General Humidifier Model 1042-L leaking water

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I already have a GeneralAire® 1042 Humidifier installed, but have a 4,000 square foot home. Should I ... Can't I simply clean my Vapor Pad instead of replacing it? Where do I find ... I am seeing a very slight water leak coming from the bottom of my steamhumidifier. What do I do ... Legacy 1137 = 21 GPD / Up to 3,000 Sq. Ft.

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Hello, sounds like the solenoid valve is sticking and will need to be replaced.

Hello, first thing is check is the strainer going into the solenoid valve for sediment, if there is clean the strainer and reinstall. If the strainer in clean the check if you are getting 24 volts to the solenoid valve, if you have voltage and the solenoid does not let the water thru replace the solenod valve.

Hello, there could be sediment built up at the saddle valve outlet which is preventing water from flowing to the humidifier, If that is clear than the saddle valve must be replaced.

General 1042-L not putting moisture in the air. Water valve is open and getting to the filter. The unit is clean.

Check the bottom of the drain tube (tube connected to the bottom center of the bottom tray). Does water freely flow out the bottom end of the tube when the humdifier water feed is on?

If there is no flow from the tube and water is leaking from the bottom tray when the humidifier water feed is on then the tube or bottom tray may be clogged with hardwater minerals or other material.

Also, if the humidifier has not been used in a long while it's possible a spider has take up residence by spinning a web in the bottom tray or tube. Tell the spider to find a new home.

Another possible reason is the tray is cracked. You may order the tray from multiple sources on the web. Simply shop for model and price.

And lastly, is the unit installed properly, parallel to the ground? If tilted, water flowing through the unit may catch the sides and flow out where it should not.

A leaking humidifier is a sign that the unit's filter needs to be cleaned/changed. I had the exact same problem on this model.

This type of humidifer is known as a flow through humidifer, when running water flows through it instead of sitting in a pan. The water draining is normal. This type of humidifer will use more water than a pan type but is much healthier due to the fact that you do not get all the build up of the pan type if you ever cleaned one. also change the water panel every year. to change the water panel there will be 2 screws on the bottom pan. Remove them and the panel will come out, buy a replacement at home depot or such store if available, otherwise from a htg company. Replacement is a little tricky to get it to line up so be patient. If you cant remove the bottom panel due to lack of room, it will come out through the top. You will have to loosen and swing the water feed tube out of the way. That is the only maintainace to this humdifier. Also with this humidifier all you have to do is turn the humidistat to off in the summer, you do not have to turn off the water as with float types. Steve

http://www.appliancefactoryparts.com/content/pdfs/109589.pdf

Here is the manual you need.

The 1042 has a valve that operates on 120 VAC. The 1042-LH has a valve that operates on 24V.