🔍 2-Pack Future Way MAF1 Humidifier Filters - Compatible with AIRCARE MA1201, MA0950, and Kenmore 15412 Humidifiers Review

I've had other MAF1 filters that didn't hold up and didn't pass other moisture well. These filters were sturdy enough to stand upright and hold their shape even when wet. And the wick is enough for a month or for an endurance run.

They look great and fit perfectly but don't absorb water. I installed them and watered or soaked them before installing and they briefly raise the humidity and then the humidity drops and the humidifier starts to run consistently. I check the wick and everything above the waterline is dry.

The filter only effectively absorbed water for a day or two. After that, the humidifier didn't use any water at all. We even used zip ties to close the gap at the filter port. With other filters we've used, closing the gap has greatly improved the efficiency of the humidifier. We used this product in a Kenmore humidifier.

Bought these to try because they save money compared to aircare pads. Aircare pads are 1 inch thick and Futureway pads are 3/4 inch thick. So I should get 75% of what the originals took. These pads lasted 12 days which is generous. I will pay extra for aircare pads as 2-3 of them last as long as the others. I will not buy again!

I have always used the original Aircare MAF-1 filter for my humidifier, but the seller I buy them from recently increased the price so I decided to giving away these cheaper filters. to attempt. I have very hard water and the Aircare filter usually only lasts about a month before minerals appear in it. This filter stopped absorbing moisture due to mineral buildup in less than two weeks! It's thin and of poor quality. I will not buy again.

Instructions say 'soap filter in cold water before installation'. This is in contrast to the 15 year installation of this type of humidifier filter. I've tried everything from searching the manufacturer's website to contacting Revain for help. None of them could help me understand this instruction #1. Even if it meant soaking instead of soap, it still doesn't make sense. If you soak it in cold water, it will become soft and very difficult to install properly. I haven't used them yet; so I can't