Do you remove the filter when cleaning the humidifier with vinegar water? Or leave it n to be cleaned too?
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I leave it in to be cleaned. Sometimes, there is a little pink film (early formation of mold) at various spots, and some could be in filter, so better to be sure than sorry. No odor of vinegar subsequently emanates in the mist.
448208
No this humidifier does not require a filter. It should be cleaned once a week .
354831
According to my husband, you leave the water in for a few days to "season" the humidor, then you remove the water and use the humidifier. Hope it helps.
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I didn't use mine long enough to need a filter change. But from experience with other humidifiers, you should change the filter when it becomes discolored. The filter is you wick for moving the water to the top. When you notice a change in the amount of steam, the wick is no longer effective.
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There is no filter, which is nice. It comes with a little brush, so every Friday I rinse it out a couple of times and use the brush on mineral deposits that are there (it doesn't get all of them off, but that doesn't seem to be a problem, as it's not much), and wipe it dry with a paper towel. It is important not to let it sit for more than a day with water in it while it's not running to avoid mold. The instructions say to use only water to clean, use a soft cloth on the inside and the brush on the nebulizer piece.
452016
I just snap it apart and into empty in the garbage. If it's really dusty I'll just wipe it with a rag. I'm sure you could probably wash it if you like. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the filter. That seems to work really well
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I have only used tap water and our water is coming from our own well. Have never used purified water and don't know that it's even necessary. At the end of the year before I put the humidifier in storage for the summer, I throw the white perforated filter in the dish washer, let it air dry and then put it in a plastic bag for storage until next winter. Haven't had any problem and we've had the humidifier four years. Hope this answer helps.
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I most often remove the cover and remove the filter assembly. I use the hose and spray nozzle to clean the filter. You must spray between the grids and make sure you get everything removed at the bottom where it settles. I have found lying the filter on its side and rolling it allows me to get between the grids and dislodge debris from the bottom. On occasion I will separate all the grids for a thorough cleaning.
694356
Take the charcoal filter out and use 1-3 ratio of vinegar to water on clean cycle. Then run two more times on clean cycle with plain water to get the vinegar smell out!
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Depends on house water. If you have good water, conditioned or water softener. It is real easy. Every second time you refill the water tanks just take the bottom part that holds the filter to the sink. fill the sink with water with the filter in the sink. with the drain plugged and run the water into the center of the filter to back flush the filter. After the water is running thru rinse the bottom part of the humidifier and the p2 cartridge. Put the filter and p2 cartridge back into the base when rinsed. take base and filter back where your using the humidifier, Refill the water tanks and install them, Your done. After a couple times you'll see how dirty the filter gets between rinsing and you can adjust the cleaning frequency to your house and water conditions. I have a water softener and only have to clean it about once a month. I DO TURN THE FILTER OVER every time I refill the water containers so the filter doesn't get dried out. If you have real hard water you will have to clean more often and probably replace filter if it gets too clogged up once in the middle of the season. That little blue plastic thing (P2 cartridge) in the bottom of the humidifier will help to control hard water too and you can get them at Wall Mart and other stores like that. I really like mine and first one lasted three years then I dropped it and broke it I now have my second one and am more careful not to drop it.
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Master plumber came and installed my humidifier. I asked him the same question you have for me. He said that you will go through a few more filters a year, but not substantial. He also said that that is a good thing because the dirt the filter is catching would be in your house otherwise. The reason is now that you have a higher humidity % in your house the dirt sticks better to the filter and is cleaning your household air better. I agree after one day. The air just breathes clean. Hope this helps and I am satisfied with my unit.
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Hi! The filter is removable plus a little black basket under that. I do clean those and the to clean the machine I run a cycle of diluted white vinegar and then clean water through two more times to keep it all nice and new. I also keep the water basin lid open if its empty and let it dry
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I just cleaned mine actually...I just took it apart entirely and hand washed it like any other bottle...make sure u don't wash the filter though...that was just how I did it!!
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Buy one of those portable water filter and filter the water that way. Then use that to pour into the humidifier tank
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Mine has started to do this as well. I usually try to take the tanks off and clean the unit with warm water and try to remove any dust or dirt from the filter. It also depends where the humidifier is located. It should be on an inside wall
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Hi, there actually is a small removable/washable filter (Bio Silver Stone) inside the unit. I've been very happy with this humidifier.
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This humidifier does not have a filter. It is ultrasonic. I only use distilled water.