does this humidfier use a filter?
1145990
No filter. I used filtered water out of my refrigerator water dispenser and it worked fine.
241769
No filter, just plastic vents that can close when the unit is off to help prevent heat from entering the home.
2105596
As far as I know no there are no filters. But my fan is having problems running already. If you have not already bought this fan don't buy one.
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.
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.
1978991
Ours doesn't that I know of, or at least it didn't come with one....we use paper filters.
266956
Hi, there actually is a small removable/washable filter (Bio Silver Stone) inside the unit. I've been very happy with this humidifier.
980912
no it doesn't. I can't really remember, I think I just inserted the filters, took a few seconds! But nothing more than that. I love it. I seem to breathe easier at night, I keep it in my bedroom
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.
654651
No, you don't technically have to wash the filter, but when I unscrew it every day to rinse and fill up the humidifier tank, I rinse off the filter. You should carefully read the instructions on the box as to the lifespan of the filter, though. I change my filters out every month. (I can't recall how often they say to change them, but I think it's about 1 month.)
309956
There actually is a related filter, or "demineralization cartridge", if you don't want area around the humidifier to show a white mineral residue (or your lungs to accumulate the same if you operate it near your bed). It's designed to screw on in place of the OEM water tank cap, and reminds me of a Brita water filter insert. I found it sold as a "Sunbeam Demineralization Cartridge", model SDC2300-UM. Here's one source: http://www.jardenstore.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=2517
872058
No, no filter is required. However, mine came broken... I do not recommend.
872059
No filter is required -- just fill up a bottle of water and attach it to the humidifier. I have used it three times so far and it seems to really help my hotel room stays.
1353974
yes, it has a filter. Other reviews talk about this. Also, very noisy but really pumps out the mist.
1842900
Yes it does. We are very satisfied with this filter as it does a great job of taking out bad taste and smell. Filters are very inexpensive to replace.
1888393
This is a self-contained filter. The humidifier I have, you just drop the filter in the tank, fill the tank with water, set the tank on the base, and turn on the humidifier.The filter only helps to keep the water clean; you have to turn the humidifier ON to get the humidifying effect.You can use one filter for about 30 days, then you toss it and start over with a new one.
205959
No filter. We use it for a single Betta fish, so it's not an issue. Needs to be cleaned about every month.