
Some are technological in nature, so you need to ensure the humidifier has enough water to function properly. If your humidifier turns on as it should, but doesn’t produce mist, there are several areas that could be causing this problem. Control lock features built for child safety are another simple reason some dehumidifiers won’t turn on as well. That’s especially true with humidifiers that have an anti-tip feature. Some humidifiers can be fairly fickle and need to be perfectly level before they begin to function. You’ll also want to sure the unit is level. The same goes for GFCI plugs that may have been triggered when you turned the humidifier on. If that’s not the problem, make sure no breakers have been flipped in the fuse or breaker box of your home.


Make sure the cord is fully inserted into the outlet. If the humidifier is switched on, but nothing is happening, the first thing you want to do is check for power. While the problem that can be tricky to diagnose, if any of these issues are the problem, you’ll be back up and running in no time. We’ve seen complaints of models not turning on out of the box alongside issues where a humidifier stopped working after only a few weeks. The number one issue most homeowners experience with their humidifier is that it simply won’t work.
