Humidifiers and Dehumidifiers - Honeywell HE260

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hndyone
11-22-08, 09:09 PM
After one year of use my solenoid seems to be malfunctioning. I've checked water valves for blockage, sail switch and all are working fine. I can hear the solenoid click but no water comes out. If I turn the humidistat dial off and on a few times I can get water to flow. As such, I am assuming it is the solenoid that is malfunctioning. Does anybody concur?

Jay11J
11-22-08, 09:35 PM
You are hearing the clicking on the valve right?

Have you undone the water line to be sure you have water? If you got water, then look for the screen and clean it if needed.
hndyone
11-23-08, 09:17 PM
thanks for the reply. I have done both as you suggested to no avail!

Jay11J
11-23-08, 10:27 PM
Have you taken it apart to the plunger yet?
hndyone
11-24-08, 09:23 PM
Okay, now you may have to explain a little. The plunger on what and where? Thanks again for your help!
hndyone
12-06-08, 08:47 PM
Still not functioning correctly. What plunger were you refering to? House is getting aweful dry, please help!
Jay11J
12-06-08, 08:53 PM
The plunger is inside the housing that in wrapped around the coil..

Have you undone the brass orifice? (where then screen goes inside)
Jay11J
12-06-08, 08:55 PM
before we take that apart, have you tried blowing in on the other side of the vale? (Outlet side)

What happens if you undo the rubber hose and blow into that?
dmrumm
12-07-08, 08:56 PM
When blowing into one side of the solenoid valve, I would assume that a user needs to make sure the valve would be set to the open position by making sure the sail switch and humidistat is in the on position, correct?
Jay11J
12-07-08, 09:46 PM
When blowing into one side of the solenoid valve, I would assume that a user needs to make sure the valve would be set to the open position by making sure the sail switch and humidistat is in the on position, correct?

That is correct. Or they will be blue to their face.