I checked all the tubing and all parts. Have used nebulizer in the past without difficulty. But this time, no misting - the medication just sits in the cup. The compressor does come on. Any ideas?
You'll read a lot about making sure that the filter is clean and that the medicine cup is cleaned and that hard water can effect the operation of the nebulizer. However, the problem is most likely in the pump. Even though the pump is running, it is not pushing enough air into the medicine cup. You may even feel air coming out of the tube. When unrestricted, the air will come out, but, once restricted by the medicine cup, the air may not be fast enough to nebulize the liquid. If you want to confirm this, take the tube and hold it to the end of a bike pump, if, while pumpung, you successfully see mist, then you know for sure.
Fixing the pump is not too difficult. Over time, the chamber where the air is compressed becomes dry and, just like a dry bike pump, the air escapes from the chamber due to poor seals. The pump is pretty simple. Make sure it is unplugged from power and remove the screws holding the housing together. Inside you will see the motor, a fan, a power switch and the intake and outtake tubes. Follow the outtake tube to the pump. The junction where the tubes meet the pump is the location of the air chamber. You may need to remove the screws that secure the tubes to the chamber. Once apart, take some grease and lightly coat all of the interior surfaces of the chamber. When finished, reassemble and you're good to go!
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I would assume there is a problem in the filter or nebulizer/medicine cup area but your best bet would be to contact Omron technical support at 1-800-634-4350. Since this unit has a five year warranty i would stick with dealing with Omron. Good luck and please rate solution.
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Thanks for the info. technical support is always an option. However, in so many instances, the complexity and frustration of dealing with technical support (sometimes talking to someone who is english-deficient) can be very stressful.
I was favorably hoping that someone might have experienced my specific problem - however I do accept your solution of contacting tech support.
thanks so much for taking the time to provide such an indepth and viable solution to my problem. I will carefully follow all of your instructions, and hopefully the problem will be solved.
Thanks again.
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