Protec WF2 Extended Life Replacement Humidifier Filter(Pack of 3)
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Customer Reviews of Protec WF2 Extended Life Replacement Humidifier Filter(Pack of 3)
Customer Review: Fantastic Filter
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this filter for my Vicks V3100 home humidifier. I regularly performed operational maintenance on my humidifier, including washing the filter. Despite the maintenance the filter slowly became discolored from the natural pollutants and minerals contained in my water. The Protec Extended Life Humidifier Filter helped solve my problem.
It is inexpensive and effective only if I carefully care for the filter. To avoid frequently replacing the filter, I use a procedure that can extend the life of the filter. When the filter forms a crust, I soak it for awhile in vinegar water (usually 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water). After soaking I carefully rinse the filter several times in fresh water. Then I treat the water with Kaz KWT-8 Humidifier and Vaporizer Water Treatment.
So, after several months, I no longer have a problem with the filter or my humidifier.
I recommend this filter
Customer Review: Just what I need
Summary: 5 Stars
This replacement filter does just the trick. I run my Vics V3100 on high every night and the filter lasts just under two months for me (the box states: "The Cool Mist Wicking Filter should be replaced about every two months, depending on use and local water hardness.") If the humidifier tank runs out of water while running, the filter will dry up completely until you add more water - I've found that this practice reduces the life of the filter.
Note: One point of confusion is how Amazon lists this item (as of 1/24/10). The title reads: "2 Filters (Pack of 3)" - actually, each box only contains 1 filter. The packaging is confusing as there's a big 2 on the top right of the box. However, if you look at the lower right corner of the box, in much smaller print you see "Contains 1 filter." So, in summary, you are ordering a total of 3 filters (1 Filter/box, Pack of 3 boxes).
Customer Review: Poor Wicking and Mold
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought two three packs at the beginning of December for two humidifiers we use throughout the winter months. Within a week; the humidifiers output had decreased and mold began forming at the top of the wicks; we replaced them thinking it may have been due to our not cleaning the humidifier very well; so we cleaned the humidifier, use distilled water and again within a weeks, very dank smell and black mold appearing in the wicks. They just do not seem to wick very well and we are now on our last set of wicks - No wonder they sell them in three packs; that's how many you will need! Three in three months is too many; last year we purchased filters from Target (wish I could remember the brand) and they lasted all season with no problems. I do not recommend these filters.Customer Review: A word of warning
Summary: 1 Stars
This review isn't about the product itself, but the description that Amazon has. The item title is "Protec WF2 Extended Life Replacement Humidifier Filter, 2 Filters (Pack of 3)". This suggests that each box contains 2 filters and they are sold in a pack of three boxes. In a casual glance at the box picture, you can make out a "2", but that two doesn't pertain to the number of filters. If you zoom in on the box, the text on the bottom does say "1 filter".
So just be aware, contrary to the title you're buying a grand total of 3 filters. Amazon needs to correct their description. I tried to call their customer service, but they were completely unhelpful about it.
Customer Review: Disappointing for the price
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought these filters to replace the original filter in my Vicks Cool Mist humidifier. In the winter I use my humidifier a lot (all night and often during the day). What was disappointing about these filters was that the metal reinforcements put into the filters rusted within a day of placing them in the humidifier. This made it hard to tell when the filter was worn out (and it just looks gross). I used each filter for about a month, and for ~$20 per set, they seemed too expensive for the amount of time they lasted. I also bought some Pro Tec Humidifier Tank cleaners ([...]) and they seemed to make the filter last a little longer, but, of course, didn't solve the rust problem.