Sudden, loud, 'whirring' noise? Elephant model I have the elephant version of this model. I used to love this product but recently, it will wake me up in the middle of the night with a loud 'broken fan' noise (like if your fans in your computer are dusty) i.e. a 'whirring' sound. Has anyone else had this issue or found a method of fixing it? I am hesitant to open the unit to inspect it for dust, etc. Thanks! Sudden, loud, 'whirring' noise? Elephant model I have the elephant version of this model. I used to love this product but recently, it will wake me up in the middle of the night with a loud... » Read More Sudden, loud, 'whirring' noise? Elephant model I have the elephant version of this model. I used to love this product but recently, it will wake me up in the middle of the night with a loud 'broken fan' noise (like if your fans in your computer are dusty) i.e. a 'whirring' sound. Has anyone else had this issue or found a method of fixing it? I am hesitant to open the unit to inspect it for dust, etc. Thanks! « Show Less
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We have the Hello Kitty model. A week ago, ours started doing the same thing, making a very loud whirring fan noise. At first i was able to move it around and i got the sound back to the original "whisper quiet" sound level. Turned it on tonight and the fan is dead. Got it November 2010, so we're two months out of warranty... :(
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You can fix the fan yourself. This user posted a video showing how to do it:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRDjOL8nCYMy penguin model started to develop a whirr, so I followed the instructions in the video and it's now back to quiet. If your fan is totally dead and you're out of warranty, it's easy to replace. It's just a standard 2-pin 80 mm computer fan. They run about $5 on eBay. Unscrew four to six screws on the bottom of the basin, lift off the top or bottom section, unscrew four screws holding the fan, disconnect the fan connector (it's not soldered, just attaches to a pair of pins on the control board,) plug in the new fan and replace the screws. Seriously, a monkey could do it. You can fix the fan yourself. This user posted a video showing how to do it:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRDjOL8nCYMy penguin model started to develop a whirr, so I followed the instructions in the video and it's now back to quiet. If your fan is totally dead and you're out of warranty, it's easy to replace. It's just a standard 2-pin 80 mm computer fan. They run about $5 on eBay. Unscrew four to six screws on the bottom of the basin, lift off the top or bottom section, unscrew four screws holding the fan, disconnect the fan connector (it's not... » Read More You can fix the fan yourself. This user posted a video showing how to do it:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjRDjOL8nCYMy penguin model started to develop a whirr, so I followed the instructions in the video and it's now back to quiet. If your fan is totally dead and you're out of warranty, it's easy to replace. It's just a standard 2-pin 80 mm computer fan. They run about $5 on eBay. Unscrew four to six screws on the bottom of the basin, lift off the top or bottom section, unscrew four screws holding the fan, disconnect the fan connector (it's not soldered, just attaches to a pair of pins on the control board,) plug in the new fan and replace the screws. Seriously, a monkey could do it. « Show Less
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Yes I'm having the same problem also with the elephant model. tried to get the bottom off to look inside but it was not detatching around the feet and I couldn't figure out how to get it off. Unfortunately I'm a little past my warranty.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Daic5iodsEg - This video show the exact problem described and a solution to it. Unfortunately the hello kitty model I got do not have any screw to open it. May be I have to pry open it and try.
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I have the Hello Kitty model and the same thing happened. For some reason the fan gets misaligned even though I have it on a flat surface and it hardly moves. I called Crane and if you are under warranty they will replace it. I think it may be a flaw in most of their humidifiers, I have gone through 3 of them already due to the same problem every time.
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Great video. That's the same sound. Perfect too as I was just thinking about doing something like this and inspected the bottom of the unit. The hello kitty model must be sealed shut in the factory as it's quite a different shape compared to some of the other animals.... There are no screws or openable areas at all! I even removed the four rubber feet, thinking there would be a screw underneath each one- no dice. Absolutely no way to get inside. I am tempted to cut it open with a dremel. "if you can't open it, you don't own it"
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It's 2015 and this is STILL a huge problem! I bought a new one at Target because I had cracked my original Crane humidifier (just the regular blue and white one). I figured that they'd identify and fix the the problem by now, but they didn't! The new one had a bad fan right out of the box, I took the piece of garbage right back to Target and I will never EVER buy another Crane humidifier.
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Hate to say sounds like something wrong. I get the idea. Mine isn't that loud, but there is like an air noise, but doesn't seem to be a bad noise. Or hum, like some I've heard. Mine is more just the "perk" noise.Did you buy it from here. How often used? I'd contact Hamilton beach and ask. Since Amazon is merely the holder, Beach should know more the personality of unit.
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Mine started with a high pitched buzzing noise and now after 4 months the motor is not running right and mist output is low. I am having it replaced as I like the features. If I get one that works and does not make the noise, I will be very happy! :)
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I haven't encountered this problem. The problem I have occasionally is, at some time after installation I find air has somehow gotten into the line and causes a terrible rattle and noise. I have been able to get rid of the problem by disconnecting and reinstalling the filters. Sorry this doesn't answer you question. Does it always happen? Maybe there is something floating around that blocks the flow when you open turn it on too fast.
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I only got to use mine 3 times before it went in the shop but I dont recall a sound like that. I did find out my noise is from a bad hepa filter and roller brush...neither of which were replaced before I got it or are covered under the warranty. I am really wondering now what gets replaced on these "reconditioned" units. Knowing that, you may want to have it checked out. Good luck :-D
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Probably not what you are asking about however, I had a fan problem with mine but not right away. After 5 days of ownership, I carried around my N120 and the following day the fan was making a rattling noise. The fan blade was obviously hitting something (similar to a stick hitting bicycle spokes). It appears there was something lose that decided to interfere with the fan blades. It would go away once it is powered down, it would also change volume if you move the computer around. Otherwise, the fan is quiet and normal, no vibration.
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Ours makes a ton of noise too. It is very annoying and even wakes our baby up. Did you just call customer service to get a replacement?
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"Very loud"? I owned two of these after trying out three different brands/models in the last five years, and both were average noise level of a desktop computer fan. I would say if the noise you're hearing resembles something louder than a desktop computer running, then some thing is up. Good luck!
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We have made multiple attempts to contact the company directly (with no avail) regarding both questions. The volume on the machine just does randomly seem to almost turn itself off (so low, it might as well be). We experienced the exact same defect on several different units via exchanges to the company, although a select few customers seem to report no problem at all. As to improvements, we have noticed the product appearing and disappearing from various retailer sites...hopefully, it has been an effort to pull the item and find a solution. However, based on other reviews we've seen: No improvements have been made. Currently we are using the one-level-down model from this company and we do like it. It has far less features (fewer sounds/ tones, no clock) than the Version II, but as it actually works and we don't get startled awake all through the night with sound cutting out, it is the only one we would recommend at this time. Homedics could also stand to work on their customer service while they are at fixing the second model.
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Hey,I ended up buying the WDEUBK10000N. So far no issues. It's build seems to be able to take more "abuse" then my last one which looked more like the WDH1U. It's quiet enough; I had to actually put it to my ear to here to see if it was on. Not sure on the temp because I don't keep it running all the time.
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I've read other reviewers comments about exactly that, a high pitched whine like a camera flash charging up. All I can say is the one I got is perfectly silent. I keep it on my nightstand and have never heard anything.
703199
Ours was very loud, but my husband fixed it, actually it is pretty quiet. However, make sure you want this item, returning it whether broken or not will cost you min. $30. We enjoy it now that its repaired. ALso, our ad said it was a 1500 watt and we received a 1350, they never followed up with me when I complained about that.
1910553
I hear no such noise in mine, however, I always leave mine in standby mode. I suspect you have a noisy cooling fan.
999125
Tried mine last night for the first time, makes so much noise that I had to go back to my old unit. Will try again in a different area and see if that helps
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i have the same fan,,this is not normal,,i would send the fan back,,i have no noise in any speed or operation from this product,,i have been thinking about getting a second one,,,sorry to hear your having problems.
59709
I am not sure this is normal. I have not heard such sounds. I do not however use it all night. I just use it for short periods to warm up a room quickly which it does very well. Hope this was useful. K Mandal
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I purchased an XBR4 46" the last week of December. It had a fan noise or hum right out of the box. I have it on a table, so there are no enclosure issues here. I also have it plugged into its own outlet and not a power strip with other devices. The noise is very irritating especially since I know other people that own the XBR sets and they are dead silent. I returned to Amazon. It was painless. My new set was just delivered this past week and it is every bit a noisy as my first one. I love the picture but hate the noise. I also don't think the noise is normal or acceptable. I will contact Amazon this week to see what they are willing to do. I purchased an XBR4 46" the last week of December. It had a fan noise or hum right out of the box. I have it on a table, so there are no enclosure issues here. I also have it plugged into its own outlet and not a power strip with other devices. The noise is very irritating especially since I know other people that own the XBR sets and they are dead silent. I returned to Amazon. It was painless. My new set was just delivered this past week and it is every bit a noisy as my first one. I love the picture but hate the noise. I also don't think the noise is normal or acceptable. I will... » Read More I purchased an XBR4 46" the last week of December. It had a fan noise or hum right out of the box. I have it on a table, so there are no enclosure issues here. I also have it plugged into its own outlet and not a power strip with other devices. The noise is very irritating especially since I know other people that own the XBR sets and they are dead silent. I returned to Amazon. It was painless. My new set was just delivered this past week and it is every bit a noisy as my first one. I love the picture but hate the noise. I also don't think the noise is normal or acceptable. I will contact Amazon this week to see what they are willing to do. « Show Less