I just bought this item and it leaks water right from the bottom!! Am I doing something wrong or did I just get a faulty humidifier?
1609689
Mine does the same thing but I threw away the packaging so I can't return it. What a waste of money!
1609690
You did not do anything wrong. My unit worked the first time or two and then leaked from the bottom. I believe the humidifiers are poorly designed.
1609691
I would return it. Mine worked well for about 3 days and started doing it. It hasn't worked since. It seems like a lot of people are having issues with these humidifiers.
1609692
If you're sure that it isn't just over-filled (can happen if bottle is squeezed), then I'd drain, shake, & let the unit dry out. Then, seal the leak; the best seal imo is that Lazer Bond stuff, not too expensive.
1609693
I just bought this too. Got it at Canadian Tire. Vapors came out at first then after about 20 minutes no vapors then we found it leaking. Dried it out and we will be returning it over the weekend. This items sucks. Thinking that all bottle humidifiers will do the same thing so I will be purchasing another beaker one from pureguardian. They are are my Walmart for $29.99. I already have one and it works really well so I will picking up a second one for my daughter's room.
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I think you have a faulty humidifier. Mind did the same thing. So I emptied it and started all over. I did not leak again but the vapor did not come out of the top funnel, it came out of the seam in the bottom of the humidifier. I returned the item.
1609695
I had that happen too. You may not have attached the plug thing into the top of the water bottle far enough. If that happens, when you turn it over all the water gushes out. Not sure why. Try to push/twist the stopper thing in deeper into the top of the water bottle before turning it over. Hope it helps.
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Hi Chris, so sorry you are having this problem. If the water is coming out from the bottom through the grid where the wiring is .... you can see it through the multiple little holes, it is defective. There are two "legs", one on each side to slide out and anchor the device. Please let me know what happens.
1647351
same here- tried cleaning it, no luck- when I first turn it on a lot of mist comes out and then hardly any, then puffs, then nothingedit- just poured out a lot of the water out of the cup and it works beautifully again! I think it requires a lot less water in the cup than you might think...I misplaced the measuring cup that came with mine. Although if yours doesn't mist at all that's probably not the problem....edit again- it ran out of water before the cycle was done...so that doesn't seem right to me either
1731270
Mine leaks as well - check the lid and see if the silicon ring is missing or damaged. I believe that's the cause for my leak. Still checking to see if I can replace that part...
1102687
You are correct in not pleasing everyone. Yes, on following the manufacture's instructions. The leaks come from the screw on cap getting loose while the unit grinds down the contents - in reverse of how you tightened it in the first place. There is a hole in the power unit so the liquid drains out but it is very messy. :)
608589
Mine did too, I called company and they sent me a new humidifier very quickly and new one is working fine.
2059201
Not a problem. Happy to help :) I do absolutely love this humidifier tho. Must buy.
134272
Mine leaks too! I used it once (so far) and the liquid stared to leak right on out. I just contacted the seller and am waiting to hear back. I don't know if the one piece jar is such a good idea. ugh
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Did you check if maybe you overfilled the unit? If not, than maybe you should return for a new one. I have had mine for 6 months and i have never had a leak. So maybe your unit could be defected?
2138307
You bet it's defective, Our 1st one we have had a year, we have had the 2nd one 7 months, neither on leak so if you can I'd exchange it.
1528012
Is the tank full? If yes, it is time to change the water filter. To troubleshoot: remove the water filter (it unscrews from the tank lid) and try without the filter. If it works fine the filter is clogged and needs to be replaced. These filters become slower with time and after a few months of heavy use they don't let through enough water to keep up with the needs of the humidifier. This year, I had two of those filters be bad right out of the package (they did not let through enough water even when new) and I had to exchange them for new ones (thanks Amazon for making this so easy!). By the way: it is perfectly fine to operate the humidifier without the filter, at least temporarily, but there is more white dust on all surfaces when there is no filter installed and the silver ions in the filter keep the tank from getting all slimy and stinky.
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The only thing you can do is keep it clean with the cleaner they sell. Outside of that, if it quits misting, there's usually not much you can do or replace yourself! Kinda sucks because I know they fail for no good reason, but it's my favorite humidifier when it works! You may try reseating the water container into the base unit and or jarring it a little bit to see if something is stuck. I wouldn't attempt to dis-assemble it. Messing with water and electricity is dangerous.
1849586
I don't know if this will help. But, water would condensate in the handle part of the humidifier. This happen twice. I gave it a good cleaning and have not experience any other problems.
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I just went through this issue as well, with the New and Improved filters...as Special Etc mentioned, it was because I hadn't pushed down on the filter enough to create a seal. I could actually see water leaking out the bottom, in addition to it pouring out the 4 holes. After pulling it out, re-inserting it and pushing it down hard, it sat much better and the filtering was back to normal again.
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The Satechi ones DO NOT WORk! I thought they might and they are too thin and have a hard plastic case. I found a web site for the humidifier and will be emailing them to see if they have replacements. The product comes with 2 filters and us und distilled water I haven't had to replace yet.
912218
I have noticed a small leakage at the base sometimes, if you didn't clean it right after using it maybe it got stuck when that juice that leaked dried up, I would try pouring some hot water in the bowl and letting it sit for a few minutes and see if that helps.
1849588
Irfan- I have been using this type of steamer for years and have never had this 'wet area' problem that you're having. depending on how long you have had the unit, I would take it back to where you purchased it (hopefully you still have the receipt?) as defective and exchange it for another. Hopefully you won't have the same problem. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Good luck
674685
I had one that did the same thing that I finally had to throw away and buy a new one. Thankfully they don't cost to much. Anyway's just be sure the cap is screwed on tight and maybe pour out some of the nectar so there's not so much overflow. If it keeps leaking then it's just the cause of a bad feeder and you will have to buy a new one. I've had about 5 of them and I only had one that leaked bad. Goodluck!