Humidifier Solenoid: Repair and Replace (GeneralAire GF-1042)
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Күн бұрынIn this episode of Repair and Replace, Nick shows how to replace the solenoid valve in a GeneralAire GF-1042 humidifier. If the solenoid valve fails then it can prevent the humidifier from working. This will result in a dry humidifier pad. Alternatively if the solenoid is stuck open then the humidifier will keep running.
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00:00 Intro
00:27 What You'll Need
00:34 How it Works
01:05 Step 1: Disconnect the Humidifier
01:18 Step 2: Remove the Solenoid
01:54 Step 3: Install the Solenoid
02:28 Step 4: Reconnect the Humidifier
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@ChrisJahangir 7 жыл бұрын
As a new technician who hasn't done this before this was very helpful thank you
@AmreSupply 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, I'm glad you found this helpful!
@VellaCharles 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have this problem, I figured it was the Solenoid valve because the water from the supply stopped flowing. This video was a big help . thank you.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Charles!
@jeffrx 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. This will help me perform this change with confidence.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Jeffrx, we're glad this video helped you repair your humidifier!
@cmstilllearning4418 3 жыл бұрын
Worked for me! Thank you for the vid!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@Maplenr 6 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, appreciate the brevity of it.
@AmreSupply 6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ShishasBlog194 4 жыл бұрын
Very useful! Thanks so much!
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! We're glad that you found this video helpful!
@metooo668 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@connelljacintorealestate4361 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@tdivy 7 жыл бұрын
thanks for the reply...sorry about the multiple posting...don't know what happened.
@AmreSupply 7 жыл бұрын
No problem TD, Glad to help! - Rachael
@sal2899 3 жыл бұрын
Thank bro. About to save me and my Mom $80
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Sal!
@CharleyHarley01 2 жыл бұрын
Soooo, the wires you twist together - black on the valve. Does it make any difference how these hook to the other wires? My control has a red and white wire, yours has all black.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. That is a good question. The solenoid valve is just a coil of wires that creates a magnetic field so it is not affected by the polarity of the wires. The red and white wire in your case can go to either one.
@mrstyxxx 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am having the same issue as a few others. Water is dripping instead of a slow steady stream going into the humidifier. Going to replace the orifice, but wanted to double check about the solenoid valve. I do hear it clicking when I turn it on, but no clicking when it shuts off. Thank You
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The water shouldn't be a high pressure stream and should be trickling onto the pad. The pad should feel moist though. The fact that you hear the solenoid click means that its getting power. The solenoid will magnetically open when electricity charges the coil, and when the power shuts off the solenoid will be pushed closed by a spring. When the solenoid fails its generally stuck closed and will not open at all. In your case you're right that its best to replace the orifice first.
@mrstyxxx 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thank you Nick, I ended up replacing the solenoid with Genaire assembly. That did the trick. First I checked the water supply line and there was plenty of water flow, so all that was left was the orifice/strainer assembly. I looked at the strainer and it was clean, so I went ahead and just did the whole thing. Just a note to others, when you buy the solenoid it comes with a new orifice and strainer, all you need to do is re-connect the supply water line & filler tube on top, hook up the wires and hope there are no leaks lol. Actually a very easy project & you save yourself $100 or so. New assembly is around $50. Thanks again Nick...
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
@@mrstyxxx Glad to hear that you've got it all working again! Cheers
@edvc520 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Amire Supply, how would you determine whether the solenoid needs to be replaced?Thanks
@AmreSupply 7 жыл бұрын
Hi edvc520, As stated in our video at the 1:00 minute mark, when the solenoid fails, it will no longer add moisture to the air. It other words, if you've determined the humidstat is working and telling the solenoid to open and let water into the humidifier, but water isn't making it into the humidifier, a good bet is the solenoid. Because it is electrical it is possible that the solenoid has failed. Before replacing, make sure that the water line is on and not kinked as well. Thanks for asking! - Rachael
@jerryeulentrop2663 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for the great video. My solenoid valve clicks when the humidifier motor turns on and off, but even when the humidifier motor is off the humidifier is still dispensing water. Could it be stuck open? What do I need to do?
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're just happy to help! It's possible that it's closing but not closing all the way. You could remove it and try to inspect it more closely.
@room2096 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. My solenoid valve started making a buzzing noise when it is powered and letting water through. It seems to be functioning normally in terms of water flow, but it, along with the copper water pipe it is attached to vibrate loudly. Any ideas on how to remedy this issue ?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. If the sound from the solenoid is more of an electrical buzzing, then that could be caused by a bad wire connection or improper voltage. What you're describing is more vibration sounds through the solenoid and pipe. You are likely hearing water hammer, which is the force of the water abruptly stopping, causing small shock waves to shake or vibrate the pipe. This is common on a rigid pipe like copper. Switching to plastic would reduce water hammer as there is more give. As well you could try tightening any support brackets around the copper pipe.
@room2096 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thanks for the advice ! I really appreciate that you took the time to write a thorough answer.
@oanhphan9564 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for great video.Do you do home service ?
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. AMRE Supply is a parts distributor only, we do not employ technicians who service these units.
@dtesch01 6 жыл бұрын
my humidifier is leaking above the solenoid valve every time the furnace blower is on. it is coming out of the part 1099-2 distributor trough (on the top) of my Gen Air 1099 humidifier. any ideas please?
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for commenting. If there is a calcium buildup on the distributor trough, then water will build up and overflow before it drips onto the pad. It would be best to inspect and clean the distributor trough, (a vinegar or acid base cleaner will help remove the calcium). Also double check to see if the tray is cracked or is leaking directly. You can remove it and fill it with water to see how well it holds up. Sorry for not seeing this comment earlier, hopefully this helps anyone else with a similar problem.
@a-mpmccarthy6782 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You're video is easy to follow and was very helpful. I have a humidistat that triggers the solenoid; that seems to be working fine. Should it be able to trigger when the humidity level is below the humidistat setting but the furnace, itself, is not running?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, we're glad that you found it helpful. It depends on the furnace but in a lot of cases the humidistat is wired to the blower motor, this means the humidifier solenoid will only dispense water when the blower fan is circulating air.
@a-mpmccarthy6782 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thanks, that's what I thought was happening in the past - but I can't be 100% certain. I replaced the entire solenoid assembly with the identical Generalaire part. I have tried reversing the wiring, despite knowing that wouldn't change anything and it didn't. It makes no sense.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
@@a-mpmccarthy6782 When thefurnace runs, and the humidistat calls for humidity then it will send 24V to the solenoid. When the solenoid opens you should hear a click. As well you can use a multimeter to check the voltage at the solenoid if needed.
@a-mpmccarthy6782 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply The solenoid trips when I crank up the humidistat with or without the fan motor running. I rewired the old solenoid back in and it behaves the same manner - except the click is way feebler. I'll try tracing the wiring from the solenoid to see where the power is sourced. I'll also check the voltage, but I suspect that will be as it should. Thanks for your help!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
@@a-mpmccarthy6782 Not all are wired to the furnace, and in your case it will still work as intended. If you hear the solenoid click it should dispense water over the humidifier pad even when the blower fan is off. Once the blower fan runs it will circulate the moist air through the vents.
@carissaandtchicks1801 4 жыл бұрын
My humidifier is making a clicking on noise and then 2 seconds later another click. My humidifier was set on Medium and i turned it to low and it stopped. It is however 12* here in Iowa so I feel the humidifier should stay on medium setting. We bought our house a year ago - should I start with the filter? Or would the clicking be the solenoid?
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Carissa and Larry, thank you for watching. The solenoid will make a clicking noise that is perfectly normal. When the coils inside the solenoid energize, it moves a small plunger opening the water valve for several seconds before it closes. The pad inside of these humidifiers need to be moist but there doesn't need to be a constant flow of water all the time. That's why the solenoid only opens once in a while as needed. As long as the pad is moist and your home has the right humidity then there isn't any need to replace the solenoid. Now if the filter has a buildup of minerals and calcium then it will reduce how much moisture it can add to the air, so if there is a calcium buildup then you'll want to replace the filter. Hope this helps!
@Sentael 2 жыл бұрын
Hi AMRE Supply. I'm about to order a replacement solenoid - but I haven't found the answer to my question in previous comments so here goes: My question is: can a solenoid be giving the clicking sound and still be stuck/jammed? When my furnace is running (the blower motor and the flames are on) I can hear the solenoid click. I can turn the dial on the humidistat back and forth to get it to click each time it passes the set humidity threshold. However - despite this clicking sound - no water is making it through the pad. I've examined the plumbing leading up to the solenoid (even replaced two valves to be sure) - and water is flowing. I'll be getting my replacement part from one of your local branches - I appreciate your help.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and we appreciate your support! The the solenoid clicks then that's an indicator that the pin is moving. It is possible that the solenoid is working but there is a blockage somewhere in the system. It could be a buildup of minerals if you have hard water. You could turn off the water and disconnect the system to try to narrow down and isolate where the blockage is. It could be before or after the solenoid. As well you can inspect the solenoid itself.
@ericng2725 7 жыл бұрын
after i installed the new solenoid valve model 1042 Generalaire humidifier there is no water going thro that is to said its not working pls advise thanks
@AmreSupply 7 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric Ng, Before getting a technician in, make sure the water is turned back on, that there are no kinks in the water line, and that all connections are tight. If that does not rectify the issue, you may need to look at having a technician come in to diagnose the problem. Hopefully this helps, thanks for the great question! - Rachael
@rocktman81 2 жыл бұрын
I have a different model humidifier, but even with my humidistat set to off/0%, I still hear some water dripping out of the PVC drain pipe coming from the humidifier. I'm guess that that means that the solenoid valve isn't sealing things off completely when its off and in the closed position. I assume there are some internal gaskets that might have hardened over time causing the small leak. Does that sound right? If so, can I just disassemble the solenoid valve and "rebuild" it by replacing gaskets. Do they sell a gasket repair kit or something? Or am I stuck buying a whole new solenoid valve? For reference, it looks like the model number on my solenoid valve is 32001876-001. Thanks!
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kevin, thank you for watching! You've made some good observations and if you don't think that the solenoid is closing properly then it will likely need to be replaced. As for repair, it is not common to open these up and repair them and you'll likely not find any good reference for what exactly is inside of that particular solenoid until you open it up. There seems to be a nut at the end of the solenoid, you could try opening it up. I'm not aware of any specific repair kits but you could find some general purpose gasket kits with various sizes. There are no guarantees but in some cases, people find it worthwhile to explore these sorts of options.
@rodn5616 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. The water going into the pad seems excessive. After the furnace has gone through a cycle, about a gallon of water comes out of the drain. Can I adjust for this?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Rod, thank you for watching. Since the solenoid valve either opens or closes there's no way of changing that. You can however adjust the shutoff valve to the humidifier. Closing this should help reduce the amount of water flowing over the humidifier pad. As long as the pad still becomes wet, then you'll be good to go.
@rodn5616 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply That's the piercing valve? That thing scares the hell out of me. lol Maybe I'll replace it with a proper ball valve. Thanks
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
@@rodn5616 Yes its always good to replace it with a proper ball valve. Even with the saddle valve, if it doesn't leak when the valve is sitting in the open position then closing the valve slightly shouldn't be an issue. All its doing is pressing the tapered needle closer to the hole to close in on it. Still a ball valve is best.
@RobertSmith-bh5cv 8 ай бұрын
I have this same problem. My condensate pump runs 4 times per furnace cycle. I called Generlaire and they said the orifice (on inlet side of the solenoid) can get bigger over time from water running it through it continually and should be replaced. I have a hard time believing that the hole would get big enough to let that much more water through. What do you think?
@mmmmm5556 5 жыл бұрын
does it matter how the wires are connected? is there a positive and negative? is there a video on how to use a multimeter to check if the solenoid is getting current? Thanks
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The solenoid is a magnetically charged coil, and isn't affected by polarity so it doesn't matter which wire is connected to the solenoid it will open regardless. The solenoid is connected to 24VAC, so there should be 24 volts across those 2 wires when the humidistat calls for humidity. There currently is no Repair and Replace video on how to test the solenoid, there might be other videos around though.
@jasonz7119 2 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Can you touch these bare wires while installing? or do we need to shutdown the furnace breaker?
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
@@jasonz7119 Thanks for watching. The humidifier solenoid runs on low voltage but as a precaution it is always best to turn off the power first before doing these repairs.
@megageek1 3 жыл бұрын
Is there a way to troubleshoot this after you've completed the installation? Other than waiting for your house to get more humid?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. When the furnace blower runs then the solenoid will open. You will likely hear a click when this happens. As well there should be 24V DC across the solenoid wires when voltage is tested with a multimeter.
@lugongguo8125 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, I have a Air king 400 humidifier at home, but it won't turn. I replaced a new motor, still didn't work. I didn't see any transformer around it. How can I check whether the power is normal?Thank you very much! Bing
@AmreSupply 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Bing. If your humidifier is controlled by a humidistat it could be faulty so check to see if the humidistat is on. Also a multimeter would be the only way to really test to see if the motor is receiving power or not.
@lugongguo8125 6 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, I found that there was no power for the motor. So I installed a 24ac plug-in transformer. It kept running the whole afternoon and stopped rotating. I can hear some noise from the motor. Did I burn the motor? Thank you so much!
@AmreSupply 6 жыл бұрын
Without seeing it its hard to say but if it was turning then stopped after a while then its possible that the motor might be burned out.
@r.emanuel2783 3 жыл бұрын
Hello. My shut off valve leaks when I turn it. I have to find the perfect angle to leave it at so it doesnt spit out water. What can I do. Also water barely drips into the humidifier pad from the black tube. It just to come out way more. What's the issue? Blockage ?.
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. Saddle valves (like the one shown in the video) are used since they can be placed on any existing line but are prone to leaking. They simply just have a small needle that pierces the line and diverts water. For a leak proof, and more permanent solution you'll want to install a Tee and attach a ball valve. This would involve shutting off the water line, cutting the pipe and installing the Tee. As well if the water isn't draining onto the humidifier pad then there could be a blockage or the saddle valve might be closed too tightly (in the position that doesn't leak).
@jasondickson872 2 жыл бұрын
Just installed a GF-1042 humidifier on my furnace, but I have noticed that the solenoid leaks when the unit is not running. Is this indicative of a faulty solenoid? There is no water leaking when the furnace is running and the solenoid is open. The water is leaking from the underside of the solenoid connection itself, not the input or output connections. Thanks in advance for any advise.
@AmreSupply 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The solenoid itself is likely faulty. If the humidifier is new then it's best to check if it's covered under warranty.
@marshallposner 3 жыл бұрын
Hi AMRE Supply: Good quality video. When my humidistat is turned on, there is a constant stream of waste water coming from the unit, even when the furnace is off. Solenoid valve is brand new. The technician who installed it said that the constant water stream is normal, but I don't believe it. Is this a problem with the solenoid valve or its wiring?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, we're glad that you found the video helpful. It depends on how the humidistat is wired. Generally the humidistat is wired to the furnace, so when the blower fan runs, the humidifier will dispense water. You can test this by shutting off the power to the furnace (the switch beside it or at the breaker) if there's still water running then either the solenoid valve is stuck open or the humidistat is not wired properly. There are two ways of narrowing this down. You could remove the solenoid and check to see if it is opened (when not powered it should be closed) More info on solenoids here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/faiqZt2VmK60Z4E.html Considering that its a new solenoid, its more likely that the humidistat is wired improperly. The humidistat will send 24V to the solenoid which can be tested with a multimeter. If there is 24v being sent to the solenoid even when the furnace is shut off, then the humidistat is not wired properly to the furnace.
@marshallposner 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thank you very much for replying so quickly! I turned the power switch to the furnace off, and the stream of water stopped. Does that give you more hints as to what might be wrong? (I mean, this is not a drip-drip-drip, it's a constant stream)
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
@@marshallposner You're welcome, we're just happy to help. A steady stream when the furnace blower is running is normal but the stream should shut off when the furnace stops running. In your case since the solenoid valve closes, and water stops flowing when the furnace power is manually shut off then that means the humidistat was getting constant power from the furnace. To figure this out, you'll need to look at your humidistat and reference the installation manual. It will tell you which terminals on the furnace the humidistat wires should be connected to. This is can be different between humidistats models and furnaces. Hope this helps.
@djdc3 3 жыл бұрын
@AMRE SUPPLY ... The power wires coming out of the furnace are white and black however the replacement solenoid does not indicate the load and the above video didn't explain either, is there a power connection suggestion?
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. A solenoid is just a magnetic coild is not affected by polarity so when replacing the solenoid, it doesn't matter which wires the solenoid is connected. As long as you connect to the two wires that were on the original, the wires can be flipped and the solenoid will still work normally.
@djdc3 3 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thanks for the reply!
@tdivy 7 жыл бұрын
do I need to replace the filter inside??
@AmreSupply 7 жыл бұрын
Hi T D, You can replace the filter inside. This video is just showing how to replace the solenoid if that is what is broken on your humidifier. You can find our video on how to replace the filter at this link. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fseUarh8y96aZHU.html Hope this helps! - Rachael
@dtesch01 6 жыл бұрын
i think i figured out my leak. the water "tube" was not in the hole on the top of the humidifier it was NEXT to it! guess it moved when i changed the filter! lol (plumber in training...)
@AmreSupply 6 жыл бұрын
Glad it was an easy fix. When in doubt check every connection!
@keanchong2000 Жыл бұрын
Question: How do you know the Solenoid has failed (stop working)? Does it make the Clicking noise? Thanks
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The solenoid pin normally makes a clicking sound when it opens and closes. You can test the solenoid for continuity to see if it has failed electrically. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/faiqZt2VmK60Z4E.html The solenoid can fail mechanically but this is hard to test for.
@mmmmm5556 5 жыл бұрын
what if the solenoid is not getting 24 volts? when I checked with a multimeter it read 0. if the furnace is running.. what is sending 24 volts to the solenoid?
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
After the solenoid receives 24 volts you should hear a click as it energizes. Humidifiers are wired to the humidistat. When there is a call for humidity it will signal for the humidifier to run. There can be several ways that humidistats are wired to furnaces so its best to look at your humidistat manual to see how it is wired.
@LeonMusicful 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'd like to know how to test whether a solenoid valve has failed. My humidifier fan would turn on when the furnace is running, but no water seems to enter the humidifier. I checked water supply valve (the one you have at 1:14 and turned it counterclockwise until it drips water) but still no water enters the system. May I confirm that the solenoid valve has failed? The previous house owner claimed that they had never used the humidifier, and they lived in the house for over 15 years. The humidifier was made in 1999. Also I'm not sure if it's normal for the water supply valve to drip water when I turn it open (counterclockwise) to a certain level.
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
Hi leon. The humidifier solenoid valve uses 24 volts to charge a magnetic coil which opens the valve. You should hear the valve click when it opens. The fact that you opened the water supply valve and no water enters the system, points to the fact that the valve is not energizing and has likely failed or that the valve is not getting any power. Also it is not uncommon for water to drip out of a saddle valve when opened fully. These valves are common but are not necessarily the best for longevity. These valves are tapped into existing water lines, and are usually done in quick installs. As long as it doesn't drip when opened normally then it shouldn't be a problem but in a lot of cases its still recommended to get a ball valve installed.
@LeonMusicful 5 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thank you!
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome Leon!
@reddawg4152 5 жыл бұрын
Isn't there a filter in the solenoid..... ? Just needs cleaned ?
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
Hi reddawg4152 are you referring to an inlet screen? Some models might have this, but a lot of solenoids won't.
@johndeacon3957 6 жыл бұрын
Humidifier Solenoid( in my house) is making TIC TIC OR TAK TAK sound what does it mean, should I replace it.
@AmreSupply 6 жыл бұрын
Hi John, the solenoid normally makes two sounds s the the valve opens and closes. If your humidifier getting adequate water, then there should be no need to replace the solenoid.
@johndeacon3957 6 жыл бұрын
thank you so much, yes there is water. so, the sound is normal?But, the sound is very high an annoying everywhere in the house?
@AmreSupply 6 жыл бұрын
Some sound is normal but it shouldn't be loud enough to be heard across the house. The solenoid could be starting to wear down.
@David-bg3in Жыл бұрын
The new solenoid is leaking and I can't tell if it is at the attachment where the waterline is attached to the new solenoid or the solenoid itself. The nuts for the solenoid turned as I was attaching the water connection. Did I screw something up in the new solenoid?
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. It is possible that the threads are crossed or stripped. Brass is a soft metal and is more easily damaged. You can inspect the threads to see if there are any marks or if they are intact. As well you could try aligning it again to see if it catches and screws on more tightly.
@David-bg3in Жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply I took everything apart and they looked fine but my eyesight is not the best. But I took your comment about soft metal and decided to put teflon tape on every thread, tightened everything good and I have no leaks! Thank you for reminding me that brass is a soft metal....
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
@@David-bg3in Thank you for the update, we're glad that it's working now!
@HM-ob7ju Жыл бұрын
At 2:04, where you reconnect the water supply line - I didn't pay attention to what it looked like when I disconnected mine, but when I tried to reconnect, the ring-shaped part (I think it's called the compression sleeve) doesn't fit inside the nut, like shown in the video. It sits on top, so I'm not able to screw the nut onto the solenoid valve. Is that normal? Right now I've got the tube connected to the solenoid valve through the compression nut and put gorilla tape around to reduce leaks. The available parts show the nut and sleeve as being 5/16", so in theory one wouldn't fit inside the other. I'm just wondering if I should order replacement parts.
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. In a compression fitting there is the base, a compression ring (or sleave), and a compression nut. The ring should fit over the water line. As the compression nut is tightened it will push the ring down and will seal the water line. Do you have a compression ring/ sleeve from the original solenoid valve that you can use?
@HM-ob7ju Жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Yes, the ring is from the original unit.
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
@@HM-ob7ju Does the new solenoid have the same size threads and nut?
@HM-ob7ju Жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply The new one actually didn't come with a new nut or ring, so I have to use the old ones or order new ones. The nut fits around the threads without the ring. I may contact the manufacturer to see if they can walk me through it. There is also some water leaking from the pipe at the top so I might need to get someone in to look at it anyway. Thanks for your replies 🙂
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
@@HM-ob7ju Thanks for the update. Best of luck with it all!
@nijadmehanna5496 5 жыл бұрын
Hi there. I have a 1042LH humidifier. I seem to have to replace the solenoid every year. This year the water was always running through the solenoid as if the valve was stuck open. So i bought a new solenoid. If humidifier is turned off then water does not run. If i turn on the humidifier then the water flows non stop when heater is off. any suggestions? Thanks
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Nijad, In a lot of furnaces, the humidifier is wired into the furnace to add moisture to the air any time the furnace is running. In some cases the humidifier is wired to a humidistat which will control when the solenoid valve opens. Its best to check the wiring to make sure that its all connected correctly as the wrong wiring could cause the solenoid to stay open. Reference your manual. If you are unsure or uncomfortable, then contact a professional to look into it.
@jetlavi 4 жыл бұрын
Hi AMRE Supply, I have q, is water should immediately goes though humidifier when furnace starts running? Or it should receive some "information" for start? Unfortunately I do not have water from the first day (about 2 weeks already). I think the solenoid should be replaced. And anyway answer on the q above will be helpful. Thank you
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jet, thank you for watching. It depends on if your home has a humidistat. A humidistat will monitor the humidity and will only signal for the solenoid to open when the humidity gets below a set level. In some cases the humidifier is wired directly to the furnace to run only when the furnace is running.
@jetlavi 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply Thank you so much for fast response. It's so nice of you. In my house the humidifier has humidistat which allows controlling % of humidity between 10-45%, like everyone has for sure. And like you said, it's wired directly to the furnace. As well I have fresh air supply (huge tank in the basement) with his own dehumidistat (put att. it's a dehumidistat). It looks like I need deeper to understand how my humidifier on furnace connected and installed.
@AmreSupply 4 жыл бұрын
@@jetlavi Overall when the humidistat calls for humidity, the humidifier solenoid will open. You should be able to hear the solenoid click as it energizes. As well the solenoid should be receiving a low voltage signal from the humidstat / furnace, this is 24v.
@jetlavi 4 жыл бұрын
@@AmreSupply You saved me :). I moved control of humidistat to 35% and heard this click, which let water flow. At last! So, now, following digital reader (32%) and my personal feelings, the humidity in my home got normal level last two days. As I understand, the humidistat let opening solenoid on 30%. And why on 30% and not lower level? Does every humidistat work this way? ..Thank you so much!
@onewerded Жыл бұрын
Replace the distributor tube?
@AmreSupply Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. The distributor tube should be replaced if it is cracked or leaking. If it is just clogged with a mineral buildup then it can be cleaned with vinegar.
@jeneeesaisquoi 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, I've turned on the water supply valve but it only slowly drips even if I've opened the water valve all the way. Does the solenoid have to be replaced?
@AmreSupply 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeneesum, if you hear the solenoid engage, or click then it is likely that its still functioning but there could be a blockage in the solenoid or orifice leading into the solenoid. You could try cleaning it but a mineral buildup can be difficult to remove in a small part like the orifice. The orifice can be replaced and is less expensive than replacing the solenoid. www.amresupply.com/part/12258985
@ChrisPetitclerc 11 ай бұрын
You forgot to test to see it it was working
@AmreSupply 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. Yes you are right that testing it would be the final step.
@NibsNiven 3 жыл бұрын
@1:57 *_HEY!!_* That's not a new solenoid!! You're reinstalling the _original_ one! I'm telling your boss!!
@AmreSupply 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching. In some of our videos we don't always have a defective part to show so the same part is used for filming all the steps. Hopeful you still found the video helpful.
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