Fixing for the little portable humidifier that doesn't mist. Most generic brands - IKER, FIGROL, etc

I have this little humidifier that I use for traveling. It was super cheap - less than $20 on Amazon. You can find several of them under different brand names. It worked great! Until it stopped working. Since I sleep with my mouth open and hotel rooms are generally too dry for me and many hotels don't have humidifiers, I tried to fix it. Luckily, it didn't take much for me to fix it and I'm sharing how to do it here.
Link to the humidifier I own:
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[@mayadavidsson3720]

My air humidifyer had a spring inside that was pushing towards the top, so I just took another spring from a ballpoint pen and added it! Worked perfectly!

[@withloveleemu]

I just used your technique and it works! I’m about to sleep like a baby.

[@sarahsayyed2002]

Now I understand why I had a spring in my drawer whilst cleaning 😮

[@cinnyanroll7658]

Mom bought a humidifier back in 2018 and ONLY NOW have I had it to mist because of your comment. THANK YOU FOR THIS

[@mayadavidsson3720]

Make sure it is in a material that doesn't rust though!

[@CorvixEyes]

Thank you for that tip!

[@SendtoNarayanan]

Thanks, I too fixed mine with help of this video. One point I think I should add is that when I tried the way it was described it did not work out. Basically, the wick should be pressed hard on the top and that is why he ties the plastic wire at bottom so that the wick does not slide down the tube. In my humidifier, there was a small spring at the bottom and maybe the spring lost its ability to keep the wick's top-end pressed against the diffuser. So I cut a small piece of pencil eraser so that I could put that at the bottom of the tube and placed the wick on it so that the piece of eraser pushes it further. Having the spring and the eraser block helped to keep the top wick in contact and thus the diffuser started to work.

[@noThanks-st2gb]

thank you for suggesting this, it fixed them right away!

[@drdr.wellness1237]

thank you so much !! i did this and it worked !!! i was thinking where to find a wire but an eraser is genius !

[@axa.66]

Just found this video and I can’t believed it worked! I almost threw mine out thinking it broke but I did the same test and figured out the spring it comes with no longer keeps the filter up! Thank you!

[@mohammadnazmulhasan1494]

Thanks for the advice about soaking the cotton swab completely. I did not find it in the user manual or any other tutorial on how to use it, and almost got mad on the product. Then I found your tutorial and that saved the day. So thank you so much.

[@asblanck]

*humiditer We liked it **Fastly.Cool** so much in the basement, we bought a second one for the main level. The amount of moisture it pulls out of the air is astonishing.*

[@Oh-Naz]

People like yourself are very helpful. When they make soo much effort to show how to fix things. I really appreciate it. Thanks

[@nancieswai500]

This video is a life saver....I almost threw my humidifier but I was able to fix it and it's working now!! Thank you!!!

[@samgyup.salamuch24]

OMG, YOU'RE A LIFESAVER!! I haven't used my humidifier for months, I plugged it in but it won't work. Luckily, I came across this video

[@meganmarie7874]

Thank you! I have a little cheap humidifier from the target dollar spot. I knew I needed to soak it, but it still wasn't working. So glad I found your video before just buying a new one!

[@hectorzacatenco311]

I appreciate this video so much ! I was able to fix my wife’s portable humidifier.

[@timw8649]

Thank you! I was just about to toss it! Your solution was perfect! My unit did not have any opening on the bottom like yours, so I used a spring I had to hoist up the filter. Also did not know that the filter had to be soaking wet first. I suppose, for those who don't have a spring handy, a manipulated paper clip would work too. Thanks so much for your help!!

[@princessella2014]

Nice fix! Thanks a lot. I thought I just lost a fortune there coz I just bought my mini humidifier 2 weeks ago and was just able to use it for 4 days. Now I know how to fix it next time. Thanks!

[@batuempat]

Thank you for the wonderful video for quick fixing the humidifier. Now back and keeps my car cabin smell great again.

[@SudhirLamba-dh2yd]

My original intention for this humidifier was to use it for plants that require high moisture levels. After using it in my room, kzbin.infoUgkxtD9aJ2m6GU-X1IChQxjn9l31K1A7Kpwj however, I think that's where it is going to stay in the fall and winter season at least. The increased humidity in my room made the room warmer and more comfortable. I had first ran the humidifier for 4 hours with the timer setting for it. After the first hour, I checked my room and can feel the difference. When the full 4 hours was up, I checked again and noticed that the humidifier was shut off as it is suppose to. The moisture level never seem to get passed 56/57%. I then let it run until all the water is used up, which it wasn't all used up. There are still some left in the base that you are not suppose to add water to. I filled up the water tank all the way again, being careful when removing it from the base. Some left over water may spill out. After putting it back on and setting the unit to auto, I let it operate. It didn't stop running, rather I don't know if it did at any point since I didn't check it regularly, for 24 hours after which the water in the tank ran out. The moisture reading never passed 56/57%, which may be a good thing for me. Being situated right next to my bed, the noise was not very noticeable with the occasional water gurgle from time to time as the unit ran.

[@sarcocytsi25]

This hack is great!!! I am able to use my humidifier again!!! Bless you mate!!!! 😊

[@abbaadamu3927]

There's literally a fix for everything on KZbin. Thanks very handy man 🔥 you just saved me a few bucks

[@kpopthings3714]

Thank you so much my air humidifier worked again! May God bless you!

[@mohdrehankhan3635]

thank you man, i was so frustrated that i order a replacement from amazon, and your video just stumble me upon. thank you for a heck

[@Ireneputri]

omg your video helps me from buying a new one! glad that I found you. thank you so much😭

[@janerapson1019]

That was such an easy fix, thank you! I had 3 that seemed to no longer work and all were fixed within 3 minutes, thanks to this video!

[@jobalonie1]

Thank you !!! the first 43 seconds was very helpful and showed me how to troubleshoot the issue. And your simple fix is excellent ! Thank you again !

[@aiuhet01]

Thank you. You taught me how to operate my humidifier correctly.

[@martinovski2216]

God bless you man. Soaking foam and pressing till top properly was solution for my problem. Thank you!

[@map218]

I was about to trash mine..thank you! I added a little bit of an eraser to the end of the tube to keep the spongy filter thing touching. It worked like a charm!

[@kulasg.7719]

Wow. I thought my humidifier was already broken. Thanks a lot. 😊

[@ashleyjennings1128]

Thank you so much! This was such a quick and easy fix. Much appreciated!

[@tessalove676]

Oh My God ! Thank you ! I almost thought that I have to buy a new one.

[@levanterlilly]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! Helped me fix my humidifier as well! 👏🙌

[@mrinalraina1714]

It saved my humidifier, thanks a ton!!!👍👍👍

[@Villagenanny]

Oh wow- thanks so much for the tips. My sponge was partially dry 😊

[@Aparsanlal]

Did exactly what you said on a completely different Amazon humidifier and it worked 100%!

[@mrzzllj]

Thank you; your tip prompted me to place a small piece of a cotton ball in the holder. 🙂...and it works great.

[@hi-jittai8372]

Holy crap man, thank you so much. I was about to send mine back. You're amazing!

[@Luke-wq6zf]

thank you very much i had no clue why my diffuser wouldn’t work this was a great help

[@niatbk8942]

Ohmygod thank you so much!!!! This saved me from spending unnecessarily 🙏🏻✨✨✨✨

[@tchaikovskyhouse]

Thank you very much. This solved my problem! My new humidifier wasn't working and I found a small metal spring on the floor. This video made me realise that it had fallen out and I needed to place the spring in the bottom of the plastic tube to exert upward pressure on the wick. Perfect.

[@martinmanoling9144]

Thankyou so much this is a big help! Mine is now working 😍

[@scorpiomoods7233]

Wow! Thanks for this! I thought I'll be buying a new one. This worked!! ❤️

[@karlafefortus6774]

I fixed my humidifier with help of this video. Thanks a lot ❤

[@HorridClyde]

Appreciate your video a lot, man! Fixed mine with your method 💯

[@AdamG_]

My humidifier is working again, thank you so much!

[@crystala2j]

Thank you! I had 2 brand new ones that wouldn’t work. I appreciate your help.

[@ninimalist]

omg you're a lifesaver. I was about to give 3/5 stars to the store where I bought it from. Good thing I came across your video! Thanks a lot ^_^

[@ma.zxyle.g3029]

Thanks for this vid, now i can use my humidifier again

[@xoxo-vz5rk]

Finally got it! Mine's working. Thank you

[@2elinee]

Omg thanks for the video, I dont know what will happen to my humidifier, my humidifier is just small mini size, I thought its broken since its sometimes not giving off he mist and sometimes it does but too small mist,after watching this I fixed it back and now I am so happy 😆🌹💖

[@heathervictor1968]

Your video was very helpful and I was able to resolve the misting issue with my humidifier TY.

[@cloveresraa]

Simple, yet very helpful thanks man ❤

[@lelunbalanced7621]

It worked for me! Thank you so much!!!

[@abrarahmedshariff]

Thank you ! worked like a charm ( I stuffed cotton to push the wick up as I had lost the spring )

[@kabelomonamo1012]

Literally worked with the first hack. Thank You

[@ahmadimamadyan1396]

Thank you for the video. The little thing fixed my humidifier

[@karlkanner]

Thank you! Fixed mine in two seconds because of your video.

[@user-cb2yi7mn3y]

Thank you so much :) Had a really cute bunny humidifier my grandma gave me and I was really sad when it wasn't working... this really helped

[@janilethventura1950]

Thank you so much and it did work to my nano humidifier!

[@michellen.yamaguchi3958]

Thank you for teaching me how to do it Now, it's working.

[@aedelacruz1923]

Thanks. This helped me. I put a tiny roll of paper towel on the end of tube to push the diffuser up.

[@asanabostani7459]

That helped me, thank you so much for sharing this!!!

[@praigleo5883]

Thank you. This also helped me fix my humidifier.

[@ceeq6311]

Thank you for this easy fix!!!

[@harvindergulati2254]

Oh my god. Mine started working. Thanks so much. 💚

[@GECK.O]

Thanks! This was just what I needed to do.

[@conslatewankio7000]

Thank you so so much.....was almost throwing my humidifier to the bin but here we are.....

[@mivancouver]

I was going to order a new one but I was able to fix it. Thank you!

[@abiroabellalla781]

Approuved... this accualy works... thank you very much

[@beesteph8144]

Thank you!! You saved me from buying a new one .

[@spoon694]

Just fixed my humidifier. Thanks!

[@seharpathan4499]

Thanks to you I got my humidifier fixed which was not working properly for a month now

[@jenicaaguilar494]

Thank you for this video. Helped me operate mine.

[@Ryan-yy4eo]

It works. Thanks man!

[@donnaroeck9632]

Perfect! That fixed it. Thanks!

[@CreepyCurry777]

Thankyou so much bro I was fedup trying to fix it and literally going to throw it 😂 I thought why not ask YT “boss” and your video came rightup and I tired it and wallah it is fixed 😂

[@mage4585]

Dude thank you so much! Finally worked

[@MyioZouca]

Thank you so much sir for your vid! It really solves the prob! 😊

[@breindayapin1735]

Thank you for this fix!

[@Yana-vl9ui]

This was one of the most helpful videos I've seen so far!! I was about to return my newly purchased humidifier but didn't since I came across this video of your. Thank you for much!

[@dimpho4495]

Thanks a lot, just fixed mine and it works like brand new. 😁

[@darksideofken]

Works perfectly now , thanks !

[@ributhomas]

Thanks . I replaced one of my devices already. Found this video before I wad returning the second piece. Mine had a thicker piece of cotton/ceramic rod. I just flipped it and it started working again.

[@MsSecrets]

Oh my gosh THANK YOU! It worked!!

[@renzcycervantes1468]

Thank you! Very helpful indeed. :)

[@nesreengamal2000]

Thank you very much for this advice 😊

[@SushanShrestha]

it worked for me as well. Thanks!

[@Carlos_Cintron]

Thanks! Just what I needed.

[@trudyanncaudill230]

Thank you. I appreciate you for making this video

[@ginerzinwonderland]

It worked! Thank you!

[@wtheheck123]

it fixed mine too, thank you!

[@rababhamdan2994]

You helped me, it's working 💪 thanks alot 🙏 appreciate it

[@Iskaitinis]

Soaking swab surely helped. Thanks!

[@sandysalaza7390]

I would like to say ur video was very helpful and I from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@madihabahadur0026]

Omg! Thank you 🙏🏻 this is so helpful

[@alishachristine6523]

Thank you! I was able to get mine running again!

[@yunsan]

no idea how or why this worked but i didnt even use that little wire u had. i just fiddled with the sponge and suddenly it worked??? crazy. thank u!

[@jenniferkeillor]

Thanks, this worked for mine too!!

[@yannieer6987]

Thanks This is the one I've been looking for haha

[@dianepowell4435]

Thank you so much! It worked!!!!!!🙏🏻

[@easylearning3993]

I took aluminium foil sheet piece,fold it and insert it to make it up. It's working perfectly Thank You

[@arlynsenilla4736]

Thanks. Appreciate it. It does really work

[@lisameixner7691]

Amazing video, good job 👍

[@mira8141]

Thank you very much! Really helpful!