it is likely the switch actuated by the water level is stuck in the off position,as though it were full of water.it may need release if it is old or it may just need GENTLY pulling back down.if all else fails a new switch could be purchased.hope this helps! :)
PowerPure 3000 Ultrasonic Humidifier
This review says it has a permanent ceramic filter that cleans the water in your tank. Another review said the ceramic filter softens and cleans the water.
Amazon com PowerPure 3000 Humidifier Home Kitchen
That model appears to not require replacing the permanent ceramic filter. Other models have filters that need to be replaced.
It depends on how humid it is in the conditioned space, how well sealed the conditioned room is, and how high you have the humidifier set. If you have low humidity in your conditioned space and you are asking for a higher humidity number, it could go through quite a bit of water. If your room is not sealed well, it will allow lower conditioned air into the room and put a larger demand on the humidifier
clean filter, filter is blocked not letting the air flow through correctly, take the filter out and clean it with warm water and leave to dry before refitting, can use soak but not to much as can damage the filter threads. but warm water will do the job to remove the particles its picked up.
If it has a humidistat in the power cord it may have gotten wet when refilling. Blow the water out, or remove the screw to open the small casing and dry it out. If it was wet, the unit should start running normally.
Hello FREIDA GRAYDEN,
If you are not TOTALLY SATISFIED... and that has
the SHARPER IMAGE price tag...
(in y opinion... I would return it to SHARPER IMAGE
and us the REFUND to buy 3 to 5 equivalent units ...
(like HoMedics) for a whole lot LESS...!!
(in my opinion)).
More units... less WATER spritzing around =
HAPPY FREIDA (I think).
I sincerely believe... the "chalky" you speak of is
merely a product of the CALCIUM level in your
water... and a mist type of humidifier. Nothing
wrong with your humidifier (follow owner manual
cleaning instructions) BUT what you see is normal
Sharper Image EV HD15 Instruction Manual Page 3
THE VISIBLE "mist" Your humidifier puts out are
solid water drops... It WILL mark whatever it
lands on...
I think there ARE things you could try...
Obviously turning down the humidifier to
merely moist... rather than SPRITZING water
on everything (solid/visible).
Spread the load between multiple machines
(as described above)
Perhaps...filtered water might help
Dietary CALCIUM is a very good thing... and humidity
is much more warm and comfortable... but the combination
is going to give you those SAME results...
But at those SHARPER IMAGE prices I would
expect YOU to be TOTALLY SATISFIED.Carnac the MagnificentSharper Image EV HD15 Instruction Manual Page 3https://www.amazon.com/HoMedics-Cool-Mist-Ultrasonic-Humidifier/dp/B00EW1QJPS/ref=pd_sbs_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00EW1QJPS&pd_rd_r=S79PF7TS0FVV4D24Y2GP&pd_rd_w=jrPo2&pd_rd_wg=POkzf&psc=1&refRID=S79PF7TS0FVV4D24Y2GP
Hello, Mary -
This is the link to the PDF document with the Instruction Manual for the Homedics Humidifier model UHE-CM45:
https://www.homedics.com/media/documents/homedics/instructionbooks/UHE-CM45_IB.pdf
Cleaning instructions start on Page 9 of the instructions.
You can download and save the instructions as well as print them, if you wish.
Best wishes.
I reckon you should toss it out as you don't really need it as it makes the air damp and mold will start forming inside the walls and create a health hazard.
Use White vinegar to dissolve scale from water. Put it where the tank goes, but not in the tank. Soak for 30 mins at least. Swish around every so often. Vinegar will bubble a little. Could probably help more if we knew what humidifier it was (make & Model)
Your problem is that your fan motor needs to be lubed. The bottom bearing on the motor can be lubed by taking the fan tower off the base and turning it upside down. Using a flashlight, you should be able to see the "bottom" bearing of the fan motor. I usually just put a drop or two of Mobil 1 or some other synthetic motor oil on the bearing and let it sit inverted for a few minutes so the oil flows into the bearing. If you are lucky, this will be sufficient and your fan motor will start running again....If not, then the "top" bearing ( when sitting in a normal position) right under the fan blade will also need to be lubed...This will require disassembly of the fan tower so you can access the bearing with some spray lube, then reassembly of the tower which can be tricky so you don't break any connectors that keep the whole assembly together. Try the bottom bearing first and save the other one for the summer!
It may very well be operating properly. One way to tell is to buy an inexpensive humidity gauge and check to see what the humidity level in the room is. (You rarely need extra humidity when the outside temperature is above 32°, and usually not until it drops into teh teens.)
Here's one you can pick up for $10 on Amazon.
