Humidifiers

[Pat-inCO]

I've been running a Lasko 12 Gal. humidifier for many years. My problem
is that the Lasko units seem to work so well, they last a L O N G time. As
such, Lasko does very little resale of product. They have discontinued the
12 gal version and only offer the 9 gallon version. - - To any saying "SO?",
the problem is that the 9 gal units have a small spring in the bottom of the
water tank to close the valve so you can refill the tank. Except that the
spring rusts out in three months, AND the lever the spring actuates breaks
in about six months. As if that were not enough, they do not offer
replacement tanks. - - - Can anyone say planned obsolescence?

Does anyone have a free standing (not "table top" type) that they have
good to excellent results from? I figure that during the Winter many/most
people will have one going.

P.S. I resurrected my 12 gallon one, for now, but it looks like it will be
lucky to last the Winter.
P.P.S. I searched for the model I have, and the only results are shown as
"discontinued". SIGH!

 

[Bob Wright]

What's a humidifier?


Bob Wright

 

[JohnBoy]

Pat-inCO - I use a Kenmore Model 15412. It is a 12 gallon (maximum output) with a 3.9 gallon capacity. It does a great job.

As I'm sure you are aware, water quality is a major factor in the performance of any humidifier.

Good luck in your search!

 

[wwb]

Do you have forced-air heat? If so, look at the Honeywell central humidifier system.... mine is 13 years old and still going strong.

I have pretty hard water, so I need to replace the pad (about $8) twice each season... but living where we have an actual winter, it runs quite a bit. The power to the solenoid water valve comes on with the blower fan, so it's not running water constantly - only when the furnace is running.

 

[coach]

Any chance the spring could be replaced. Ace hardware stores carry an assortment of SS springs.

 

[Pat-inCO]

Any chance the spring could be replaced.

Yes, it sure can,
until the arm breaks so the spring will not do what you need.

 

[Pat-inCO]

I use a Kenmore Model 15412.

I found three listings, all saying "unavailable" (included Sears).

Thanks anyway. :D

 

[Dan in MI]

Any chance the spring could be replaced.

Yes, it sure can,
until the arm breaks so the spring will not do what you need.

Is the arm that intricate a copy can't be made?

I know I've made a few replacement parts for things that had a single flaw such as this that made it perfectly reliable.

 

[Selena]

Well, there is the "soup pot" full of water on the wood stove in the front room. It does a good job since it's right under the fan driven heat exchanger and cost $4 at the Family Dollar store.

 

[Pat-inCO]

Is the arm that intricate a copy can't be made?

I just can't see spending fifty dollars in time and materials to replace a
one dollar part.

 

[Pat-inCO]

Well, there is the "soup pot" full of water on the wood stove in the front room.

I'll have a look.
Thanks

 

[Dan in MI]

Is the arm that intricate a copy can't be made?

I just can't see spending fifty dollars in time and materials to replace a
one dollar part.

I know what you are saying buuuutttt, how much time have you spent searching for a replacement unit? If the one time fix makes it last for years maybe it is worth it.

 

[powder smoke]

Pot on the wood stove in my humidifier, Bigger the better! ps

 

[DeletedMember275]

What's a humidifier?


Bob Wright

Spend a winter in Arizona. When your skin dries out, cracks and bleeds, you'll understand. Also the lack of humidity causes a lot of folks (my wife, included) respiratory difficulty. At Yuma, a few days every year the humidity reaches a whopping 50%, because Yuma is both relatively close to the Colorado River and there is a great deal of agriculture in the area - irrigated by the Colorado River. Most of the time the humidity is around 15-20%.

 

[Colonialgirl]

My Aunt in PA use to keep a Tea Kettle sitting on the back of the wood burning kitchen range; It was always kept full because my Uncle always liked his cup of tea at any time he was ready for one. I surely miss my Aunt Averill and Uncle Russell.

 

[Sturgis270]

I have an Essick AIRCARE Credenza for about 8-9 years. Still going strong with no issues. I replace the large wick/filter once a year.