General Humidifier Questions
Q.Why isn’t there enough moisture in my room?
A.How often do you run the unit? If the unit is only run at night, then during the day the moisture level will drop if moisture is not constantly added to the air.
Q.Do you leave your door open or closed when the unit is running?
A.a) By leaving the door open, this allows moisture to leave the room and go into other areas of the house. If you would like the moisture to stay within one specific room you should consider closing the door while the unit is running.
A.b) Wood, leather, carpet, curtains, and other types of fabric soak up a lot of moisture, thus not leaving enough moisture for the air. If the window is left open, then this allows moisture to escape the room. Another factor is a lot of times the unit is placed next to a heating device. The idea is that the air blowing into the room will quickly place moisture around the room. Unfortunately, this concept does not work because the hot air coming out of a vent will soak up most of the moisture, and none of the air within the room will receive any.
Q.How much moisture do I need in my room?
A.Suggested humidity levels are between 40 – 60%.
Q.What are the effects of too little or too much humidity?
A.Dry air can cause dry skin, static electricity, out of tune musical instruments, increased levels of dust (dry air causes dust to rise), damage to wooden objects (dry out and eventually cracks appear), discomfort, sick ness, and dries out nasal membranes. Over-humidifying the air can cause mold and wallpaper to peel.
Q.Why do I need a humidifier when I can just open my window?
A.The moisture level within the outside air is not high enough to humidify a room. The colder the air the less moisture it is capable to hold, and the more the air is heated up the percentage of relative humidity is lower. Relative humidity means the amount of water vapor in the air, compared to the amount the air could hold if it was totally saturated. The difference is higher between outside and inside temperatures; more humidification is needed because of the dry air in the room.
Q.Where should I place my humidifier?
A.The unit should be free-standing and not close to a wall, window, door, or thermal bridge so that air may circulate around the unit.
Ultrasonic Frequent Questions
Q.Why does it say open/close on the demineralization cartridge cap?
A.Those directions are there in case you decide to use the refill option to replace the granules; the purpose is for how to open and close the cap. If you did open the cap before placing it in the water tank, you will most likely notice that there are granules in the water tank and the base of the unit. Immediately turn off the unit, and empty the water out of the base and the water tank. Begin removing all granules from base and water tank. Use brush to clean around membrane.
Caution: Do not dispose of granules in sink! Used granules must go in waste!
Q.I just replaced my cartridge, and the contents and water in the base has turned a blue-green color.
A.This sometimes occurs when the cartridge, or even the granules, are replaced. This does not occur with all replacement cartridges or granules, and is a reaction of water content and the Ultrasonic vibrations. This is not an indicator to replace the cartridge.
Q. There is no fill-line on the water tank, how far | en |
may I fill it up? | |
A.There is no fill line on the water tank, and it may be filled all the way to the top.
Q.What is the purpose of the demineralization cart- ridge (DMC)?
A.The DMC removes minerals from the water to prevent white dust. The contents of the cartridge need to be so aked for 24 hrs prior to first using the unit so that they may fully expand and remove minerals from the water. The contents of the DMC have a life of 2 – 3 months. The cartridge may need to be replaced more often depending on water hardness and how often the unit is used. An indication of when the DMC needs to be changed can be white dust or reduced amount of mist output.
Q.Is it ok to use distilled water with the unit?
A.For best results with your ultrasonic humidifier use distilled or reverse-osmosis water and remove the demineralization cartridge.
Q.I just replaced the contents of the cartridge and now have granules everywhere.
A.First, make sure there are no granules in the middle of the cartridge. Placing granules in the middle of the DMC allows them to escape in the unit. Immediately turn off the unit, and empty the water out of the base and the water tank. Begin removing all granules from base and water tank. Use brush to clean around membrane.
Caution: Do not dispose of granules in sink! Used granules must go in waste!
Q.The directions tell me not to place the unit directly on the floor, why do I have to elevate the unit?
A.The idea with this unit is to allow one to force humidity into the air. Because of this, the carpeting or wood floor surrounding the unit may become damp. If the unit is
