My humidifier is starting to make the room smell really bad, and it's only been 3 weeks! Do I need a replacement filter or is it our tap water?
377619
I don't have that problem but I change the filter every two weeks as recommended by the pediatrician
377620
I have that problem too. It is the filter. Once you change the filter the smell goes away. However, it seems like I always have to change the filter!
377621
Honestly my tap water is HORRIBLE and I didn't change my filter for 2 months. I never had problems with smell or the quality. Do you have pets or anything else that might be causing it?
1851410
I change mine every 2 to three months. Look at the filter opening,gaze inside see if it is discolored or full of dust or hair .. If it is you are due.Also if the filter grill is full of dust, the inside is going to contaminated.Keep dust down around the humidifier as it will suck it in like a vaccum cleaner. I never try to clean a filter. At 5 bucks from lasco its not worth the bother.If you do try to clean it ,it may fall apart or distort. Keep the plastic holders that are around the filter as these will not come with the new filter..
2059011
The answers to your concerns are really good, it might be a bad unit. Like they said, call support line, check the water level. If it buzzes all the time I'd want a new filter. Good Luck
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
2010176
Yes, the two filters that are needed to run the humidifier are included with the unit. There are instructions in the manual as to how to clean the filters and get a little more use out of them.
2009902
on my particular humidifier, the fan portion lifts up exposing the filter. the filter is then picked up out of a pan and you will replace it with a new one in the same spot. The filter will be wet when you pull it so be careful not to drip on floors that you may not want wet. Good luck
279440
I just emailed the company and they said to change every two months with this IMPORTANT NOTE: Since you are dealing with water, it is very easy, and extremely common to end up with a moldy filter if it is not taken care of. Whenever you turn your humidifier off you should remove the filter. Never let the filter sit inside the wet unit while it is off.
87743
Best thing I have found to do is if you are using the humidifying feature to always keep water in it. it only got smelly when the humidifier ran and the water ran out. Also once you fill up the water and run the unit for 20-30 min the smell goes away. so far it seems to be the only problem I've experienced with this unit.
245875
You need to replace the sponges IMMEDIATELY with a better filter medium. Look through the reviews and you will find what to use. Otherwise this is a great, quiet little filter for very small aquariums.
1095479
I don't have odors. I have a problem with humidity that is high and creates spoilage. Will this reduce humidity nicely? I bought a filter but int only lasted 3 months and the humidity came back. It's winger and there is no way for me to dry out this reusable filter.
1656395
I assume your asking if the filter needed to be replaced and the answer is no. That said, after several weeks of continuous operation there was more dust on the outside of the unit than the filter. I wouldn't recommend this unit to anyone.
245833
My humidifier has none of those problems, so you must have a defective unit. The only drawback I've experienced is when I fill the tank and put it back in the unit, and the bottom of the tank snags on the filter. I have to help the tank get into place past the filter, but everything works fine after that.
1518732
I haven't had to replace mine as yet (just got it last week). But I will check Amazon for pre-filter and filter. I just checked and Amazon carries the filters for $33.
899737
We usually use the refill. There is a fine netting at the bottom of the cartridge for the water to filter through. Ours has just, for the first time with running two units--one 4 years and one 2 years, had the netting break in one that is two years old which resulted in the granules spilling into the entirety of the humidifier. It was a bit of a mess to clean up, but not too terrible. Worst part was that we had just refilled a few days prior. So, in short, yes, can be refilled over and over for quite some time, but not forever. I would recommend checking the netting at the bottom after dumping old granules and before replacing with new ones for structural integrity. We usually use the refill. There is a fine netting at the bottom of the cartridge for the water to filter through. Ours has just, for the first time with running two units--one 4 years and one 2 years, had the netting break in one that is two years old which resulted in the granules spilling into the entirety of the humidifier. It was a bit of a mess to clean up, but not too terrible. Worst part was that we had just refilled a few days prior. So, in short, yes, can be refilled over and over for quite some time, but not forever. I would recommend checking the netting at the bottom... » Read More We usually use the refill. There is a fine netting at the bottom of the cartridge for the water to filter through. Ours has just, for the first time with running two units--one 4 years and one 2 years, had the netting break in one that is two years old which resulted in the granules spilling into the entirety of the humidifier. It was a bit of a mess to clean up, but not too terrible. Worst part was that we had just refilled a few days prior. So, in short, yes, can be refilled over and over for quite some time, but not forever. I would recommend checking the netting at the bottom after dumping old granules and before replacing with new ones for structural integrity. « Show Less
1888393
This is a self-contained filter. The humidifier I have, you just drop the filter in the tank, fill the tank with water, set the tank on the base, and turn on the humidifier.The filter only helps to keep the water clean; you have to turn the humidifier ON to get the humidifying effect.You can use one filter for about 30 days, then you toss it and start over with a new one.
1151167
I would suspect that yes, you need to replace your humidistat. I have an Aprilaire humidifier and my digital humidistat went bad. Since my humidifier was aging, I replaced it also. I went back to the "manual" humidistat since it's simple and no electronics to go bad. The only thing the digital humidistat buys you is an outdoor temperature sensor (thermocouple) that automatically adjusts the setting based on the outdoor temperature ...sounds good but not that big of a deal. I set my manual humidistat a couple times ...when I expect the temperature to routinely get below 20 deg and then when I expect it to be above 20 deg. Never had a problem with that. Good luck!
1710936
This humidifier does not have a filter. It is ultrasonic. I only use distilled water.