Protec WF2 Extended Life Replacement Humidifier Filter (formerly Kaz WF2 Extended Life Replacement Humidifier Filter).
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Extended Life? Pure marketspeak:
I'd like to know how long a non-extended-life pad will last. These are made with one perforated cylinder of foil (with opposing sides very poorly connected - if they are connected at all), surrounded on each side by a cylinder of perforated *paper*. I think it's just the paper that's holding the cylinder together. It will last a month if you are lucky. Don't plan on soaking it in vinegar, as it will just fall apart. I think they call this "planned obsolescence". This is obviously where they make their... more info
Fantastic Filter:
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... more info
Poor Wicking and Mold:
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... more info
Kaz WF2 Filter:
I seem to remember the original instructions were to clean the filter regularly. I don't have a problem with mold or slime buildup, but see they have a product for that. I have very hard water and so quickly get a buildup of minerals left over as the water evaporates. To remove that, I simply pour some vinegar onto the filter from the top, while it's still in the machine. As the crust starts to soften (the vinegar dissolves the crust) I pour the liquid in the bottom of the machine into the sink, lay... more info
