Does this humidifier require filters?
878391
It doesn't have filters but you do need to change the mineral absorption pads. You can get a large set of those at a very reasonable price.
878392
It has one they recommend include and it does need replacing. The down side I found was how often you have to soak the unit in vinegar to get rid I the minerals in the water. You can also soak the filter to prolong life but sooner than you would want , it falls apart. This machine performs really well, but, with refilling the tank and cleaning, it's a lot of maintainence. However, it think they all are.
878393
It does come with one filter. They are not required, but do help with operation when used.
878394
Does not require filters, although we had to return ours, because water level in heating unit was not right.
878395
No it doesn't. But it has some problems with calcium/lime buildup around the heating element.
878396
It does not require filters. It does have a cloth piece that is used to collect hard water minerals, but we don't use that either. Weekly we soak the part that collects the mineral deposits in vinegar to remove the calcium. This is our second one of these humidifiers. The first one lasted ~3 years & we live in New Mexico where it is very dry and the humidifier was used many, many months of the year.
1978991
Ours doesn't that I know of, or at least it didn't come with one....we use paper filters.
1315760
There is no filter in SU-2020 Humidifier. The one that has a filter is SU-4010 or SU-4010G. Thanks.
1502884
Very simple. Remove the used filter by sliding it off and slip the new one on. If I am going to use the humidifier immediately, I usually soak the new filter in water before putting it on. That way, the humidifier is ready to go. Be sure to fill the water reservoir with fresh clean water. If your water is particularly hard, you might want to add a softening solution, such as "Golden Solution Water treatment". This is available at Amazon.com.
2124904
No, it has an adapter. I love this humidifier. It works well and is easy to clean
2087448
My initial reaction would be to say no. It's really about keeping the insides of your humidifier clean and muck-free. It significantly reduced the amount of slime that accumulates in the water laden areas of the machine. It will also extend the practical use of the wick filter, but dust I is a different matter.
2147506
No filters needed. But if you install it with a direct plumbing line you do need to install an ice machine/refrigerator filter indeed. You don't "have" to, BUT I highly recommend it.
130784
no filter but it does require cleaning often and the instructions suggest to let sit w/ vinegar for an hr to kill bacteria. it's a pain but my 17 month old LOVES LOVES LOVES this thing so it's worth it!
1203349
The humidifier I have is HU1-0034-06; however, the Hu1-0021-28 is described in the manual I received with mine as needing the same filters that mine does. That is, two Vornado Filters MD1-0002. These can be purchased very cheaply from Amazon.
1852146
There are no filters. I have had this system for 2.5 years and bought one for my husband last summer. It works great unless you put a hole in the mattress.
194743
No, not a bit. It doesn't have that ionic feature. I do use water from our reverse osmosis water filter system, but the humidifier is not the type to put out that dust. I believe that's more in an air purifier or air filter, not a humidifier.
266872
You don't even need filters. It has a filter basket that you just rinse every time and it is more than adequate. Once a week I run it through the dishwasher.
1797687
No, the filter is optional. It does come with a foam wet/dry screen that is required and a dry dust filter for household dust. If you have finer dust (such as drywall) you will need a finer particulate filter.
1710936
This humidifier does not have a filter. It is ultrasonic. I only use distilled water.
130782
No it does not need a filter. Pretty simple machine we use daily and my son loves it.
1343820
no....it did not have any filters except for the bottom under the power supply. So far it has done fine without any filters in the front two fans. A little build up in the screen but I just wipe it off.
1822524
No filters, but will require cleaning from time to time. I want to also stress that this a a small unit and is only good for one small room.