My unit stopped producing mist. Does anyone have cleaning/servicing tips?
443977
My unit stopped working after only a month. I tried to follow all the steps to fix it, but none of them worked. You may want to see if you have some hard water deposits. I decided to use distilled water to keep the deposits from building up. It worked...until the unit itself stopped working altogether.
443978
I clean mine once a week by removing all remaining water in the unit, cleaning the center with a Q-tip, and let the product air dry for the day.
443979
Mine did too just after the warrantee expired. I noticed in comments from other customers that they had similar problems. I'm afraid that you're stuck with a worthless piece of plastic.
662215
Have you cleaned it. I use distilled water so I don't have to worry about mineral build up. I also have a water distiller which paid for itself in one year. you will also get a white powder over everything with a sonic humidifier with water from the faucet, especially if you have a water conditioner.. I clean out my sharper image humidifier half way through the winter. if you bought it from Sharper Image, they are very good about replacing items that stop working. sorry if this doesn't help.
2277656
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.
1849584
You should not have water around the unit. It could be you are positioning the mist into the indentation in the top that is then overflowing. Other than that I would say your unit is malfunctioning. Good luck.
354815
I wouldn't recommend this one. It broke within weeks of our ordering it. Could have been a bad unit but it didn't last long. Also, as I recall the mist was low.
1013497
Mine has started doing the same thing, only it worked really well for a few months. I think it's because I wiped the inner circle on the bottom, which the instructions say not to do. I did it lightly, because I want it clean, but apparently, this ruins the unit! VERY frustrating because now I have to buy a new one!
1447037
I have had mine for 6 years and on both settings it provides an invisible mist. However, you need to make sure that the wick is placed properly.
1833208
It sounds like your pump went out. You can contact Chauvet about a replacement, our get the part number and find a replacement online somewhere, or there are companies that repair foggers, you can also try to clean your pump on your own, but make sure you are prepared to buy a new pump should that not work for you. To make sure my pumps don't get clogged up and to keep build up out of the lines, i run mine about every the months, and for cleaning, i just run some white vinegar through the system. This helps to clean gunk out of lines and heater block. It also brings the output back to what it was new, output decreases over time as it gets clogged up. If any more questions, please feel free to ask.
1604159
Mine stopped steaming so I just use it as a damp mop. Tried white vinegar to clean it but did not work
194767
I've read somewhere else that when they stop making steam, you should turn it off, and empty the tank thoroughly. Then place a newly filled bottle and turn it on. I haven't had a problem with mine, but I did remember that from other reviews.
2255817
I have had mine since October. It does not work well. The auto shut off does not work and I have to go over and shake it around a bit to continue the mist. I would not recommend buying this particular diffuser.
2068991
I would contact Essick. Last year my humidifier didn't work but just groaned when I first started it. It was only the second year I'd had it. I called Essick and learned that the year before, the motors were defective in a group that had been sold. Because I had my receipt which I faxed to Essick, a new humidifier was sent to me a no charge. It worked well last season and is working well this season with new filters. I doubt that your problem is a filter issue. Good luck.
196303
Hello. I experienced the same thing. I used a pipe cleaner wire to gently clean the groves/openings and ran hot water over it weekly. Mine just gave out after about a year. I could not find a way to open up the unit to clean the inside. I am not sure if I would purchase another one. Hope this helps. Take care.
2215952
Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
1410604
i fill mine up once a night and it's empty by morning.The setting is on warm mist and the speed is on as low as possible
1329934
I dont have such an issue, i have a misty spray but what i do every time after use is wipe it down with dry paper towel to avoid build up! Hope that helps
1051698
First, I would make sure all the settings are correct. If they are, and if you have humidity, then I would say you got a dud. We're in the northeast, where it's been disgustingly humid for it seems like forever, and ours is working fine. We empty it 3 or 4 times a day and run it on high, usually. If you got a defective unit, I don't know what the return policy is, but would think the company -- or Amazon -- will honor the warranty without any problem.