how high should I expect the mist to shoot up from the diffuser? I've never owned one before and it only seems to be going up about 8-10"-
748423
That's all I've noticed. The scent gets around OK so it diffuses further. Really, I prefer my northwest brand as I posted in the review.
748424
Mine is the same, but it fills the entire room with scent. When on the intermittent mode, it actually lasts many hours more than the included booklet said.
748425
That's about how high you can see the mist go, but the oils stay suspended in the air for quite awhile... Up to a few hours.
528648
Sorry - mine came off easily. Maybe put it in your freezer for an hour then try it, and if that doesn't work put it in the sun until it's hot then try it. I started using mine without the diffuser and on medium power it's got a beam of the intensity of the diffuser, but just narrower.
2174508
I am using it in a 15' x 25' room and it on the high setting in a 15' x 20' room and, though the strength of the scent is lower at one end of the room than the other, I am pleased. I think, in an average size room, you could use a lower setting. Sorry I can't say for sure. I have used many different diffusers and, for me, this one is the best and I plan to purchase two more. Oh, for my large room, I do use a little more oil than I would in a smaller room.
1133752
Well you have to fill it up to the maximum fill line, then it creates this little water vortex. No mist will come out, just a very tiny breeze coming from the holes. Personally, I stopped using mine after a few weeks, it was just not worth it, it did nothing for my room, it's just far too small to be of any decent use, so I moved onto a room ionizer and that worked much better.
891120
You should see the mist immediately. Make sure the rubber stopper is on the body of the unit (the "On" switch), not the top. Next, try spinning the top so that the metal contacts touch those on the body of the unit. The top should go on easily and with a little magnetic pull. If this doesn't happen, it's not rotated correctly. That's all there is to it.
930920
It should be about 4 inches from the wall for air flow. Air is circulated through the filters. There isn't a visible mist like a vaporizer but it comes out of the top.
921353
Yes, I would say you have a defective diffuser. I have had mine for several months now and even when its on the highest setting and runs all night I still have 3/4 a bottle left in the morning. If you bought it from Amazon you may be out of luck with getting it replaced; but you can always go to the DoTerra website and find contact information. They are a great company and stand by their products; but I have always bought my DoTerra from a company representative...so I'm not sure how they handle purchases through amazon.
2255817
I have had mine since October. It does not work well. The auto shut off does not work and I have to go over and shake it around a bit to continue the mist. I would not recommend buying this particular diffuser.
2127709
I wouldn't call it a really fine mist, but it's not super "thick" either. It's a middle of the road, normal spray. Be sure to wait until contents cool (if warm when you put it in) to tighten the top though, or it would drip big fat drips forever afterward. I use mine for cleaning house, so the spray is fine. If you wanted a truly fine mist for, say, perfume, it would be too much.
1647348
I have only had my diffuser for a couple of months so have not had any issues yet. I have filled it a little too full with water and it would not work otherwise no problems. I see someone else said to use Dawn to clean it. I would try a little vinegar first.
2254426
The mist comes out of the bottom vent on the front. Air intake vents are on the sides somewhat higher.
291946
Never been a problem with mine either... but I wouldn't recommend purchasing this diffuser. Please read my original comments.
1133751
I never saw any mist come out but I did smell the vapor. Like some of the others have mentioned this doesn't serve he purpose of neither a dehumidifier or an air cleaner...it probably puts out maybe 2 tablespoons of water per day. To answer your question, unfortunately I would probably have to say yes it's normal.
340117
You might need to hold the mist button longer. I sometimes have to do that with my light button.
988723
Well Cynthia, When I fill the diffuser to it's max. capacity. Then run it on high with constant on. I get about six hours. I have tried it on the low setting with time out intervals, and it has lasted close to 2 1/2 days..... Hope this helps : ) Keep on Diffusing!!!
61085
No, you don't. The hole appears to be miniscule since it sprays a mist. Just press down on raised area and mist comes out perfectly.
2057166
I raise it up to the ceiling in a standard 8 foot room and it works well, but you definitely don't want to hover it much closer or it will blow out the hair. However, keep some different wattage bulbs on hand and it will work at various ranges.