My humidistat doesn't seem to be working (over 5 years old). Time to replace it? Or has something else gone bad? A simple re-wire?
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I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and then when I expect it to be above 20 deg. Never had a problem with that. Good luck! I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and... » Read More I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and then when I expect it to be above 20 deg. Never had a problem with that. Good luck! « Show Less
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I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and then when I expect it to be above 20 deg. Never had a problem with that. Good luck!
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There was a recall on this item from the manufacture. It was starting fires.You hade to cut off the cord, to include the safety sticker and pry the serial number off the back of the unit and send it in with a self addressed envelope for a refund. I did all of this and have never heard anything back. No money, no refund, nothing, except a humidifier that causes fires.You might want to call the manufacture and check on the recall.
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I have no idea what your problem could be as I am on my second one and have not had any problems with it making my night stand wet. It does make my hair and my covers a little wet because I like to have it very close to my face so that is to be expected. Other than that, I have had absolutely no problems with this humidifer. Perhaps it needs to be replaced.
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If this is right after you put water in the humidifier, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then turn on. The water needs to permeate the filter and the machine before running. If that isn't it, I fear your machine has issues that are too severe to fix.
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I would contact the company and ask for a replacement if you have had it less than a year. I burned mine out by putting too much moisture into the oil and having it burn out. Bought a replacement and kept the parts from the first one.
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Good question. Besides the instructions stating life expectancy of the cartridge which is not a great gauge because it depends on how many times you actually fill the humidifier, you can also see the chips/substance in the cartridge disintegrate over time. Guessing when mine are just plastic empty cartridges it is time to change them.
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Hi, the exact same thing happened to me. The good news is that Honeywell gives a 3 year warranty on these units. They contract out to a company at www.kaz.com. If you go to their site you can request to have the unit returned for repair or replacement. You will have to pay for shipping to them but, they will likely send you a brand new replacement and they pay for that shipping. FYI they will ask for proof of purchase so if you still have your ebay confirmations (as I did) you're doing ok. Good luck!
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This seems to be a common problem with this product. I would contact the seller and get it fixed if the cost is reasonable. They sent me a new one when mine broke but now the second fan has gone out as well. As I do a lot with my dryer I can't afford for it to be down so I bought an Excaliber.
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I have this model and it works well. Changing the media pad is much easier than with the drum type and there is no motor to fail. All humidifiers will require periodic cleaning, more or less frequently depending on the mineral content of your water supply. In my case, I change the inexpensive pad once a season by replacing it with a new one. This size should be adequate for your size home, provided it is reasonably well insulated.
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I would recommend getting a humidifier with a better handle, the handle on this is very poor and they don't recommend using it to hold the water tank. The tank can be slippery when wet. I dropped mine trying to fill it and the water tank shattered, and I'm no where near 80 years old.
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It's probably the filter. You might need to buy a new one. I know they say it will last a lifetime but after you wash them if they don't dry fast enough they smell horrible. This happened to me recently. It was really humid and the filter didnt dry very well.... I was desperate and put it back in the vacuum to use it. Bad mistake. Every time I turned on the vacuum it made the whole house stink!
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We wrote our concerns to the particular fulfillment house that sent us the dehumidifier. They then directed us to the location of an approved appliance place for repair. When they said the dehumidifier was unable to be fixed, we contacted Danby. They made the remedy easy. we have a new dehumidifier, and it works like a champ. I do not expect it to die in a year. Hope this helps.
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Don't know. You might check with the humidifier manufacture for restrictions, or if it would void the warranty or damage it.
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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.
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I'm not sure. In my case I already had an Aprilaire unit so I just replaced the humidification unit and re-hooked up the controls. I wouldn't worry about the warranty. You'd spend more getting them to handle claim than just buying another.
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No. I brought mine out for the third season and the humidifier would not turn on.
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Hi, ours was 10years old when it quit summer of 2013, we had to replace the whole heater. When we put in the new one it has so far worked just great so far. Good Luck. Regards D. McCoy