Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
If your humidifier doesn’t do a good job or runs constantly, it may be undersized for the space or humidified air may be escaping from the room. Perform these diagnostics:
1) Check the unit’s specifications to be sure it can handle the room size.
2) Be sure your home’s doors and windows are closed; also check the fireplace damper.
3) Be sure the reservoir has plenty of water.
4) Be sure walls or curtains are not blocking the unit.
5) Disconnect the power cord and clean the unit according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6) Lubricate the fan motor bearings with a couple drops of light oil if the motor has oil holes (some units are oil-less).
7) If the humidifier still operates poorly, call an appliance repairperson or take the unit into an appliance repair shop.
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