I have an older model Flair unit. I took it apart to try and give it a good cleaning and noticed that there was a small glass bulb-looking part with one of the thin wires was broken. Of course the other wire broke the moment I touched it. Can someone tell me what this part is, as it does not look like any fuse that I've seen. It looks like a tiny light bulb with both wires entering from just one side. I have not at this point even tried turning it on since I don't know what I'm dealing with.

Your ozone generator may have gone bad. It's the small black rectangular looking apparatus located near the bottom of the unit. It usually has a zip tie holding it to the circuit board. You will have to take the Flair out of it's case to see it. Make sure it's unplugged and remove the bolt from the bottom of the unit. You can then slide the framework out of the casing. It's also possible that it's time to replace your Ceramic Ozone Plates. They have a life expectancy of 2 to 4 years. The Flair has two of them that slide into slots in the rear of the unit. You can see them when you remove the washable filter. All items can be purchased on Ebay. DM

TEST THE CONTINUITY OF THE BULB AND THE WIRING AND THE PARTS INSIDE.


DOES THE UNIT STILL WORKS NORMALLY ASIDE FROM THE BULB?

if you pull the unit out of the black box ( one screw on bottom) and then turn the unit up side down, their is a glass fuse in it. See if it is blown, their is also a fuse just for the ozone part it is marked F21 on the same board, it is soldered in the board, it is a black round fuse marked 400ma 250v on some models

pull the unit out of the enclouser and check the bottom for a circuit board and on the board their is a glass fuse see if it is blown. Also on that same board their is a small round black fuse that is labled f21 it is a 400ma 250 volt fuse on my unit and is soildered in this fuse is just for the ozone

Open the back and change the Ozone plate. then slide out the ION plate and clean it with denatured alcohol. If no light inside, you may have to replace the bulb and / or starter. Hope that helps.

http://www.peakpureair.com/springair-ozone-plates.htm

if the metal screen is removable, run under warm water and gently brush with damp rag
if no removable, unplug unit, wipe clean with damp rag

Sounds like Motor or bearing is failing.
You could order parts but you will find it less expensive to replace unit. Than trying to repair.

Please rate. Hope this helped. If i can help you further let me know. Good luck!

I haven't seen an older Flair that I know of. There will be as many slots for plates as are required. The filter is definitely washable. Use an enzyme cleaner and rinse with hot water. The fan motor should be oiled every month or two. It should cost less than $100 to get it running in top shape.

Moist air reduces the efficiency of ozone production for this unit. I am not sure what the water thing is about.

Did you try cleaning the glass plate or ceramic plate ozone producing unit with soap free ammonia? Also did you try using a pencil eraser on the contact points on the glass plate? I think the ammonia cleaning and contact points on the glass plate should be your first option. Check your maintenance on the units manual.

Try the manufacturers website for their trouble shooting guide...walks you through most problems and how to fix them.