why does water leak from the filter area?
614039
I've not see any water leaking from the filter area. That said, I do believe that water does drip down through the filter... where do you see the water coming out of?
614040
It doesn't leak it should evaporate if you crack a window once in a while. Maybe the tank is too full?
614041
Mine does not leak water... The water runs down the filter, this is how it cools the air, but no water leaks outside of the unit onto the floor.
614042
We have not had any problem with leaking from the filter area. This has been a very good cooler for what we were using it for - we just have to make sure to empty when not in use since we are on a well and have very hard water.
614043
I haven't had any leak of any water from my system. The water drips down over the grid to "evaporate", but we don't get any on the floor.
1158587
Other than the water left over in the grooves from either rinsing or over filling it and then closing it I haven't had a problem with it leaking. It could also be the rubber attachment, I took nine off right when I got it because it was irritating me.
515653
This is the second time I've gotten this question, and the answer is the same: This is a USED filter. Who ever Amazon is listing as the seller Amazon should look into because they are selling used filters & should not be selling to people on Amazon! Please notify Amazon about the issue so Amazon can take the seller off the site. There is no reason that water should be dripping out of a new filter!
1258420
Hi, it's your filter, no matter how clean it looks on the outside it gets pretty clogged internally. You can order three packs of filters on Amazon. You could always pull it out until they arrive. Rob
400741
I have had 2 of these over the past 3 years - and never had a leak. Check and make sure the water container is fitted properly on the unit. Maybe yours is defective.
1094666
I didn't. I just changed the filter quickly and had no leakage except what was in the filter itself.
2064420
I haven't experienced this problem yet...be sure to rinse the filter as instructed prior to placing it in place; and be sure you haven't installed it backwards...not much help--I know, but all I can think of.
2064419
The problem is probably being caused by your water conditioner, not the filters. Try another water conditioner and see of that eliminates your problem.
197585
I believe it says in the instructions you need to move it closer to the filter to get a water flow / movement but I may be wrong. If that doesn't work use a flat head open and clean if it was a used one.
1246149
Some times if the filter is tightened too much it seems to shut off the water flow. Try loosening it and see if that works. If not then call your supplier,I have found them to be very helpful.
606355
Be mindful of the water pressure when you switch over to the filter. The filter will not withstand the same type full-flow as your tap. I had the same leaking problem initially but it took two tightenings (re-seats/slight turns on the bottom) and the leaking stopped for good.
1729518
I haven't had this issue at all. No problems. Check to see that the filter is in right and screwed shut, make sure it is attached well to the faucet
1993
Because it is leaking. I had the same problem and called Hamilton Beach and they are sending me a new unit. Had a choice of whether to wait until the end of the month when they will have a new improved one of the same model or a different model. I chose to go for a different model. All I had to pay is $13.00 for shipping.
816685
There is a switch you can move it to raight or to the left is the one were water are sucked to the filter even to fast flow the flow is not that much ( it is realy slow water flow ) put it dose the job.Good luck
533145
Check your rubber seal and make sure it fits properly. There should be no leaks, turned on or off. Maybe have a bad unit, or just a bad seal. Mine has worked fine, but I use mine for polishing and not for the main filter.
812188
If you have high water pressure, it can leak a bit. Just wrap the threads of the shower arm with plumber's tape. You may also need to put plumber's tape on the threads of the filter where the shower head goes as well. Fixed it for me. :)
922450
Water will drop out to the bottom make sure it is drained before it reaches the filter.