The 500 humidistat always shows a much lower humidity reading than the living area. Is this normal?
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It depends where you mounted the humidistat. Is it upstream or down stream from the humidifier? If it's upstream that would be normal. It would also be normal if you have any other source of humidity in the living area such as fish tanks, steam from shower, boiling a lot of water in the kitchen area, etc.
1104404
It seems to depend upon whether you are using the outdoor sensor or not. Because the unit is usually in a furnace room, it will naturally read slightly differently than in an open space.
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Mine for some reason is doing the opposite. I have mine all the way up on 7 and with the cold weather here, I'm lucky to get 30% humidity readings upstairs.Any suggestions experts?
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Mine for some reason is doing the opposite. I have mine all the way up on 7 and with the cold weather here, I'm lucky to get 30% humidity readings upstairs. Any suggestions experts?
1514581
Charles,The unit has been a little disappointing, but not enough to return it. The humidity it measures is about 15% off, so I just compensate for that. If you set it for 60%, the compressor and fan will run until it reaches 57%, which seemed a bit odd to me. The unit does not measure temp, as was advertised. The fan does shut off once it has overachieved on the desired setting.
818584
No you can't calibrate it. I have found it to be fairly accurate. Make sure the sensor (on the power cord) is not near the output at the top of the humidifier.
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There is a sensor, it's built in to the humidifier so you can set the humidity level. Although I'm not sure if it's 100% accurate, I have a separate humidity sensor and the numbers are about 5 degrees of humidity apart.
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I think it is just humidity but I will try and check that on the unit tomorrow and let you know.
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&lt;30% is where you'll see 10-15 degree decreases in your room. When humidity gets over 60%, evap coolers stop working, and in fact can increase the temperature by pumping in hotter, more humid air. At 50% humidity, you'll only get 2-5 degree decreases. With a smaller unit like this, I doubt that you'll notice anything above 50%. Right now in SLC, UT, it just rained. Humidity is about 53%. I can feel cool air coming out of the unit, but it doesn't travel more than 5-10 ft from the unit. When the humidity is the normal 20-25%, this thing blows frigid air and cools my 200 sq ft room quite well.
327602
Check the humidity reading where your using it. Maybe the air just isn't as dry this year or furnace isn't running as much?
318157
Be sure to check your humidistat setting & remember the unit operates automatically beyond a +/- 5% variance from that setting. Also be sure to check tank fill level that isn't getting tripped somehow. If these two tips don't help I'd contact PerfectAire customer service.
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I have same exact problem. I finally through it in the trash and purchaseda higher quality humidfer. It was fun while it lasted
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I have it in a 10 by 12 foot room and it seems to keep the humidity to 51%. It seems unable to get the humidity below 50%. A small compressor type dehumidifier was able to drop the humidity to below 40% easily. Also, this unit will raise the room temperature more than a compressor type unit will. It is pretty expensive for not much capacity, I will see how long the unit lasts.
1147632
Hi. I am sorry but I live in Southern California and don't have issues with humidity. The only thing I can offer is to try putting a soda cracker in the dispenser and see if that would help.
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Mine is the same way, it's about a 1/4 full and says water is low. Not a biggie to me, but is still frustrating at times.
818585
I have 2 of these and the humidistat seems to read differently in each one. You can't calibrate it. I just set it to achieve the humidity I want, using what I assume is a more accurate humidity gauge. This is the AcuRite gauge I use. AcuRite 00613A1 Indoor Humidity Monitor
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It really depends on the setting you put it on. This particular humidifier allows you to adjust the humidity level and it regulates itself to keep the rooms humidity consistent with the setting. We have out the humidity at 50% and the rug was damp. I suggest putting a towel in the direction the mist is blowing. Please don't let that deter you from purchasing this humidifier!! This is the only humidifier that we have found that works and works well!!! We absolutely love it!
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I have had no problems. The set up is simple. Just pick the humidity setting in 5% increments from the top-mounted control panel using the up or down arrow buttons. The lowest setting is 45%.
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If you are having to regularly fill your removable tank (2 to 3 times a day) your home is likely so dry that it will take awhile to get the humidity up, but if the tank isn't emptying regularly, the wick/filter may not be installed correctly, if it is not, it won't transfer the water to the air correctly,we run ours on medium fan speed and go through 2 to 3 tanks of water daily, hope this helps:)
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It doesn't work that way. I have already put my away for the season but as I recall, you have a low medium and high setting. Sure to put towels or papers around floor if you're going leave it on that high. As I recall, the usual humidity for indoors in the winter is 15 to 20%. Getting it getting at or above 20% is good. 50% is Darn nesr perfect. To get it at or about 50%, you will probably need two or three humidifiers running at full blast. If you're able to get the this high or higher be careful with mold and mildew though this would be unlikely in the winter. Hope this helps. I keep a small hydrometer in my bedroom and the living area to measure the humitidy. It doesn't work that way. I have already put my away for the season but as I recall, you have a low medium and high setting. Sure to put towels or papers around floor if you're going leave it on that high. As I recall, the usual humidity for indoors in the winter is 15 to 20%. Getting it getting at or above 20% is good. 50% is Darn nesr perfect. To get it at or about 50%, you will probably need two or three humidifiers running at full blast. If you're able to get the this high or higher be careful with mold and mildew though this would be unlikely in the winter. Hope this helps. I keep a... » Read More It doesn't work that way. I have already put my away for the season but as I recall, you have a low medium and high setting. Sure to put towels or papers around floor if you're going leave it on that high. As I recall, the usual humidity for indoors in the winter is 15 to 20%. Getting it getting at or above 20% is good. 50% is Darn nesr perfect. To get it at or about 50%, you will probably need two or three humidifiers running at full blast. If you're able to get the this high or higher be careful with mold and mildew though this would be unlikely in the winter. Hope this helps. I keep a small hydrometer in my bedroom and the living area to measure the humitidy. « Show Less