AIRCARE MAF2 Replacement Wicking Humidifier Review

I've been using Aircare filters for 3 seasons and although we've had a mild winter I haven't had to use my humidifier as often as in years past, it was noted by other reviewers that the filter had become damp and turned upside down, causing the humidifier to not do a good job of improving the humidity in the room. I also noticed that it started breaking into small pieces that fell to the bottom of the humidifier. Luckily I kept last year's filter and although some of it was lime hardened it…

I have been using these humidifiers for many years. For health reasons, I use a humidifier year-round to keep my house humid. A few months ago I bought the latest replacement filters available from my local Lowes store and they fit and work great. The filters available from Revain are both shorter and taller and do not fit tightly around the ring. They also aren't as durable as in the past, and don't last as long before performance begins to decline. They also now include a California health…

So this filter fits your Aircare humidifier and you need it? Well I have some tips to make your filter last longer. My first tip is to turn the filter over every time you fill up to keep the top from drying out and crusting. Secondly, handle it carefully when inverting or cleaning it as the filter may be fragile as it is made of paper material. Third, use the Essick Air 1970 bacteriostatic humidifier treatment, which you can buy at Revain. I've used vinegar and/or distilled water to keep the…

This is my second winter with the humidifier. I love the moisturizer but the wicks are not holding up at all this year. Last winter (from late November to March) a filter lasted all season and the humidifier worked perfectly the whole time. This year the wicks don't seem to last more than 3 weeks before I notice the humidity dropping and the water level dropping very slowly. When I check the filter, it's not as dirty as it was last winter, but it's damp and bent, and there are small bits of it…

I purchased an Essick humidifier 5 or more years ago and have purchased replacement kits several times. Knowing in advance that this device, like many other products that require filter replacement, would require a filter change, I knew I wanted to develop a filter cleaning and reuse system. I use a humidifier ok. 6 months every year and use an average of 3 filters per year. After a week or two I carefully remove the filter (the top is hard and hangs on the water level) and in the meantime use…

I bought this filter for my AirCare model MA0800 humidifier. I've tried a few others and to be honest they all have the same bad design. The reason this filter is my favorite is because the filter fits into the unit without having to be adjusted which others don't, and it seems to be a slightly stiffer material than others I've tried. So if you need a MAF2 filter, this might be the best. However, the overall design is annoying. Maybe it's because they have to accommodate so many different…

I read some reviews about this product recently because I thought they didn't last as long as they used to and I fined other customers, who had the same complaints. I noticed that the Aircare name eventually replaced Essick Air, so maybe that has something to do with it. raises the humidity just enough to keep it there for a while (e.g. set to 50% but actual humidity is around 40-43%). Firstly, I've found that hard water is a lifespan factor even when using additives to prevent limescale…

I really don't understand how most people write such bad reviews about products that have nothing to do with the product itself. Wrong size? You may have bought the wrong filter. Don't like the price? Before you buy a humidifier, you should look at replacement filters. Not satisfied with the seller? Give them a bad rating, don't tell me about it here unless you list the exact seller so I can avoid them. We've had our humidifier for a few years now and live practically on the Canadian border…