Would you believe that an old Sunbeam humidifier that I depend on here quit its job? I had just put in a new filter, as usual after a two week stint and the fan wouldn't start. I took it all apart, put it back together and...hmmmmm...got a table knife, gave that fan a kick through the slotted opening and sure enough, it started spinning just fine. The next morning the water was only halfway down and the fan had stopped. I dug out the instruction leaflet that I had saved and there was nothing in it to help me. I do keep sales slips stapled to all appliances in a folder.
Now you might like to know that I bought it on 2/29/14 and the cost was $36.73 plus tax. A filter was also purchased for $10.88. At the time I didn't realize it was a filter eater as that had to be replaced every two weeks when the function arrow turned from blue to red. I soon found out that the unit was no deal but we used it every winter for almost 8 years, and ordering many filters online as no local stores carried any for that model.
Something else I never realized was that it was a gallon and a half model so when refilling the tank, you had to be very strong. One time the handle broke and it couldn't be lifted into the unit when full. I called Sunbeam and they immediately shipped a complete replacement humidifer, which didn't come with filters. Well I hot-glued the handle back on the old one and continued to use it. After the Mister died, I had to transport the heavy water-filled tank from the kitchen sink to its place at the end of the living room on my rolling walker! Actually I was GLAD it quit! Humidity is really needed in here during the winter months.
There is more to the story----Recently, in preparation for easier operation, I was able to get two new Crane Cool Mist Humidifiers that don't require filters and only hold half a gallon. I figured one in each bedroom would work. In fact one was put to use right away and I love it. It's quiet and has variable speed settings but best of all it can easily be carried from the sink to the room. Today I put the other to work in the living room area.
