Most common sources of humidifier leaks

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  • čas přidán 23. 01. 2019
  • This video shows the most common sources of a humidifier leak.
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Komentáře • 33

  • @danielippolito8368
    @danielippolito8368 Před 3 lety +21

    This man is incredibly clear and well spoken, easy to understand for people with no experience like myself!

    • @doggie84
      @doggie84 Před 5 měsíci

      I thought the operation manual became human

  • @drew811811
    @drew811811 Před 2 lety +4

    This is an excellent video. Clear , concise and accurate

  • @Itsme-vo4fx
    @Itsme-vo4fx Před 2 lety +8

    Another reason for water leaking is a defective solenoid valve that stays in the “open” position, allowing water to flow none stop 24/7.

  • @pneuman7161
    @pneuman7161 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this! You saved me a huge headache. Great video.

  • @robh5695
    @robh5695 Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent, short, sweet and concise video. Thanks!

  • @Enigma758
    @Enigma758 Před rokem +2

    The two times I've had problems with that same unit it's always been that darn black tubing that breaks! The first time it dripped on the furnace control board taking it out.
    *MORAL*: Always check the water feed line when turning the unit on! Check it frequently when first turning on, then be sure to check it again periodically.

  • @reality9131
    @reality9131 Před 3 lety +2

    This saved me. Thank you.

  • @xj4m35x2
    @xj4m35x2 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you. Perfect video.

  • @peasetill2
    @peasetill2 Před 3 lety +1

    Wonderful explanation.

  • @danielsduong7363
    @danielsduong7363 Před 3 lety +1

    Really nice video , thanks for sharing.

  • @MrRoshanification
    @MrRoshanification Před 3 lety +2

    Informative video. Helped me.

  • @mat4679
    @mat4679 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video, this solved my problem. Thank you !

  • @patrickmurphy8705
    @patrickmurphy8705 Před 8 měsíci

    THANKS RIGHT ON TARGET

  • @tripstarwellman1570
    @tripstarwellman1570 Před rokem +1

    Replace filter once a year or more if water is hard. Make sure panel clicks into place. Misalignment causes leaks

  • @shanewojt
    @shanewojt Před 8 měsíci

    Thank u

  • @oneTOU3
    @oneTOU3 Před 2 lety

    What if it's leaking from the bottom of the spud to that white pvc pipe?

  • @parulpatel4903
    @parulpatel4903 Před 9 měsíci

    In my house mold coming on top floor, same room under furnace room.
    Roof been checked out, furnace is running well. What is the problem of mold ?

  • @user-gj3uf3zi8j
    @user-gj3uf3zi8j Před 8 měsíci

    Condensation on garage ceiling and no humidity getting into house? Help

  • @robertcollins7515
    @robertcollins7515 Před 2 lety +1

    1 little detail, and it makes such a mess.

  • @mrsnapple5827
    @mrsnapple5827 Před 9 měsíci

    Mine dribbles inside return, everything is clean and filter is new…stumped

  • @CaptNemo_
    @CaptNemo_ Před 2 lety

    So I’ve cleaned the pipes using a vac vacuum and I also cleaned that container for the filter to go in but idk why it still leaks water back into my furnace, am no hvac person.

    • @Itsme-vo4fx
      @Itsme-vo4fx Před 2 lety

      Check if your solenoid water valve is stuck open.

    • @SelkiesSong
      @SelkiesSong Před 8 měsíci

      it's hilarious how you're running around swinging that hammer at things that don't even resemble nails @@Itsme-vo4fx

  • @Dan-ef4jz
    @Dan-ef4jz Před 2 lety

    I’ve down all that and still find water leaking around the bottom of the removable cover where it clips on any ideas? I took the whole thing apart and everything is clean and free of Debri and have a new pad and could see the water was being distributed evenly through the pad

    • @jspianoman07
      @jspianoman07 Před 2 lety

      Same issue, ready to rip my hair out.

    • @Dan-ef4jz
      @Dan-ef4jz Před 2 lety

      @@jspianoman07 I found my unit was leaking around the water line where it threads on at the coupling

    • @jspianoman07
      @jspianoman07 Před 2 lety

      @@Dan-ef4jz Thanks for replying. I can see mine leaking from the same spot, but my issue is that I can't foe the life of me figure out why. The spout at the bottom of the tray seats down in that drain plug (the one that the tube attaches to) fine so i don't understand how water is coming up over the edge of the plug and then running out.

    • @Dan-ef4jz
      @Dan-ef4jz Před 2 lety

      @@jspianoman07 for me water was leaking around the threaded coupling and dripping down the water line and sitting in the bottom of the plastic near the drain spot but then it was just leaking down the air return and onto the basement floor. All I did was undo the water line and thread it back on. It has a little needle in it that must not have been tightened properly. There’s not too many options with these units. Make sure you have the filter seated properly too so water can evenly distribute and fall down the filter into the drain spout

    • @Itsme-vo4fx
      @Itsme-vo4fx Před 2 lety

      The answer is most likely a defective solenoid water valve not closing as it should. See if water continues to enter the humidifier after it’s turned off. You should NOT see water entering the humidifier if the furnace is not pushing HOT air and your humidistat is not calling for humidity.

  • @fucheduck
    @fucheduck Před 3 lety +2

    that is not my problem. the hose that hooks up to the bottom of the unit is leaking on the hose itself about a foot or two down the hose. there is some kind of blue valve that insulation has been rotted through it. it leaks over a sheetrock ceiling panel that will have to be replaced. I am wanting to know how to find and install a new hose for the bottom of the unit.

  • @mblakey4736
    @mblakey4736 Před 2 lety +2

    Leaks also occur as a result of the water panel (filter) being installed upside down. The color spot (red, black and or yellow) always indicates the TOP of the water panel. While you did visually show it, you mentioned nothing verbally that this was something to be careful with.

  • @davidmoore8429
    @davidmoore8429 Před 8 měsíci

    The speaker is clear. And the information on routine maintenance is solid. But he makes some misleading claims about causes of leaks. An old water panel is one possible cause of leaks. But other common issues are due to the water flow to the humidifier being too high, the solenoid being stuck open (as mentioned by someone else), or the drain tubing being crimped or clogged. These causes of leaking are at least as common as the water panel / humidifier pad needing replacement, as it only needs to be replaced once during the season, which a homeowner can do on a schedule, while the other issues are often less obvious to the homeowner.