I got the honeywell humidifier and it leaks and spits water all over any suggestions? Thanks.
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My humidifier has none of those problems, so you must have a defective unit. The only drawback I've experienced is when I fill the tank and put it back in the unit, and the bottom of the tank snags on the filter. I have to help the tank get into place past the filter, but everything works fine after that.
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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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Where is it leaking from? Make sure the filter is in place and the water basin is fitting into the base properly. Otherwise, I would return it because it sounds like you have a defective one.
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every product can occasionally be the lemon. Mine works perfectly. I would suggest if you bought it within the year, see if they will replace it. It really sounds like you got a bad one.
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I am sorry that you purchased this unit. The electric motor in mine broke after about 3 winters. I don't know why it is leaking. It should not leak. Make sure that the water reservoir spring stopper is working properly and that the reservoir is seated properly.
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no the only problem i had was taking off the little bottle on the bottom of the humidifier i`m using peppermint oil thanks for the warning now i will keep an eye on this good luck
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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 meteralit depends on if your using distilled water or Glycol Solution but every couple weeks or when it starts to dry out (depends on how well the humidor was seasoned)id recommend getting a digital hygrometer and getting 72% boveda humi-packs (only have to change them out every two months or so)do some looking in to them they work great for me.
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The performance is good, it produces a nice amount of moisture and has a large tank but it has a major design flaw. Ours leaked all over the floor after the first day. I checked to make sure the tank was well seated and the seal was tight. Thought it was a fluke so filled it back up and tried again. Overnight it leaked again. Flooded our bedroom floor. I would steer away from this one. I've owned numerous different makes/models of humidifiers that eventually fail. We ended up with an Essick Air Model # HD1409 whole house. I love it.
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I would suggest not. Use a oil burner specifically for that and just use water in humidifier.
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Brandon, congrats on your humidor! I bought mine about a year ago and still love it. I found a few videos on youtube to help season and calibrate the hydrometer. Here is what I felt was the best. http://youtu.be/PnZukYgXUKw Just remember to use distilled water and do not soak the wood. I do soak the humidifier every month or so in the distilled water.
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My suggestion is to leave the unit operating in a closed space, with a door (a bathroom is good for this), for a couple of hours. then check if there is visible vapor. It your living space is exceedingly dry (especially if you have electric heating), the water vapor emitted will evaporate very rapidly after coming off the transducer. It takes a while for the relative humidity in the space being humidified to be high enough for water vapor to be visible.
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I use tap water which is hard water and not distilled water. Had no problems so far. But I don't use the humidifier frequently. Might probably want to clean with vinegar if prolonged use results in sediments or residue.
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If you use tap water this will happen with any humidifier, you need to use distilled water.
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sorry, I returned my unit because it was leaking everywhere. I never got any further. Perhaps there's dried soap in the nozzle? try a open paper clip and see if there isn't a clog
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I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and then when I expect it to be above 20 deg. Never had a problem with that. Good luck! I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and... » Read More I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and then when I expect it to be above 20 deg. Never had a problem with that. Good luck! « Show Less
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yup yup left my floor wet. i am returning it. i bought the fluval 306 and it has been on for a week and no leaks.
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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.
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I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and then when I expect it to be above 20 deg. Never had a problem with that. Good luck!
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Not a problem. Happy to help :) I do absolutely love this humidifier tho. Must buy.
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The answer by "brbrigs" is correct! I just received mine in the mail and set it up and there was no mist coming out. Apparently I filled my tank with too much water and it looked like the basin at the base was a huge pool of water. I dumped that out and poured a few cups of water out of the tank. I restarted the humidifier and there is a strong mist coming out now! Try that. I think it'll work.
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