Honeywell Warm Mist Humidifier HWM845 - How to Clean

[@sundancer7381]

So glad you have this video; helps clarify the written material!

[@yashshah2800]

Yes true nobody reads written instructions

[@diannedelledera3096]

Thanks! My boss threw out the instructions. This video was excellent! I appreciate your work!

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey dianne. Thank you for your feedback! We will share this with our team. If you require additional assistance or would like for us to send you a copy of the owner's manual, please email us at [e-mail], and we'd be happy to help!

[@kathleenseabolt5388]

Holy crap!! I used this for a few days, and the chunks of calcium build up was horrendous. I knew my water was hard, but im amazed all my appliances haven't stopped working.

[@777Eliyahu]

Didn't clean mine for about 4 months, the mineral build up was pretty gnarly and actually a lot fun to remove with a pair of tweezers

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thanks for reaching out. Next time, we'd recommend cleaning your humidifier once per week if used regularly and using a soft bristled brush to remove the mineral deposits. We hope you find this helpful! If you ever require assistance, we can be contacted at [e-mail]

[@fallingup90]

I hit the 2 year mark. Needless to say it was almost like an archeological dig lol

[@longst1]

@@honeywellpluggedin9834 actually the manual said, once or 2x for every gallon use. I clean mine every 2-3 uses, so if needed 3 times a week

[@pheejl7534]

Just after 3-4 usages/gallons and it’s already all caked up, especially if you use tap water rather than distilled water. And once the mineral build up is too much the machine just won’t work anymore until you clean it out. A lot of effort, imo… Mine broke down only after about 1 year… Good concept, but too much maintenance particularly if following the video instruction.

[@berrysweet2321]

I didn’t have a heating element cover

[@ТатьянаАлександрова-з3ш]

*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.*

[@Basically.Maddi319]

Hello! I’ve cleaned my humidifier 4-5 times now and after each time cleaning, it has gotten slower at producing mist. The first few times using it after getting it, I had to refill the water within 6 hours because it was heating up so fast. Now it seems like it’s just sitting there hardly making mist. Have I ruined it some how?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Maddi! If your humidifier is producing less output over time, this is likely because minerals from your water are building on the heating element. When soaking the heating element with vinegar (per the cleaning video's instructions), you may want to consider soaking it longer than 20 minutes, such as overnight. You can then use a soft bristled brush to remove the mineral deposits. For additional assistance our team can be reached by emailing [e-mail].

[@Skzzlemister]

Who has time to do this every week?? The buildup on my heating element is epic, so I have a bunch of work on my hands. lol I guess I need to make the time?

[@slushedpuppy8044]

For real. That is a lot of frequent cleaning for very little usage time.

[@RaisedThird]

It’s a pretty poor design. There are tons of humidifiers where the heating elements don’t make direct contact with the water.

[@MrMixolydian7]

Any additional steps / tips when the scale on the heating element won’t come off? I’ve done both steps in the video but to no avail.

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hi Priyantha, we would be happy to try to assist you. Please ensure you are using undiluted vinegar. If you have hard water, we would recommend to allow the vinegar to soak for a longer period of time. If you need further assistance, please contact us by emailing [e-mail]. Thank you.

[@HeartacheAndWhiskey]

@@honeywellpluggedin9834 I am having the same issue. My humidifier is only a month old. There’s a ring of limescale around the stone. I left the vinegar moistened paper towel on overnight. 🙁

[@suzannetessier5666]

Excellent video, very well explained. Thank you so much.

[@sam17simba]

Any recipe ideas for the mineral deposits? So far I've ground them into a fine dust but am really lacking inspiration.

[@lrvogt1257]

I have a vaporizer with that kind heating element. The element will eventually collect build up but I'd rather do a lot of cleaning every couple months than go through that annoyance every week. That is not going to happen. It may run a bit less efficiently but it still works.

[@pheejl7534]

You’re a very light user of the machine then… As depending on how much your usage is it may not last even a single week, let alone “a few months” before you must clean it out. Once the mineral build up is too much it will just shut down and you have to do maintenance for it to restart again. Mine broke down after 1 year of moderate-heavy use.

[@jdog2230]

aint no way im doing all of this every week LMAO

[@siweihsieh]

Can I rinse the heating element with water? There’s also a hole next to it. Is it save if water goes directly in it?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for your inquiry. For further assistance with cleaning your humidifier, please reach out to our team by emailing [e-mail].

[@halcyon444]

Do you have to disinfect every time you descale? How often should you do this process?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

That is a good question Kitty. We advise disinfecting the unit every time you descale to keep the unit healthy. We advise doing this weekly while the unit is in daily usage. If you have any other questions, please email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to help.

[@halcyon444]

@@honeywellpluggedin9834 this seems to be a lot since you’re already using vinegar in the base why couldn’t you just use it in the tank as well?

[@sreekanthreddy1976]

Is the heating element made of plastic for this humidifier?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for your inquiry. This unit's heating element does not contain plastic. If you have further questions or need assistance, please reach out to us by emailing [e-mail].

[@johncharles2357]

What's the difference between this one and the Vicks one? It seems they are identical.

[@GoodVibesNewlevel2023]

It is Jan 2, 2022- I am having the same issue with my humidifier. We live an area with hard water and there is a hard coating surrounding my heating element as well. Please advise on what we can do. Thank you

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey GOoD Vibes. The following link has video instructions on how to clean your humidifier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGHYgZ1_r5ymfNk If you have a lot of mineral build up or soaking the heating element with vinegar for 20-30 minutes is not sufficient to loosen the mineral buildup, we'd recommend soaking the heating element longer, such as several hours or overnight. Then, use a soft bristled brush, such as a toothbrush, to remove the mineral buildup after it has been soaked. We hope this is helpful. For additional assistance, please contact us at [e-mail].

[@diannedelledera3096]

Maybe use distilled water, like you should use in your iron .

[@tracyturnbull1816]

Anybody notice that condensation leaks down into the base and through small vent (?) holes in said base and then onto your floor? Serious question!

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for reaching out Tracy. Humidity condensing on and in the unit enough to make it drip would indicate that the area around the humidifier is already saturated with moisture. We would advise for you to set the unit to a lower setting or make sure there is adequate airflow around the humidifier. If you need any other assistance, please reach out to our support team at [e-mail], and we will be happy to assist you.

[@nainabak3759]

No I have not noticed this with mine

[@thefullarmorofgod8804]

It's been 2-3 weeks and we have not thoroughly cleaned it with vinegar, is that okay?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for reaching out to us. We advise cleaning the unit weekly when it is in daily use, and would advise cleaning the humidifier before continuing to use it so it can perform at its best level. If you need any other assistance, please email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

[@TheTheRandomShow1234]

Would you sag after a few years the unit loses rhe ability to produce steam on the low setting? I have cleaned and maintained my unit but it no longer produces steam on low on high it runs but not well

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Gorham. This is not what we'd expect from this humidifier. We'd like to look further into this. Please email us at [e-mail] for assistance.

[@dasie23]

Can I use just regular white vinegar or does it have to be “distilled” bc I can’t find it at the grocery store

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Unknown M. We only advise using undiluted, distilled white vinegar which can be found at most supermarkets or department stores. We hope this information is helpful! If you require additional assistance, please email us at [e-mail], and we'd be happy to help.

[@misterjack4595]

Does it need to be descaled if you're using distilled water?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Mister. Thank you for your inquiry. To confirm, we do still recommend cleaning the unit as outlined in the owner's manual, even is using distilled water. We hope this information is helpful! If you require additional assistance, please email us at [e-mail].

[@michaelfryer7017]

I followed the instructions for cleaning and the grey layer on the element starts flaking off?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Michael. This is not what we'd expect from this humidifier. We'd love to help. Please email our Consumer Relations team at [e-mail] for assistance. Thank you.

[@ColdSocks]

Hello, I just got this humidifier today and it keeps shutting off after five minutes of use. Is there something I should do differently? I use distilled water and have reset it the correct way each time. Thank you.

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey TheFrozenReader. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you have experienced with our product. We'd like to help. Please reach out to us by emailing [e-mail] for assistance.

[@ColdSocks]

@Steve Knight yo, mine still isn't working properly but I figured out that the high setting was causing the reset light to turn on so I just run mine on low.

[@accidental_relevance]

Do you recommend the cleaning fish to kill bacteria in the water tank? It's a container of beads that has to be replaced monthly.

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hello, the Protec Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge features a patented antimicrobial, Aquastat®, that continuously works to inhibit the growth of bacteria and mold. This will also help prevent the buildup of slime in the water and humidifier surfaces. For the best results, it is recommended that you clean your humidifier per the instructions to remove any buildup that may have accumulated. After the humidifier has been cleaned, place one (1) Protec cartridge per tank and fill them with fresh water. Operate humidifier according to the manufacturer’s directions and replace Protec cartridge every 30 days. Please feel free to contact us by emailing [e-mail], if you are in need of any assistance. Thank you.

[@kk6625]

can you use other vinegar types such as apple cider? as a replacement for white vinegar if you dont have one?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Andy. Thank you for your inquiry. We can only recommend using white vinegar for descaling this humidifier. We hope this is helpful. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to us by emailing [e-mail].

[@harjsekhon8233]

Does anyone use CLR to clean their device? If so, has that affected how the humidifier functions?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Harj. Thank you for your inquiry. To confirm, we only advise cleaning this humidifier using undiluted, distilled white vinegar for descaling, and bleach for disinfecting, as outlined in the owner's manual. We do not advise using CLR or any other chemicals to clean your humidifier. If you require additional assistance, please email us at [e-mail].

[@TheBorsMistral]

Can I just stick the parts (tank excluded) in the dishwasher instead of cleaning by hand?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for your inquiry. None of the parts of this humidifier are dishwasher safe and should be cleaned by hand. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

[@learnallican3627]

How does the Essential oil feature work? is it like an oil diffuser?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for checking. This is not like an oil diffuser and will not send the oil out into the room. The way the feature works is that you pour a small amount of the oil into the medicine cup at the top of the cooling chamber. As the warm air passes the oil, it will pick up some of the scent an help spread that through the room. If you have any other question about this humidifier, please feel free to email us at [e-mail]

[@chatryna]

I just bought this humidifier and have had it for the first 24 hours. There is a smell in the output that is annoying and alarming. What is it and will it go away once the humidifier is "broken in"? The smell reminds me of some sort of mineral that I am not supposed to be inhaling. My other humidifiers do not produce this smell.

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for reaching out to us. Occasionally, new units can have a 'new unit' smell from the plastic packaging. If this happens, we would advise letting the unit air out for a few hours in a well ventilated area or an outside area, if possible. This should remove the odor. If you have any other questions, please email our support team at [e-mail].

[@chatryna]

@@honeywellpluggedin9834 Your reply is so much appreciated. Will do.

[@ErinMc95]

can I use while distilled vinegar?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

You can use white distilled vinegar. We just do not advise diluting it. If you have any other questions, please email us at [e-mail].

[@ScoopNemeth]

How often should I clean that humidifier?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

That is a good question. We advise cleaning this humidifier, both with the descaling instructions and disinfecting instructions, weekly when the humidifier is seeing daily usage. If you have any other questions, please email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

[@Truquoh]

Is it necessary to use bleach, or can I just clean the humidifier thoroughly with vinegar only?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Kiwi. To clarify, we recommend using white vinegar for scale removal and bleach for disinfecting the unit. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to us by emailing [e-mail].

[@nomusicrc]

I have found it’s easier to clean if the heating element is wet and has not run out of water and dried the deposits onto the element all you need is a toothbrush Nothing More who has time to wait 40 minutes to clean and disinfect this I don’t even let mine cool off when I put clean water around the heating element it warms it up so it helps dissolve the deposits I don’t like the design of this because the heating element isn’t on the bottom and it doesn’t produce as much steam like the 705 340 and the 950 models their heating elements are on the bottom the 340 produces the most steam because it’s a 400 W heating element but I hate that it’s a top fill design LOL

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Thank you for your comment, Steve. If it is more convenient, you may soak the heating element overnight to loosen any mineral build up. However, we cannot recommend cleaning the heating element while the heating element is still warm or hot. For additional assistance, please contatc us at [e-mail].

[@nomusicrc]

Honeywell Plugged In I know you can’t recommend that for liability reasons but you didn’t and I can’t let it soak overnight my room would get too dry I’m very analytical so I like to figure out what works the best and having had four models three now i’m good at cleaning them I’ve learned that if the unit runs out of water it bakes the impurities onto the heating element but if you let it run for five minutes they dissolve and then I can clean it

[@Supesfan88]

Hey there, I just got one today. And every time I switch the knob to high, as soon as it starts misting the refill light comes on.

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. To reset the light, please follow the instructions below: 1. Turn the power OFF. 2. Refill and replace the Water Tank. 3. Wait 5 minutes, then turn the power ON. We hope this is helpful! If you require additional assistance, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

[@mariyamazaryahu4552]

Same thing keeps happening to me. That’s why I’m here. Very annoying. I was excited about getting this.

[@kirsibenton5421]

@@mariyamazaryahu4552 same

[@sethutkc350]

@@kirsibenton5421 same! Came here looking for an answer.

[@souljahsrevenge5688]

Same I have 4 of these, 1 is broke, the 4th is a replacement is red lighting on me.

[@rloydander]

I just purchased this new yesterday for my sick son. I set it up last night, using only distilled water and dropped in the recommended protec ball, turned it on and it worked for about 5 min before the reset light came on. I turned it off for five minutes per instructions and turned it back on, same thing, reset light was on and it shut off. Went through this several times. Is it possible this is defective? Are you supposed to clean this before using? The heating element is clean, I did wipe it down. Thinking of returning it back to store for a different brand, but wanted to check here first.

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey, Rebecca. We're sorry to hear you had this experience. We'd like to help with troubleshooting. Please reach out to us by emailing [e-mail] for assistance.

[@sherrywelsh4747]

Hey, mine did this too. If you look at the center of the cap to the water tank there's a valve that pushes up to allow water from the tank to the reservoir- check to make sure its straight. Mine was slightly crooked and when I straightened it the machine worked fine. So now I always check it when refilling to make sure its straight.

[@rloydander]

@@sherrywelsh4747 I did everything that was suggested, and still no luck. I think I got a dud, I returned it to store exchanged it for the same brand and model and had no problems with the new one. Thanks for your reply.

[@AdamGeorgeLL]

The HWM705 was so much easier to clean. Why did you change the design?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Adam. Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear this humidifier did not meet your expectations. Please note, model HWM705 series is currently in production. If you would like some help in finding the right humidifier for you, please email us at [e-mail].

[@AdamGeorgeLL]

@@honeywellpluggedin9834 That is odd because on the honeywell store it says item has been discontinued and there is no stock anywhere online.

[@encrusiato7553]

If I leave it on until all the water runs out what happens

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

We would like to look into this further. Please email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to help make this right.

[@SassiTV]

How do you clean the essential oil cup part?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

We will be happy to provide that information. The Medicine Cup can be removed from the unit and cleaned by hand using regular dish soap and warm water. If you have any other questions, please email our support team at [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist you.

[@MrEverlast316]

first couple weeks scale comes off easely , after that it becomes a burden to clean , waste so much time every week clean this machine .

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hello Patrick. If you are finding the build up is becoming difficult, you can let the vinegar sit longer in the unit to remove the excess minerals. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email our support team at [e-mail].

[@zarchy55]

This is a joke. Nobody is going to do this every week. Who made this video? A company that sells vinegar?

[@danielsanchez4414]

Can I skip the vinegar and just disinfect with bleach?

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hey Daniel. We cannot advise to skip the descaling instructions using vinegar, as minerals from your water will collect on the heating element and once they harden, the heating element slows to a pace that is not sufficient to create mist and can cause the unit to not operate properly. We hope this is helpful. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to us at [e-mail].

[@dunesofthecape]

Worked great and now is mysteriously leaking out the bottom. Poor design..

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

We're sorry to hear you had this experience. We'd like to help. Please reach out to us by emailing [e-mail], so we can help get this resolved.

[@JohnBerryEntrepreneur]

Dito. I just emailed the address provided in the other response here. Hopefully it's a simple fix as there aren't any parts that I can see broken.

[@ravanyaramanaan9998]

Hi, so you've got to be more clear- the voice in the video is saying "half gallon of water" while the caption only says gallon.

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Hi Ravanya, thanks for this feedback. This humidifier has a 1 gallon tank capacity. For disinfecting, mix a half gallon of water with a half teaspoon of bleach and pour the solution into the water tank.

[@u216]

omg this is a lot of steps

[@bearskis8983]

Ain't nobody got time for that!

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

This unit does require weekly maintenance to continue to provide you with humidification to combat the dry air and side effects of dry air. If you do not want to do the maintenance on this humidifier, we would advise an Evaporative humidifier, although you will need to change the filter periodically. If you have any questions about what humidifier would be best for you, please email us at [e-mail]

[@angelasmith5012]

Yup. Didn’t realize I had all that gunk (scale) to deal with. Costs too much to use that much vinegar every week. Time to look for a different humidifier. 🙁

[@MaliKali-po9su]

Bleach and vinegar

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

Yes, you do need to do both the vinegar cleaning and the bleach cleaning. This needs to be separately, with the unit rinsed between the different cleanings. If you have any other questions, please email our support team at [e-mail].

[@rh3534]

What about the fucking three little parts? Black rubber thing and a spring for the tank plug?????? How about those? Where the fuck do they go. I didn’t clean it trying to put back together but apparently I’m the only one with this problem in the whole entire world. Manual says fuck all!!!!!!!!

[@honeywellpluggedin9834]

We will be happy to assist you. In order to determine how best to help you, please email us at [e-mail] with an image of the three parts (so we know exactly which parts you are inquiring about) and if you are asking how to clean them or how to put them back on when you have finished cleaning. Once we have this information we will be able to assist you.