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Cleaning My Levoit Classic 300S Humidifier
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- Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
- Hi guys! In this video, I show you how I clean my humidifier as well as some mini updates on plants that have been enjoying the humidity. Winter is here... but I am also here to remind you to clean your humidifier! The warm, dry air from your vents will force your humidifier to turn on more frequently, so you really want to make sure your plants are getting clean humidity! :)
Unboxing + Review video: • Levoit Classic 300S Hu...
00:00 Hi
05:10 Plant updates
08:44 Disassembly and cleaning
15:39 Reassembly
19:37 Bye
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Thanks man 👍🏽. For those that don’t know, demo starts @ 8:40 if you didn’t check the description or look at the chapters. SUPPLIES BELOW!!
You’ll need:
1. About an hour to soak/clean everything, maybe overnight to dry it out
2. 3 cups white vinegar (buy cleaning concentrated vinegar bc its cheaper and then dilute it and use that)
3. Small bowl
4. Long cleaning brush
5. Small cleaning brush
6. Paper towels
7. Fishies 🐠🥺 (humidifier cleaning ball)
How did you manage to break it by following what was literally in the instructions?!
Thank you for the demonstration and the information about the fish!!! It was SUPER helpful!!!
THANKS for posting this Vid! I am not a "Get out the Manual" kind of guy--so this was perfect for me. I am embarrassed to say, my Humidifier (same one but Blue tank!) has been in my plant room & running for nearly 4 months without cleaning!! 😬 It was pretty gross. It's running like new now & I will definitely keep up on the cleaning every month now! 👍🌿👍
Great video! This helped, it made my first time cleaning my humidifier a breeze. Thanks!
I have the same humidifier and I couldn't find the cleaning tutorial that popped up on the app a few days ago. This was very helpful. Thanks!
For those that already have this humidifier and wish to see the cleaning tips…. it’s @ 9:00
Thank you. Dude makes a title saying clean and ends up being an end to end review.
@@Eeps30 Oh guess what....he can put WHATEVER he wants in his video no matter what YOU think should or should not be in the video. You want "just a clean" video....MAKE ONE. Dbag.
@@takecareofyourshoess i understand that but it doesn’t change the fact that the title is misleading
@@Eeps30 Get over it. There's this thing called SCROLLING.....ever hear of it?? It allows you to SKIP the parts of videos you don't want to watch! Imagine that!! it's VERY simple....any 7-year old can probably show you how to do it if you need help.
@@takecareofyourshoess your ability to miss my point completely is very entertaining :) have a great day, stranger
Thank you so much for this helpful video. I cleaned my humidifier for the first time and this really helped. Although, I don't have the same one but I do have a levoit humidifier as well. Thanks for the great video✨
Thank you for this video! I have the same humidifier this was very helpful :)
Very thorough and clear, great video thank you!
I have a visual disability and reading the steps on a phone etc is a challenge to say the least. Videos help me personally so much more. Your video was perfect! Clear and understandable. Words cannot express my gratitude. It means a lot! Much love :)
I'm a recent customer of this humidifier; I don't know if I have the patience to clean it thoroughly . However this is a fantastic tutorial if I change my mind! Thx!
Thank you. Watching this made it so easy.
Thanks for this! Very helpful!
This helped a lot! Thank you!
Just as a point of reference, when it was super cold where I am my HVAC was heating non-stop and I needed to run the humidifier on high constantly to maintain even 60rh in my lung room. When running this humidifier on high non-stop, it will use ~2 gallons(7L) a day.
I have the same unit
I love it. Here in Colorado the air gets very dry which effects my sinuses quite a bit. Bringing the humidity up helps me sleep much better and just makes it easier for me to breathe.. in emergencies I was just boil a big pot of water :-)
Got me in the mood so hard haha
Hey guys how does one clean the center white part that’s on the base? It’s like in the cone / cylinder area?
Thank you, but isn’t it a bad idea to wash the base in the sink. I relize that it's not plugged in, but still wonder if it should be done.
Great video!! Question: Don't plastic water jugs have microplastics?
how do you remove the silencer thing on the bottom of the tank? it is so hard to get out
Cool. I just got this model. So this was very helpful. Thank you. What's that blue fish thing?
It’s something you drop into the tank and it keeps the water cleaner longer, so less machine cleaning.
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How do you reset the cleaning notification on the app?
thank you!!
Is anyone having problems with the Levoit? After 1 cleaning it seems to not be working as before. Did I mess something up? Please help!!
Thanks sooooo much
How do you clean inside the tube? There’s a vent pointing up that gathers mineral scale but it seems that you can’t remove and the vinegar won’t reach it. Thanks!
Oh I have a bottle brush/sponge that can reach inside the tube. Sorry I didn’t cover that part!
How do you clean the tube mist?
Hi can you show how to clean the filter of levoilt humidifier? Thanks
Hi! Actually my unit is a previous version and it doesn’t have the filter.
I don't smell the oils I put in small pop out drawer anymore 😢 Suggestions?
Hey that was helpful :) however, does water accumulate in the base tank whenever it's working?and if yes, does it slow down the process?Thanks!
The way it works is water will trickle from the main tank into the base chamber and then into the atomizer that converts the water into mist, so there is a continuous cycle of water. That means there will always be water in the base chamber when the machine is running. Not sure if this answers your question lol but I hope it helps! 😄
@@SuchPlants now i get how it works 😄 thanks a lot :)
Does the silencer actually do anything? Its a pain to clean. Do you actually need it to run the humidifer?
Thanks for the video! Kinda seems like a pain if you were using this everyday for your bedroom. Is there a dishwasher safe version?!
A dishwasher safe version would be interesting! 😆
The dishwasher wouldn’t remove the mineral scaling though
Спасибо тебе,добрый человек! очень хорошее видео.
I noticed the instructions said to change the water every day. That can get expensive with buying water. do you empty it every day?
I definitely do not lol. If you’re using it daily to help your respiratory condition, then it might be best to change the water every day-or you can only put enough water for the day so there’s nothing left to change. But I use it for my plant room so I’m not breathing it in daily.
My cofee tree is weakened because of the heating vent. I have to place the humidifier in its location by the window. I live in Chicago, IL. And it's getting pretty cold here.
😢 How long does your humidifier last with a full tank? I know how cold Chicago gets! 🥶
@@SuchPlants Yes Chicago can get ridiculously cold. Lol. I fill the humidifier twice a day. Like every 12 hours.
C❤an I choose warning mist. I think 🤔 it has that feature.
This version does not have warm mist function.
Do you think that fish would be safe for a humidifier used for a reptile enclosure?
I can’t say with 100% certainty, but I believe it works in a similar way to how charcoal helps filter water in a fish tank. It reduces the bacteria that causes mold and odor in the water.
I must have missed the part where you get Mr. Fishy from. Could you write where I might find one? Thanks for the video!
Yes! I pasted a link in the unboxing video:
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I got it at Amazon in Toronto.
Does the humidity sensor actually work? im reading reviews that the sensor is off and it over estimates by a lot
In my case, I think it’s pretty accurate. I have a separate sensor on the other side of the room and they are no more than 2-3% difference usually. I have a small fan next to the humidifier so it helps to distribute the humidity in the room to get a more accurate reading.
I think alot of people put these humidifiers too close to a window and that makes it show higher humidity compared to other hygrometers that they might have more centrally in the room.
Hi I would like to know about the dimensions of this sponge（ Humidifier Replacement Filters ） including the height and the diameter of the sponge, can you tell me
Hello! I’m not sure what part you are talking about because this machine does not have a replacement sponge filter.
How often do you need to empty the water in the base tank based on the water level you filled it to in the video's conclusion? Adding about 2 inches of water causes the humidifier to stop, suggesting the need to empty the water in the base. Considering your water level, do you find yourself emptying it frequently?
I usually empty the base tank every time I clean it, which is about once a month. I am not breathing in this air daily, since it’s just for my plant room.
With that said, if you are breathing it daily, you should be emptying the base tank at least once a week, and wipe down the parts in the base. I’ve noticed the water can become yucky fast down there. However, if you are using distilled water, then you might get away with emptying/cleaning every 1-2 weeks since buildup doesn’t happen as fast.
How come you didn't take out the filter part to clean or to wash the filter.
The version that I have does not have the filter assembly
Thank you for this! Where did you get the little fishy? Thanks!
Oh check out my humidifier review video! I put a link to it in the description box.
@@SuchPlants thanks! You’re an icon 🪴💖
Smart scene is the precise way to go.
Do you use filter or distilled water to prevent white dust?
Never mind. I saw you pour that blue jug of purified water
@@chicagoangler yup it’s purified water and it still produces a bit of white dust over time, but it’s not quite noticeable until after a couple of months when I’ll see a thin, white layer on some plants.
I use my Brita water. I started off with distilled water and quickly figured out how expensive it will be so now I just kept all the distilled water jugs and I just put Brita water in now!! No white dust BTW.
in case of blackout it turns on again.
Why are you missing your round filter from the tank? The one with the Styrofoam? Are we supposed to removed the styrofoam before soaking it in the small container (via the floater and noise reducer)? Do you think that if you soak the styrofoam it will cause the humidifier to smell like vinegar? I suppose it will not hurt, so I will soak it. Thank you for posting the video!
Hi! Apparently Levoit has been upgrading the humidifier. Mine did not include that extra filter so I’m not sure what the cleaning instructions are for that part.
@Such Plants Thanks for recommending the fish filter. I ordered a few and should be here tomorrow. The app is amazing. Fun to test the steam from the first level all the way to max (not just another cheap gadget). Again, thanks for the video.
What was wrong with your previous humidifier and what didn't you like about it that caused you to switch to Levoit 300S?
The main selling point of the 300S for me was that I can easily refill the reservoir from the top-all I have to do is lift the cover and pour water in. The previous humidifier was bottom-fill, so I had to lift the reservoir, turn it upside down, unscrew the cap, and carefully pour water into the small hole. Then when I’d put the reservoir back onto its base, if there was any water in the base, it would splash some water as soon as I set it down.
Also, the previous humidifier did not have a hygrometer, so it would run all day until the water ran out. The 300S will stop until the desired humidity is reached, and then start when the humidity is too low. In the end, the 300S saved more water.
Didn’t kno I have to replace filter ….
Do you have to clean these daily? I just dump out water and add new
Also…. I have white dust everywhere
I didn’t use distilled
But used my fridge water has filter
My town has hard water
Makes me wonder if the filter isn’t working
I can’t speak to the filter since my unit version doesn’t have it. But the white dust is due to hard water. Typical household water filters do not filter out all minerals unfortunately. Your fridge filter is still doing its job at filtering out harsh chemicals, but is still letting through minerals.
If you don’t want to use distilled, then you can use reverse osmosis water like I do (most refill stations utilize reverse osmosis), which uses a membrane filter that does filter out minerals, although distilled is going to be best if you want to clean less often. I also recently installed a reverse osmosis machine under my kitchen sink which is awesome.
With that said, if you use the machine daily for your personal health, then you should follow the manufacturer’s suggestions and clean it frequently.
What didn't you like about your Taotronics? I just got a new Taotronics like yours but digital. Humidistat and everything. $30!! Walmart!!!!
The Taotronics I had wasn’t automatic so it will run constantly until water runs out, which usually would last only 2 days before I have to refill it again. It was also bottom fill only, so I had to remove the tank from the base and turn it upside down to refill it. The Levoit solves both these issues and makes it more convenient for me. The app is great as well. ☺️ Personally it’s worth the extra money.
What is the app name for manual? I use vesync and canr find levoit app..
VeSync is the official app to control your Levoit humidifier.
Ma come fai a lavare sotto l acqua la base elettrica???
Hi, how did you clean the filter?😮
Mine is an older version and it did not come with the water filter.
What is the recommended or minimum humidity level plants want?
In my experience, plants generally do really well in 45-50% minimum. Anything above 60% will cause excess mold on soil and make the room feel musty. If you can add some air circulation, even better!
in case of blackout it turns on again?
It does not turn on in case of blackout, but you can turn it on/off from the app.
I'm reading alot of negative things about levoit. People buy them because why?? I prefer generic humidifiers. Have had fantastic luck!!!!
Negative things, sure. But also a lot of positive things too. I love this humidifier! It seems more and more people are buying humidifiers in general so you will see more and more reviews-good and bad! It really boils down to the features and I like all the features of this one. 😉
@@SuchPlants I actually like the design of this one. It's not as complicated as the larger one. I take back what I said. I returned my generic humidifiers. I now own the 4l Taotronic and the 2 gallon twin tank Homedics!!! Both classic like yours!!!! I have a philodendron and a golden pothos. What would be a nice third plant? I want a bigger family 😂
Ooooh! Maybe you can try your hand at a calathea if you’re up for the challenge. They like humidity! 🥳
@@SuchPlants calathea.. I'll research it. I love to research stuff I'm interested in. Thanks Such!! 😂
Thank you and ...also for NOT having background music when you speak. So many UA-cam information videos do that in 2023 and I always wonder why.
How often do you use the vinegar 🤔
I use it every time I clean. My tap water is very hard so it accumulates scale build up really fast.
If you use this humidifier for your bedroom, could you use the fishy and clean it once a month? Or do you still recommend cleaning it once a week?
I would still recommend cleaning it once a week. The fishy should reduce the bacteria/slime, so cleaning the machine should be easier.
@@SuchPlants where do I find the fish?
I added it to the description ☺️
@@SuchPlants cool got mine on Amazon.
do you have a problem with white dust after humidifier?
I did have white dust when I used tap water. My tap water is very hard. I switched to reverse osmosis water (from water refilling stations in town) and I no longer have white dust.
@@SuchPlants oh thank you so much , I'm not using tap water I am using fridge filtered water and it's interesting because all the dust went to the AC filters and blocked it but not so much inside of the house but now at least I know the name of the process 👍
@suchplants - what is this fish?
Check link in the description 😉
how often should you clean this?
For best results, it should be cleaned at least once a week if you are breathing it in daily. Bacteria can build up fast, so even twice a week would be better. But if you have it in a plant room and you’re not breathing it in daily, I don’t see the harm in cleaning once or twice a month.
FIRST!!
where can we buy the fish
Check out my humidifier review video. I put the Amazon link in the description! 😊
@@SuchPlants
No need to clean if one uses destilled water no?
You’ll still need to clean, just not as frequent. Bacteria can still build up in distilled water.
man your skin is nice..
I picked this up for work. My last one was smaller ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxtD9aJ2m6GU-X1IChQxjn9l31K1A7Kpwj and cuter but the motor burned out within a few months. This one's footprint is a tad bigger but it still doesn't eat up a lot of desk space. Its size and shape blends into the background nicely. This has a good size water container so I don't need to refill more than once a week. I use filtered (not distilled) water because cleaning up after our hard water is tough at work. I like that this has several settings. It's also very quiet. (I have a silence naxi in the next cubicle.) It also hasn't left that terrible while powder, so far, that some humidifiers leave. Been using this for a month or so now and am very happy with my purchase.
Cleaning it this way broke my humidifier on the first clean. Do NOT spray water into the base unit like he is demonstrating. Night light and display are now randomly turning on and off. And the humidity sensor is whacked out.
Sorry to hear that. I’ve cleaned it like this multiple times with no issues. Did you let it air dry COMPLETELY before plugging it back in? I usually let it dry overnight and it seems to be enough. Of course, my air is dryer where I am located so things tend to dry out relatively faster. My sink also has a rack so the bottom of the humidifier doesn’t come into complete contact with the running water. These are factors that could affect your results. However I did not mindlessly spray water into the slotted vents of the base. Obviously you want to be careful as to not get water into the electrical parts. But if it dries completely, you shouldn’t have any issues when plugging back in. I would reach out to the manufacturer for further support! It could be that you just have a defective unit. 🥺
I’m very surprised yours is still working the way you spray it down in the vid. I was probably even a bit more strategic with how I rinsed it. I let it dry with the assistance of a direct fan for 10 hours. Maybe just add a disclaimer that you really shouldn’t spray the base unit down like that. The directions (and very large sticker) even explicitly say to not put water directly in the base - so I have some blame here as well. Let’s hope they have mercy on me and I can get a new one.
Yeah it’s weird that there is a sticker that says not to pour water directly into the base chamber-even the cleaning directions don’t mention anything about that. There is even a picture of the base chamber under the faucet with the tank being rinsed. I mean, how else do we rinse the base chamber? Lol. The only reason I can think of is to prevent you from adding excess water to the base chamber and then filling the tank with water as well. At least that’s how I understood it. That would cause it to leak because then the base chamber would be overfilled. Regardless, I hope you get a replacement unit. Best of luck man! I still think it’s a very good machine. ☺️
I don't know what you did but he didn't get water anywhere there is not water already. White Vinigar only went where water was during operation.
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I can't get mine to work
What are you having issues with?
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Please clean your humidifiers a few times a week not just a change of water or re fill clean the machine properly or your room becomes a breading ground for lurgies
Yes I would say it should be cleaned at least once a week for our optimal health if we are breathing in the humidity. My humidifier is in my plant room so I’m not inhaling the air on a regular basis-it is strictly for my plants. Whenever I open the door to my plant room twice a day, the air is quickly refreshed and circulated so it’s not just stagnant air all day. The air conditioner in my home will quickly draw out the air as well. However I do have an air purifier in my living room where I spend more time in. An air purifier is something we overlook and I think it’s something worth having in the home. I also learned that an air purifier will not affect the performance of the humidifier if placed in the same room, so it’s the perfect duo! 😊
Does this make your room smell like vinegar after? Cause I'd rather die personally
😂 No, as long as you rinse it out until there’s no vinegar smell, you should be alright! It doesn’t take much to rinse out the smell either.
Considering the instructions said not to pour water into the base (wish I'd consulted them before your video), I'd say taking your advice was a very poor decision on my part. did not get the desired outcome by a long shot. I'll leave it there.
this process requires soo much vinegar it is insane lol.
Heyyy! Have you considered concentrated vinegar? They come in large bottles and different strengths, but essentially you just add water to dilute it, and it becomes the same strength as white vinegar (or add less water to make it stronger). It makes cleaning a little less insane haha and I use this for everything around the house! Just don’t use it for food because it’s not food grade. 😊
@@SuchPlants i will try that
Good tutorial, but get to the point...it's about cleaning...not your plants. I also took off the "cage" guard that holds foam cylindrical dirty filter and washed it out - easy and you should include that step...it needs attention. Thanks for your efforts.
Thanks! I didn’t expect this video to get so many views, as my channel is all about my plants! 😆🌱 Also, it seems Levoit has been upgrading this machine; my machine does not have the filter that you mentioned. So, good on them! Perhaps when I decide to get the upgraded machine, I’ll focus more on it in an update video. Thanks for the feedback. 😊
Respectfully, the cleaning information is subpar vs. the actual instructions given by Levoit.
It would be better if a video with the title of how to clean something was just about how to clean something and you didn't need to work out how to get to the content you thought the video was about. Save the other stuff for another video.
yeah it's fr like a vlog lmao. it was nice of him to use chapters so we can just skip to the cleaning tho.
Looks like a waste of time and money thanks but ill save my vinegar
Just a tip: You can buy 1 jug of concentrated vinegar that is equal to 6 jugs of white vinegar. But I agree that it does require some time to clean the machine every so often.
Dude! Get to the point
It was 8+ minutes into your video before you even STARTED talking about cleaning the humidifier. You were doing things that could not be seen in the camera angle you were using. It would improve the video if you thought through your presentation before you started talking. The "eyeballing" you did for the vinegar was probably pretty far off based on my years of cooking (I'm70, so I have a lot of cookingexperience). Sorry, but your video was not very helpful.
Hi! Thanks for the feedback. I wasn’t intending this video to be a full humidifier tutorial, but rather just to quickly share the way that I do it. I realized later that I could’ve been more detailed in some of the steps, but I am happy to answer any questions in the comments. 😊 Hopefully the chapters in the description help viewers like you to quickly jump to the demonstration portion of the video.
I disagree - I think it was very helpful. I also noticed the amount hahaha. My only suggestion would be to add: an annotation with a timestamp about when the demo starts, a disclaimer regarding how often you clean it, and a list of supplies that you need/the ones that were used **at the beginning of the video** would help anyone who can watch it in the future!
I think he went so far in depth about the issues he had because at the end of the day we’re all trying to help each other out and because there’s so many variables that come into play - you really don’t know what issues you might run in apart from the ones he ran into. When you I bought mine I wasn’t aware that wherever I place my separate humidity sensor, how long the machine is on for, where its placed in the room compared to vents/air flow, and how often you clean it can affect its performance or how accurate it can work, or can affect whatever you use it for. I also didn’t know about the fishy. He did go out of his way to edit, film, clean, and demo it for us and that makes the process so much easier which he really didn’t need to do, thank you for that man honestly I was soo overwhelmed with the instructions 😂