Have had separate humidifiers that did not have air cleaners. Humidifiers left white residue on furniture. Any experience like this with this unit?
73105
We have had the unit for a little over a month. Nothing like that yet. It's a fairly quiet unit, except for occasionally when the water gurgles as it let's air into the tank.
73106
So pleased with this unit. No white residue I seen from all over humidifiers. The unit works well. The usual dust without this air cleaner has decreased considerably and that I am positive about because I am in such a habit of wiping down all furniture and vacuuming daily. This unit is perfect for my large bedroom. Will be purchasing two more.
73107
No. My furniture is much less dusty too. I do have to fill it every morning, especially when the outside humidity is very low.
73108
We've had our unit for about a month and have never seen a problem with white residue on furniture.
770341
It's a calcium build up. It'll disable your humidifier altogether if not it's not regularly cleaned. When I first bought the humidifier, I also bought a solution that was supposed to help keep calcium buildup at bay. It didn't. So now I clean the humidifier once a month by letting the heating mechanism soak overnight (or while I'm at work) in vinegar. It works like a dream. This was my boyfriend's suggestion, so I can't take credit for it. But I'll swear on a stack of humidifiers that it works each and every time.
770336
I'm going to borrow the answer for someone else as it does work. It's a calcium build up. It'll disable your humidifier altogether if not it's not regularly cleaned. When I first bought the humidifier, I also bought a solution that was supposed to help keep calcium buildup at bay.It didn't.So now I clean the humidifier once a month by letting the heating mechanism soak overnight (or while I'm at work) in vinegar.
1540352
white dust is probably referring to mineral deposits, if this is the case then it's the fact that you have hard water that causes this and not the humidifier.
1121477
I had one for 2 years - never had to clean inside. I do use a liquid that is specially for humidifiers that keeps the white stuff down - add a little to water when I refill the tank. when you are ready to store - drain all the water out. I do put a little vaseline on the rubber ring to keep it from drying out.
1902808
Yes - if you have hard water. White dust will come from any ultrasonic humidifier that is used with mineral-laden ("hard") water. The dust is actually the mineral residue from the water, just like the salty coating you would see in the pan if you boiled salt water until it was dry. I have soft water and do not have a problem with white dust. The key issue with white dust is the water, not the humidifier.
1044678
I do not have that problem with mine. It does not leave a powder in my rooms, but that may be because I follow the directions about leaving doors open so the humidity can go where it needs to. Also, I alternate between the lower and high settings. This is a good, basic cool humidifier - I am happy with it.
1128166
Mine has started to do this as well. I usually try to take the tanks off and clean the unit with warm water and try to remove any dust or dirt from the filter. It also depends where the humidifier is located. It should be on an inside wall
1900488
Mold. You have to clean the humidifier - any humidifier - regularly. This one is a little tough to clean, so I'd recommend a bottle brush.
6884
Not that I have noticed. It does get a film on the inside if the humidifier but a cleaning once every couple weeks takes care of that.
439416
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.
1321591
I used mine extensive last year for about 4 months and it needed minor cleaning monthly and again before putting it away. Even with the bacteriostatic solution it got a bit slimy were the water sits but none of the nasty mineral crystals like other types of humidifiers. Warm soap and water, or a quick run in the dishwasher is fine and you don't need to cycle vinegar through it like a coffee pot, very easy. I was surprised at the length of use I got out of the filters and how cheap it is to use generic filters cut to the proper length.
1663878
I'm using this humidifier for the 2nd year and I have not had any "white dust". The water in my apartment is very hard water, and their is a lot of mineral deposts that get left on the filter, so I have to change the filter more often. Maybe the filter is good enough so that you don't get "white dust"?
729703
What may appear as white dust may be from the water source that has dried. The water in the area that I had to use in the unit also left a similar residue, but it is not harmful. It has to do with the area having hard water and me not choosing to use distilled water for the unit. If you are extremely concerned and financially capable, you may choose to try distilled water, change your filter, run bleach through the system and see if the effect is still noticed.
1959853
The misting plume is adjustable and is very fine so as long as you do not mist directly onto a furniture's surface, there should not be a problem. I did not notice any wetness to floor. This has become my favorite humidifier of all I have owned over the years! We definitely sleep better with this on in the bedroom during winter's sinus drying central heating .
737461
I think any humidifier can cause issues with moisture on a wood floor. This one is pretty good, but I have concrete floors. I would'nt trust any thing that has a container of water on wooden surfaces. You can always put something non-porus underneath it.
2095783
I used an essential eucalyptus oil in it. Not more than half a dropper worth, but it was enough to basically corrode the plastic on the inside of the humidifier. This was my fault! Not at all blaming this otherwise stupendous product, as I just bought a replacement, but I essentially (pun?) wrecked my previous one. Learn from my mistake.