AMRE Supply So what is a normal amount of water that dumps out of the humidifier to the drain line? Mine seems to be dumping more water than it should. Could this be an issue of a dirty pad?

@@MrPhil212121 Its hard to give you an exact number but these humidifiers will emit a light steady stream of water onto the pad. They aren't too efficient which means not all water dispersed onto the pad will be evaporated. For example for every 5 - 8 gallons of water used, only 1 gallon of water will be added to the air (this is approximate). Depending on your location, the humidifier will use and drain more water. In dry environments the humidifier will be more active and you will see more water draining out, more often. Keep in mind with normal use minerals from hard water can accumulate on the pad so a dirty humidifier pad will reduce how much moisture can be evaporated.

@@AmreSupply I also noticed when you shut the water off and turned it on, you only turned it 1/4 turn. Mine was out all the way and turning it down seemed to slow the excess water.

@@MrBillmedhurst the shut off valve might need to be turned several times. If its a saddle valve then it just pushes a pin into the copper line. Turn it until it becomes tight and the water should stop flowing.

@AMRE Thanks for replying, just barely saw that you replied. So that seems like an excessive amount of water that’s being wasted. For instance the amount of water that is being dumped out of my humidifier is probably 1 gallon every five minutes. Consider that during the cold or hot months where the humidifier is running quite often, my water waste is a lot. I went ahead and unplugged my unit until I can get someone to look at it.

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Thank you for sharing those great tips!

Thanks for watching. This was one of the first series we filmed and over the years this has been pointed out more than once which is why we have a pinned comment mentioning removing the filter through the bottom access.

Thanks for watching Bobby, we're glad you found the video helpful!

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Thanks for watching, we're glad you found it helpful! Its best to replace the humidifier pad once a year, but if the humidifier is running a lot, or calcium or mold is starting to deposit, you might need to change it more frequently. Its best to check it every time you replace your furnace filter which should be replaced every 3 - 6 months.

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Thanks for watching. There are other people who have found it easier to access from the bottom. This was one of our first series and when we filmed this we also filed the solenoid repair which requires taking the top off, so we used those steps for this as well. It would have been useful to show the bottom access. We are focusing on in depth appliance repair series at the moment so it's unlike that we will do an update to this series to cover some of these additional details.

Hi Suzy, thank you for watching. These metal looking filters are actually covered in a special clay-like coating. This coating absorbs water and helps filter out any impurities in the water before going into your air. If you live in an area that has hard water, you might notice a buildup of minerals on the pad, which are harder to clean in general. As the minerals build up the pad won't be as effective in adding moisture to the air. You can try cleaning the pad, and see how it goes but keep in mind that if the coating has been chipped away then you know its time for a new pad.

Thank you for watching it. Humidifiers can be connected to cold or hot water, it will evaporate and be added into the air when the furnace is running. What you are describing is too much humidity. There is a damper on the side of the humidifier which you can close as much as needed. This will help restrict how much moist air is added into the air that is being circulated when the furnace runs. Try this and see if you can get your humidity down to a level that prevents moisture from accumulating on your walls.

Thanks for watching. It might just be semantics in that case. If you have a furnace that also has a built in air conditioning unit, then it would be more accurate to say HVAC filter as the unit is both used for heating and cooling. This filter might be located next to the filter or the air return duct. Other models will just heat (as the unit is not equipped for cooling) so it's more common for someone to say furnace filter.. You can see more in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqyPaZCpnbi2YIk.html

@@AmreSupply Thanks so much for your reply, it is very useful, but also what is the ventilator filter and where I can find it ?

@@robertbekhet5487 The ventilator filter might be referring to a smaller filter within the system. It might also be just referring to your furnace or HVAC filter. There is some variety in how homes are setup so it's hard to know for sure.

Thanks for watching. The amount of water dripping is regulated by the humidistat or the furnace. In some cases the solenoid will open and distribute water over the filter only when the furnace blower runs. In other cases the humidistat will turn on the solenoid only when the humidity is low. If you notice a constant drip then the solenoid valve might need to be replaced. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZyRkpNis8e4fHU.html

You're welcome Kamlesh, we're glad you found the video helpful! You are right that the damper is closed during this video. during winter, the damper should be opened. If you find that you need more humidity then open the damper all the way, and close it to reduce the humidity. In some furnaces the humidifier is wired to a humidistat that will control how much water is released by the humidifier solenoid, this gives the most control. In other furnaces, the solenoid is wired directly to the furnaces and will open when the blower fan runs If its wired directly to the furnaces then you have less control over the humidity.

@@AmreSupply thanks for your prompt reply. I like Amre supply. I have used your co. in the past to get genuine parts. Thanks for serving the community. U guys rock.

@@ks2401 You're welcome Kamlesh, we're just happy to help out in-store or here on youtube. All the best to you!

Thanks for watching. There are a few pads for Generalaire models with various sizes. There might be one that is a closer match to your original: www.amresupply.com/catalog/Pads-Filters-HG1A-HG2K?brands=GeneralAire If there isn't an exact match and it is still too long then you could cut it down to size, it would still work.

Thanks you! I talked to someone at the company today and she said the filter should be fine without alterations. I was confused as the one I removed was shorter but I think it was an off brand altered to fit. Either way I feel more confident that it should work. I also had to order a solenoid so thank you for your videos they are so helpful.

@@JenuineAirbrushTan Thank you for the update, we're just glad to help!

Thanks for watching. The GeneralAire GF-1042 is also mounted on the plenum and humidifies through the central air system. I'm not familiar with that particular Walton model but it likely has an removable cover where you can access and replace the filter.

@@AmreSupply Thanks. Walton was a NJ company (where I live) that apparently went out of business. Believe it or not I found no way of removing the cover, but the filter frame slides out. So I was able to measure it.

@@will27ns Discontinued models can be tricky but in this case the filter is likely a similar design to available models. Unless there is anything special about how it's mounted, matching by the dimensions should work!

Hi James, thank you for watching! That is a good question. When the air conditioner runs, it also removes moisture from the air. Moisture will make the air feel more warm than it actually is so you'll want to close the damper during the summer, and open it as needed in the drier winter months. The humidifer pad should be changed once a year but if you have hard water and a lot of minerals that build up then you might have to change it more often. Its best to check it every time you replace your furnace filter.

@@AmreSupply Thanks for the reply. I do have hard water. Is there a way to tell if it needs replacing by looking at it? These are great videos you have posted and I just noticed you have a location in Calgary so I'll be able to buy some filters from there.

@@pacmancalgary We're glad you're finding the videos helpful and yes our Calgary location is now open again to the public. When enough calcium builds up it coats the evaporator pad and will reduce how much moisture it can add to the air. You'll start to see a white buildup, if its covering a large amount of the pad then that's when you'll want to replace it. Also if it smells stale or extra moldy etc. For a quick peak you can also drop the filter out the bottom by unscrewing the thumb screws. The drain pan will just lower, with the filter.

Hi Bob, the metal frame doesn't really effect the evaporation. There are similar pads of a slightly different size so just be sure to match the dimensions exactly, so you have the same surface area.

Hi Robert Frendo-Cumbo, as long as the pad still has a bit of surface area, it should still add moisture to the air. Overall it will be less effective but a slightly smaller pad shouldn't make too much of a noticeable difference.

We don't have a video for the GF-800 but it uses fiberglass pads/plates www.amresupply.com/part/GF-880-GeneralAire-Fiber-Glass-T-Plates-5 After opening the cover the replacement will be a similar to this kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9xii9pzypzTe4E.html Hope this helps!

Hi steven240sx. These metal looking filters are actually covered in a special clay-like coating. This coating absorbs water and helps filter out any impurities in the water before going into your air. The metal filters actually help disperse water in a more uniform manner over paper or foam, and lasts longer, although you still need to be changing regularly. Hope this helps! Thanks for the great question - Rachael

AMRE Supply I actually tried to clean this filter with calcium-lime remover but it did nothing. Knowing what you said about these filters I understand why! Thanks for your response!

Thanks for watching! That should be ok. If the pad is the same size and has the same density of weaves, then it should work the same as the old pad.

Thank you for watching. It depends on how the humidifier is wired but in most cases turning off the power to the furnace will turn off power to the humidifier.

The solenoid doesn't have an off or on but if you trace the water line coming out of the humidifier it should lead to a water shut off valve somewhere. This will either be a saddle valve as shown in the video, or a quarter turn ball valve. As you tighten a saddle valve it will close, and as you loosen it, it will open.

Hi Alec, thank you for watching. It depends on the furnace. In some cases the humidifier is wired to a humidistat that will trigger the humidifier when the level of moisture drops too low. In other cases the humidifier is wired directly to the furnace and will run when the blower fan runs.

Yes the pad can also be replaced through the bottom by removing the thumb screws and drain pan.

how to replace the humidifier pad from a gen air humidifier from the bottem?

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Hi TD, You can turn the power off to the humidifier and furnace by shutting off the breaker. This is the safest way to work on your furnace. - Rachael

Thanks for watching. The solenoid will either be connected to a humidistat or the furnace directly. Shutting off the breaker will disconnect power and will allow you to replace the humidifier pad without issue.