20 Most Recent Sunbeam 701 Humidifier - Page 8 Questions & Answers

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Normally, manufacturers would recommend changing the humidifier filter after one to three months of usage. This estimate is usual for the wick-type humidifier filter. The frequency of replacing the filter would always depend on your usage. If you use it continuously, then you must also change your filter after a shorter period of time. You might even find the need to change it after less than a month of usage.

In using a Sunbeam humidifier filter, other things that you must consider that are most likely to affect how fast it needs to be replaced would be the dust in the air, smoke, as well as animal dander. When the air is so full of these substances, it would be like having your filter work an extra effort in doing its job. The presence of such impurities in the air could easily clog your filter, and would render it ineffective in a shorter period of time. You must make sure that you also do your share in cleaning the air by regularly vacuuming the room and making sure that dust would not build up in certain areas especially the room where you usually use the humidifier.

Always remember that no matter how durable and reliable your filter is, such as the Sunbeam humidifier filter, replacing it often according to the manufacturer’s recommendation would always ensure that your humidifier works effectively.

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IF running a humidfier your putting moisture into the house.
For what ever reason,so i would shut the windows in the room your trying to humidify.

Having a window open will not make a big difference.

if it is hard and crusty with calcium, it's time for a new one. CLR is a product you can find in most hardware stores, soak it in a solution as instructed on can, but usually you just buy new filters every year...

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Mine was doing the same thing...first month of operation (installed toward end of heating season) = no problems with noise (bubbling, gurgling) though the duct work - started second year toward middle of season. Now its been running for a few weeks and is intolerable. I dug out owners manual and it did not address this at all. I dug out the installation manual and viola! Gurgling is caused by excess condensation in the steam hose. Sure enough the steam hose had a small area depression and did NOT have the constant downward slope necessary - installation instructions are VERY specific about needing a slope in order to allow condense to drain from the steam house. The zip-tie installation had slide down from a vertical stabilizing pipe & allowed for the hose to sag in the middle (nice install job slacker). I adjusted it and the SOUND IS GONE. Hope this helps someone else.

Without brand and model, my advice is definitely a shot in the dark. Only your manual or your manufacturer's site can inform you of what the flashing means. Here are some tips that might help you increase the humidity in your room: Check the humidifier's water level: Make sure that the humidifier has enough water to function properly. If the water level is low, the humidifier may not be able to produce enough moisture to increase the humidity in the room. Clean the humidifier: Over time, mineral deposits and bacteria can build up in the humidifier, which can affect its performance. Clean the humidifier regularly according to the manufacturer's instructions. Place the humidifier in the right location: Place the humidifier in a central location in the room, away from walls and other obstructions. This will help the humidifier distribute moisture evenly throughout the room. Use a humidistat: A humidistat is a device that measures the humidity in the room and automatically adjusts the humidifier's output to maintain a desired humidity level. If your humidifier does not have a built-in humidistat, you can purchase a separate one and use it to control the humidity level in the room.

Is this a mist generator with an ultrasonic element, popular for "health?" These have a wick and water is not going trough the dry wick by itself. One should make all of the wick wet, from bottom to top. After that the water keeps being taken up to the element until the device is stored and the wick dries out again. Another thought is that these ultrasonic elements are very similar to a buzzer, like in toys. Two round sheets of metal with plastic in between. This is not like having long lifetime. For expensive mist makers you could perhaps order a new element but I do not have high hopes. Being so vulnerable the humidifiers are shipped containing no water. It is important to rest the top of the wick in water also. Just making the wick wet close to the element does not help or gives bad results.

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