Taotronics Humidifier TT AH001 Making Noise - Fixed

[@yukimiya6608]

fixed two humidifiers based on this tutorial!! Thank you very much

[@twincitiesfixit]

Great to hear! The 70+ original owner said she watched the video and took hers apart and oiled it when it started squeaking again. She asked her husband for a magnetized screwdriver for Christmas. My work here is done. ;[)

[@keithgreene8489]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen for any type of repair. I may not fix my humidifier but I will defiantly sub because the attention to detail (down to separating the tabs) is very appreciated.

[@twincitiesfixit]

Thanks for the sub!

[@keithlinkous6392]

Thanks! Had no idea about properly starting screws into plastic. Been doing it wrong for 60 years. Fixed that and fixed the noisy humidifier.

[@twincitiesfixit]

Glad to hear it was helpful and that your humidifier is quiet again.

[@RyanRex]

Thank you so much! My wife was ready to throw this out, but I thought I'd take a look. Not only did this video confirm my suspicion about the noise, but your step-by-step instructions helped me get it running good as new! One note about my model: the fan blades don't appear to be removable; at least not as easily as yours. I was still able to clean it and lubricate it. Had to re-solder the wires that popped off, but otherwise smooth sailing.

[@twincitiesfixit]

Fantastic!

[@mambachrys]

This is the best video of the inside/wiring Taotronics TT-AH001. Really excellent instructions. I'm in a bit of a pickle as yesterday I accidentally dropped the humidifier and now it's not working - once I plug the unit into the outlet the screen will turn on and display all symbols, but then go back just to the time. When I attempt to press 'ON/OFF' the blue light inside the humidifier will flash for a second, then screen will display all symbols, and then go back to the time. So, no mist for me. When I opened the housing it was damp inside, I dried what I could have been air drying it. Any idea what may be causing the humidifier to malfunction like this?

[@rickyiglesias5384]

Great vid. Helped me out. Thanks. P.S. Your voice at times sounds like JK Simmons! A legend.

[@twincitiesfixit]

Wow, thanks! Wanna buy some insurance?

[@rickyiglesias5384]

@@twincitiesfixit hahaha. I actually do have them as my insurer. but only because they had the best rate.

[@marie-joseemorency9227]

Thank you. Very helpful. Save my humidifier.

[@twincitiesfixit]

Glad it helped!

[@primarose5125]

Thank you for this! Quick question, can I replace the oil with WD 40?

[@twincitiesfixit]

I wouldn't. WD 40 is more of a cleaner. It will work, but won't last as long.

[@zero604]

The WD stands for Water Displacement, to prevent rust. It's not meant to be used as a lubricant. Better to use silicone oil.

[@Adeline9418]

I'm getting this same humidifier. And yes I use distilled water. Don't want this to happen to me. I also put HP in the water