Why won't the hose drain work?
1126304
Mark, This seems to be a common problem with these units. I don't have mine anymore because Consumer Reports Took away their recommendation because some of them were catching on fire. When I did have it, I solved the drain hose issue by gluing in a stopper with silicone glue. I can't remember exactly where the stopper went, but some close examination should allow you to figure out where to put the stopper. It was a small drain hole. Check on google re the fire issue. You may want to try to return it if you can. I got a Frigidare unit which is working fine.
1126305
Mark, I second what Michael said. Couldn't make the hose work in the unit I owned. It stopped working and the cost to repair was too high so I ditched the unit. While it works well the downsides are too many. I am avoiding anything from Haier as their customer service proved very poor.
1126306
I found I had to tighten the hose on the outlet, which is a pain where it is located, to keep it running smooth. Use a wrench, but no so tight you break anything. We also have to keep the hose situated so it drains down the whole length of the hose, no rises as it goes towards the open end. Hope this helps
2280825
Yes, yes. Indeed. I had the same problem as the unit wanted to fill the bucket (then turn off) instead of running out the rear spicket through the hose and run for me non-stop - which was why I bought it in the first place. It works for me now .. I just have to make absolutely sure that 1) the humidifier is sitting level; 2) the hose is always lower than the spicket on the back of the humidifier and 3) there is no relative "rise" in the drain hose. That means water is always running "downhill" from the drain spicket to the floor drain. Taking these deliberate measures solved my problem (now for years). Hope it helps you.
2047870
It will only drain one way at a time. You must manually turn to drain whichever line you want
1191157
Yes I had the same problem, I returned the hose. I have not found an alternative yet.
1807949
I'd first check under the sink to see if the cord is getting hung up on something under you sink, if that doesn't work - call your plumber back. This is my second one, not yet installed but the 1st one (previous house) was a standard that would allow rinsing and reach of the entire sink (30")
2185529
Sounds like you have a problem with your hose. I would just replace the hose and it should work fine.
1584998
Where is it leaking?Is the unit mounted square and level?Did you check to see if the drain tube is blocked?Is the water flow rate on to high?Are all connections tight?These are all things you should check.
1076653
Use the "Upper Drain Port" in the middle of the back of the unit. See my review dated 7/22/2014 for list of inexpensive parts to hook up a drain hose.
1914266
No idea, not worth my time to try. They would probably have to send me a new hose every week. The ring that attaches the hose to the threaded part is too weak. It's fatally flawed.
1408140
I would imagine you need to run a drainage pump to the drain hole or use a water pump to drain it. It is as hard as a pond form that you put in the ground.
832635
Perhaps you have the hoses connected to the wrong inlet/outlet ??? Just my two cents ;)
365059
I do not think so, I just looked at the unit, I do not see any place to attach a drain hose.
1345176
I don't understand the question very much. But for I can see, maybe you need to vent the drain line?
1000093
It may be dirt. If you leave a hose connected, water can stay in the down drain and cause mud in the base. When the water is turned on, this goes up the line first. Best cure is to always disconnect the hose after you turn the water off.Another cause could be a break in your plastic line. I have no experience with this, as the faucet I put in has a long metal down drain and intake.
2008352
I don't have that issue with mine, however, I would try to see if the top part of the spray system can be unscrew, or we can use the end of a staple to clear the drain holes from particle
513646
By hooking up the drain hose to the rear of the unit you enable the continuous flow function to work- there is a float inside the reservoir that will make the unit stop when it is full of water (kind of like how the float in the back of your toilet works!) by hooking up the hose you subsequently bypass the float from ever sensing the unfit is full.
1313262
The hose connector is near the top of the unit. I have a 10ft piece of hose connected. Mine sits on the basement floor and the drain is in the floor. I would assume as long as the drain is lower than the hose connector you should be fine.