how to clean SPT-SU-4010 Humidifer?
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I just use vinegar, to loosen the deposits, and a brush (they supply a nice little brush) on the base. You can, however, purchase special cleaning fluids for humidifiers if you prefer. For the tank, I use a dilute hydrogen peroxide solution just once a year, usually at the beginning of the season.
2068990
A few things. If it's several years old and it's running all day, the motor could have burned out. After usage, was the humidifier cleaned including wiping the blades? Was it ever stored where there is dampness such as a basement? Several factors. I've had mine over 8 years and it's a table top. When it goes, I know I got my money's worth and will buy another unit. It is NOT worth it to replace the motor IF that is the problem as it's too costly. Good luck.
1677146
I have same exact problem. I finally through it in the trash and purchaseda higher quality humidfer. It was fun while it lasted
490265
I remove the mist nozzle from the unit, by prying it out, then I soak the nozzle in a cup of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water for a couple of hours, rinse thoroughly with cold water, if still not clean, then I use disk detergent with a small brush to remove the remaining particles.
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Sorry, we've not "wet cleaned" the filter yet. I chatted with my wife about it and she believes we can simply rinse it out in the sink and let it dry. You can purchase extra filters or you can purchase $24 HEPA filters for vac. I may invest in one of these soon. They work pretty well in shop vacs and can be rinsed out many times before replacement is necessary. Good luck. We will love our C2401.
915900
There is a filter in the back...use your vacuum to clean it off. There is a filter in the front...take it out and rinse it...let it dry and return it.. That easy.
797259
I have this, and the top part does come off. I have had no issue with cleaning it. I simply put water and white vinegar in the bottom of it and let it sit for 20-30 min. It's not moldy, and I've used it almost every night this winter. It's cool mist.
624230
Hi Joe,No need to use the humidifier that came with your humidor if you are using DryMistat tube/s.Enjoy!
770340
It's a calcium build up. It'll disable your humidifier altogether if not it's not regularly cleaned. When I first bought the humidifier, I also bought a solution that was supposed to help keep calcium buildup at bay. It didn't. So now I clean the humidifier once a month by letting the heating mechanism soak overnight (or while I'm at work) in vinegar.It works like a dream. This was my boyfriend's suggestion, so I can't take credit for it. But I'll swear on a stack of humidifiers that it works each and every time.
913993
just unscrew the mesh and hand wash it. to clean the unit just wipe it down with a damp cloth.
2022703
I used tap water that runs through my undersink water filter. That keeps most of the hard water minerals out which can cause a problem of buildup inside the humidifier.
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The manual recommends partially filling the base with 8oz of undiluted white vinegar and letting it soak for 20min. You could also try a cap full of humidifier bacteriostat with a full tank of water, then running the unit.
654651
No, you don't technically have to wash the filter, but when I unscrew it every day to rinse and fill up the humidifier tank, I rinse off the filter. You should carefully read the instructions on the box as to the lifespan of the filter, though. I change my filters out every month. (I can't recall how often they say to change them, but I think it's about 1 month.)
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I don't know if this will help. But, water would condensate in the handle part of the humidifier. This happen twice. I gave it a good cleaning and have not experience any other problems.
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Mold. You have to clean the humidifier - any humidifier - regularly. This one is a little tough to clean, so I'd recommend a bottle brush.
514461
Use half and half vinegar and water and let soak for ~ 15 minutes. Rinse with water and dry with paper towel or just leave to air dry. Good to use a Q-tip and soak with vinegar and water solution and gently swab the diffuser element inside tank to clean it.
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I can't help, I don't have a pro care replacement humidifier. My replacement wicks don't have a plastic wick. Good luck.