Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM | EVIDENCE | SOLUTIONS(S) |
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Low Humidity | Low water level (less than | • See Plumbing and Setting Water |
| Level, steps 4 & 5 | |
| No water in reservoir | • Turn water on at saddle valve |
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| • Turn off water main and check |
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| for possible obstruction in saddle |
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| valve or float valve |
| Humidifier heater is not | • Make sure the humidifier is |
| operating | plugged in |
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| • Set the humidistat higher |
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| • Check for blown circuit breaker |
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| • Check all external wiring connec- |
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| tions |
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| • Check for low water level |
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| • Check the humidistat switch for |
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| continuity |
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| • Call a professional HVAC con- |
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| tractor |
| Rapid air changes (drafts) | • Keep doors and windows closed |
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| (cold, dry air is an added load |
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| on the humidifier) |
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| • Close fireplace damper when |
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| not in use |
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| • Keep exhaust fan running time |
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| to a minimum |
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| • Seal around doors and windows |
High Humidity | Condensation on walls | • Turn humidistat off |
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| • Turn water to humidifier off |
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| until condensation is evaporated |
| Heavy condensation on | • Turn humidistat down enough |
| windows | to eliminate condensation (this |
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| may be a temporary condition |
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| caused by moisture from bathing, |
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| mopping, cooking, etc.) |
Humidifier Overflows | High water level | • Inspect valve seat for defects |
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| • Inspect valve nozzle for cracks |
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| or erosion |
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| • Readjust water level (see |
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| Plumbing and Setting Water |
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| Level |
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| • Make sure humidifier is level |
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Table 1 |
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CONTRACTOR
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