My humidifer leaks. Is there a repair for that?

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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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brand new humidifer i can hear the fan working but the water is leaking all over the floor the water tray is filled and the tank is empty

take apart to find out ?

do use a bacteriostat solution in the water

Sure. But if your homemade gasket leaks try a little 100% silicone caulking. It smells bad for an hour or so but it will help. If you use the silicon make sure you allow it to thoroughly dry before you get it wet or it "will" leak.
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Sounds like the air flow is too great and it is blowing the water in the bottom of the tray around before it gets a chance to drain. Try placing your summer, winter damper at half closed to slow the airflow down a little.

To both, these sound like de-humidifiers. Is your goal to reduce humidity and dry your room?

If so, if the humidity is low, then the de-humidifier has no work to do. A cheap battery or dial humidistat will help.

If not, check for a clogged filter. No air moving spells no de-humidification.

Also check for a frozen evaporator coil. Same as above but this requires repairs.

Electric dehumidifiers are similar to refrigerators and window AC's. With the fan running, adjust the setting to a lower humidity setting until you hear the compressor kick in. If it does not even at the lowest setting, check the space relative humidity to make sure it has work to do. If it does, repairs may be as simple as cleaning electric contacts in controls or as bad as a refrigerant leak or compressor failure. If its bad, better to replace.

A humidifier adds moisture. If you have a humidifier and want to keep the static off your clothes and keep your nose from drying out, fill the tanks with water and add biocide.

Please do not view my comments as patronizing. Even seasoned engineers have difficulty grasping humidification.

Try usubg distilled water (or water with less minerals in it).

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