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Posted: 1/18/2021 1:13:11 PM EDT
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Turn supply off. Call Technician.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 1:14:13 PM EDT
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Check your drain line, probably clogged.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 1:16:35 PM EDT
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Pull out the pad. Check the bottom of the housing for blockages. Then check the drain hose for same.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:29:51 PM EDT
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If your humidifier is like mine, there is a solenoid valve that supplies its water. Could be that salve is stuck OPEN. If so it would be easy to check and replace.
All previous post apply as well. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:35:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Check your drain line, probably clogged. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:52:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: If your humidifier is like mine, there is a solenoid valve that supplies its water. Could be that salve is stuck OPEN. If so it would be easy to check and replace. All previous post apply as well. No, It's good, in that I can hear it shutting on and off in test mode, and during the day I've watched it water the filter for a few seconds and shut off. It looks like the furnace is running a LOT at night, as the condensate fills a 5 gallon bucket 3/4 full overnight (did it that way to check that the pump was working), and subsequently, the humidifier is running a lot, possibly too much, during the night too. I'll have to wait til tomorrow to check the drain hose. Gotta get to work. |
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:54:34 PM EDT
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if the drain is clear,check for cracks in the pad housing.also be sure the pad isnt tilted out once you put the cover on.
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Posted: 1/18/2021 2:58:16 PM EDT
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When we want to “humidify” here in Florida, we just opethe doors for a couple of minutes.
Make it rain baby, make it rain. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 10:45:40 PM EDT
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As it turns out, when I removed the drain tube (it wraps behind furnace), I found a kink in the hose where it went around the corner. There was some build up in the kink, which either closed off the tube or restricted it so much. Its a clear tubing that is fairly soft, so it could kink easily like that over time.
i replaced it with similar tubing, but next time I'll get some reinforced tubing. However, a hell of a lot water flows through it, even when on low. I think I need to call a technician to see if this is normal. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 10:49:06 PM EDT
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Clogged drain or stuck control solenoid.
Can you see where the drain outlet is? Is water draining? |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:15:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Clogged drain or stuck control solenoid. Can you see where the drain outlet is? Is water draining? The drain is working fine now, and the solenoid does turn on and off, but I do wonder if it is faulty, since it puts out gallons of water into the drain over the course of a day. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:30:26 PM EDT
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Are you using an after market replacement pad or oem?
The mostly fabric aftermarket pads are the worst. If it's the correct pad it could be the airflow is to high and you're blowing water off the pad. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:33:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The drain is working fine now, and the solenoid does turn on and off, but I do wonder if it is faulty, since it puts out gallons of water into the drain over the course of a day. If the solenoid is turning off and on it's not faulty. It only opens and closes. No in between. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:35:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Check your drain line, probably clogged.  The line it should be going down but isn't...Mine goes into a little sump pump. If you've got one of those check that. I wired mine so if the sump pump stops and goes into high level it will stop the humidifier as well. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:35:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The drain is working fine now, and the solenoid does turn on and off, but I do wonder if it is faulty, since it puts out gallons of water into the drain over the course of a day. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Clogged drain or stuck control solenoid. Can you see where the drain outlet is? Is water draining? The drain is working fine now, and the solenoid does turn on and off, but I do wonder if it is faulty, since it puts out gallons of water into the drain over the course of a day. I think that’s normal? Ours isn’t regulated; it’s on or off. When it’s on, it does go though a fairly good amount of water. FWIW, ours is new. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:38:51 PM EDT
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Is there a reservoir with a float valve? That may be leaking
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:39:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I think that's normal? Ours isn't regulated; it's on or off. When it's on, it does go though a fairly good amount of water. FWIW, ours is new. |
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Posted: 1/24/2021 11:39:51 PM EDT
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Since the electric valve is actually working, it seems like you need to inspect what flow restrictor needs to be in place for your specific system.
Maybe you don't have one at all, or it's too open for your needs (?) https://arnoldservice.com/product/4021-aprilaire-humidifier-restrictor-orifices-red-2-pack/ |
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Posted: 1/25/2021 3:37:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: On mine that solenoid supply has a valve (I would think everyone should) I actually turn that to about half closed. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I think that's normal? Ours isn't regulated; it's on or off. When it's on, it does go though a fairly good amount of water. FWIW, ours is new. I put a valve on mine. Thanks for the tip to use it as a flow restrictor. It really does use a substantial amount of water. |
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