I've just started using this humidifier for my Teton. Is it hard to remove the plastic ring safely? And does it really matter?
152207
Yea, you can just pull it off. I have it removed on all of mine and have done so for 20 years. It's easier to pull in and out that way.
2256499
I think each situation is going to be different regardless of ones ability. My furnace, plenum, and water was easy to get to with plenty of room to work. Running the water was the biggest challenge for me because I opted to not use the supplied saddle valve. Soldering in a shutoff valve took longer than anything else. I used a metal nibbler that mounts to a drill (similar to this www.nibblerman.com) to cut out my sheet metal. Saved a lot of time over tin snips. Wiring it to the humidistat, or existing stat could also take some time. I was lucky and was able to tap into power from my furnace and already had wire run to where the humidistat was going.
1531308
I did. However, it destroyed my humidifier. So my recommendation would be to follow the manufacturer's instructions on adding stuff to the water in your humidifier if you can at all.
1522077
I use in my Vick's cool mist humidifier that is filterless. I drop in the water tank. No problem with dropping in or removing to change.Can always call the manufacturer to check too.
1782816
Yes, it is easy to move, carry, clean. You need to clean just one reservoir and plastic fan. It is much better than regular humidifier.
1463345
It sounds like there's something wrong since you've been able to remove it but, as you say, "It's become harder and harder over time". I've not had a problem with mine. You may have already tried it but if not - maybe it would be easier to remove if the dirty water tank has been removed first. Good luck. Let Amazon how the customer service is if you have to contact them for repair. Thanks, Kay
847649
I agree with Stuart Uggen's answer. My humidifier is made with a little place for the Pro Tec unit in the water tank, and it works well with my water supply.
1735011
I believe the housing has two screw holes because it is used in other models of Essick humidifiers in which two holes are used, but only one screw hole is used on your model.
845618
Do not remove the plastic insert. The shut off knob may feel "stiff" prior to first use: and require some force to turn to the "off' position. These fittings are easy to work with and perform well.
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I had been putting a few drops in my cool mist humidifier but read that it would cause the plastic to leach chemicals into the water. I made the mistake of putting a few drops of thieves on a Styrofoam plate and it ate holes it in! Soo, I would be hesitant to use it in my humidifier now. I put a few drops in some water and boil on the stove to diffuse since we do not have a diffuser. It kills germs in the air and you can turn heat off and breathe in vapors to ease headache, sinus congestion, and prevent illness. I have done this several times when I felt like a cold or sore throat was coming on. I had been putting a few drops in my cool mist humidifier but read that it would cause the plastic to leach chemicals into the water. I made the mistake of putting a few drops of thieves on a Styrofoam plate and it ate holes it in! Soo, I would be hesitant to use it in my humidifier now. I put a few drops in some water and boil on the stove to diffuse since we do not have a diffuser. It kills germs in the air and you can turn heat off and breathe in vapors to ease headache, sinus congestion, and prevent illness. I have done this several times when I felt like a cold or sore throat was... » Read More I had been putting a few drops in my cool mist humidifier but read that it would cause the plastic to leach chemicals into the water. I made the mistake of putting a few drops of thieves on a Styrofoam plate and it ate holes it in! Soo, I would be hesitant to use it in my humidifier now. I put a few drops in some water and boil on the stove to diffuse since we do not have a diffuser. It kills germs in the air and you can turn heat off and breathe in vapors to ease headache, sinus congestion, and prevent illness. I have done this several times when I felt like a cold or sore throat was coming on. « Show Less
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I don't find it easy to fill as there is no handle to transport it to and from the sink. It is a bit cumbersome to hold while carrying a full tank back to its base. My other humidifier is : Sharper Image EV-HD10 Humidifer, Ultra Sonic. I love the design and ease of this humidifier. Only problem is....it started making an odd noise 1 year after I purchased it and now that it is 2 years old it is making an even louder noise, but it still works.
932023
Sorry to say, while I think it is a great and effective humidifier, unplugging it (removing it from the A/C in any way) causes it to lose all settings. Likewise, when it runs dry and needs refilling, ALL the settings have to be re-entered. It is an annoyance I am willing to put up with however. I am currently using two of this Crane model.
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I have had this humidifier for over 5 years and on my second one and have never had this problem. I do use the pc 1 cartridge each year and faithfullyflush the filter by removing it and flushing it out every couple days by putting the filter in the sink installing the stopper and running the water into thecenter of the filter until the water back flushes the filter also while the filter is out and I'm refilling the water tanks I rinse out the base then put the filterback in the base and carry the base back to where the humidifier sits and reinstall the motor and water tanks.
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I used an essential eucalyptus oil in it. Not more than half a dropper worth, but it was enough to basically corrode the plastic on the inside of the humidifier. This was my fault! Not at all blaming this otherwise stupendous product, as I just bought a replacement, but I essentially (pun?) wrecked my previous one. Learn from my mistake.
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You are talking about the old filter right? If so, yeah, it seems to get stuck pretty good on there over time. If you can get a pair of pliers on the bottom part and twist counter clockwise, remember it's upside down. Once you get it started, it still is pretty difficult until you get it all the way off. Good luck. Thanks.
1721790
Your only option is to make it tighter. Over time I had to get mine tighter and tighter to prevent it from leaking. After a while I had to use a jar opener to open the tank. Yes, I actually bought a jar opener to be able to use this humidifier. :) Poor design. I have a new humidifier now that is far better than Heaven Fresh.
951671
First I thought I need a wrench removing the filter,its been 4months and when I tried to unscrew and remove the filter case I thought its tightly screwed but I just unscrewed with my hands without any aid of a wrench and successfully replaced the filter. be sure both of your hands and filter case are dry. Placing a rubber bands in the filter will help you avoid slips when unscrewing the filter case with your hands. hopes this help