer to be too heavy to hold up and use. Maybe using less water might have helped but I gave it away. Don't know what happened to it after that.
45268
the steamer leaks because water has filled the hose and the pressure forces water out from the connection between the water container and the base. To solve this problem, you need to hold the nozzle high to let the water in the hose drain back into the steamer. This unclogs the hose so that steam can flow properlu.
426312
I'm pretty sure it's mineral build-up from your water. Try letting a diluted vinegar solution sit in it (not hot) for 30 minutes or so, clean it out with a sponge or rag, then rinse. You don't need anything super abrasive but sometimes a little elbow grease is required.