does it require a filter?
247852
No filter. I did not like this unit since it only lasted me one season then would not work. I replaced it with a sunbeam SWM6002 which has lasted me much longer and I am happier with its operation.
247853
That is the beauty of it. No filter. My unit has lasted me a number of years and is still going strong. This unit has an element that sticks down into the water. It gets hot and boils the water to make steam. The lime deposits on the element and then flakes off. The only cleaning is that you take the tray that collects the lime flakes out and dump it in the trash. So simple, so easy, so efficient, so sterile and so clean. It is the best design humidifier I know. I have had a couple other similar designed units that perform just as well. I must have it because I get sick with sinus headaches and even pneumonia in the winter time without it. I highly recommend this unit to anyone. I am sorry one other person had a bad experience with this model. I am not impressed with the new units that have come out that fill from the top. They listened to the over the top environmentalists and have built a unit that is basically non-functional. Don't get me wrong, I am all for being environmentally friendly but they have taken it beyond reason. It limes up. The element does not get hot enough to flake the lime off. The reservoir is too small to accommodate any lime flakes. If you do the recommended 24 hour soak in acedic acid to clean once a week, which leaves you without a functioning unit for that time, the lime is still stuck hard. I have taken to using muriatic acid which actually eats the element and turns the solution black. The new fill from the top units are not so great. I hope my constructive criticism inspires the engineers to build a better more functional fill from the top unit.
449972
Yes you would still need a filter, this is just a bubble wand. A good filter would be the aquaclear. It gets the job done and it's pretty inexpensive. By the way I have had 2 of these bubble wands for over a year and they are still working!
104761
No, it does not have a filter. It is a Tea Kettle - that is it serves to boil water - not a Tea Pot - which serves to brew tea.
205959
No filter. We use it for a single Betta fish, so it's not an issue. Needs to be cleaned about every month.
1048145
it does have a filter. I've been told if you use distilled water you really don't need the filter. I use distilled water but just left the filter in
1639129
It comes with a sponge type filter... Not the best. You may want to purchase am extra for a few bucks.
64512
Yes. Use ours without as we're not beer making, or such, that would require filtering.
2026379
I don't own this, but one of the reviews posted here says no filters are required. Thought that might help you.
932622
No, this model does not require a filter to operate. A filter can be placed within the tank to prevent calcium build up if needed though,
130782
No it does not need a filter. Pretty simple machine we use daily and my son loves it.
878393
It does come with one filter. They are not required, but do help with operation when used.
932621
If you only use distilled water, a filter is not required. It is recomended if you use tap water.
1335367
No it does not have a filter, a huge plus the way I see it. :) I've had 2 of these for over 2 years and have been great considering it's kind of an unknown brand. Super quiet and no issues with proper cleaning. Lagged longer than the Homedics brand I had previously.
932620
No this does not require a filter. Humidifiers without filters have an option for a filter (ball) in the reservoir/tank, but it's definitely not required for normal operation
1908436
No, the unit doesn't have a filter. I have been thinking of getting some hepa filter paper and putting it on the fan outlet for better cleaning actually.
461695
No filter. Need to keep on level surface and no transporting unit with water in the jug. Bought 2 and both are running great, running 24-7 all winter.
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.