Hamilton Beach True Air 05920 Blue Humidifier Filter
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Product Description
Replacement Filter Wick for use with the Hamilton Beach 05521 Humidifier / 1 Per Package
In arid climates or the cold, dry days of winter, owning a humidifier makes an awful lot of sense. A humidifier protects household occupants from static electricity shocks, prevents dry, itchy skin, allows stressed lungs to breathe with more comfort, and infuses the room's environment with needed moisture to furniture, fabrics, and plants for long-lasting health. But for all of these positive attributes, using a humidifier may also produce some nasty and harmful results. If not properly cared for, a humidifier becomes the breeding ground for assorted viruses, bacteria, mildew, and mold. In other words, the soothing moist air exhaled by humidifier might be much more harmful than helpful in the long run. To keep the air clean and amply humidified, it is essential to regularly replace the humidifier's filter, where the impurities often fester. Hamilton Beach recognizes the importance of clean filters by offering this replacement filter from their True Air line.
The filter fits Cool Mist models 05520 and 05521. These humidifiers accommodate rooms up to 1200 square feet and feature a 4-gallon output per tank. The filter drops into the tank for simple installation. Filters should be replaced every three months and humidifier water changed weekly to ensure clean breathing air. The Cool Mist humidifiers are also dishwasher- safe for thorough, regular cleaning. To extend the filter's life, some users swap out filters weekly to allow the spare filter to dry well to keep mold from developing. Rotating the filter also may prolong its life. No warranty is available for the replacement filter. This item measures 11.1 by 6.8 by 3.1 inches. --Jessica Reuling
Features:
Replacement filter for Hamilton Beach True Air 05520 and 05521 humidifiers
Filter replaces quickly with drop in installation; accommodates a 4-gallon steam output
Best used in rooms up to 1200 square feet in size; change filters every three months and clean humidifier weekly to prevent mold and germs
Filter measures 11.1 by 8.8 by 3.1 inches
Customer Reviews:
Great FIlter for a Great Machine This filter has not been replaced since we bought it in January. If you turn it over every time you refill the water tank, the filter does not get as discolored and lasts longer....more info
Hamilton Beast change often If you can get 2 weeks out of each filter from about 12 to 15 hours per day of use you are doing good. The water absorbs into the filter so it does get moldy, but that's the nature of the design. I mainly used it in the hallway between two rooms with the doors of the rooms open, and the humidity reading would always stay around 25% even when on high and I set it to go to 45%, but it could never get there. The humidifier that this filter fits into is just not that powerful unfortunately. The filters are what they are, it is the humidifier itself that can only handle small to medium sized rooms. The high setting on the Hamilton Beach unit is very loud. I recently lost this unit in a house fire and I wouldn't buy it again. I'd go for either a filterless system or a unit that can handle larger rooms even if they cost more....more info
Mold? I cant say if it is the actual filter or the humidifier itself but it seems like this filter builds up a lot of mold quickly. I have purchased 3 so that I can rotate them. Hopefully this will give the filter time to dry out before i put it back in. However, just a word to the wise... If you have to leave for over a week, make sure that you remove all parts that get wet otherwise the moldy smell will settle in the un cleanable parts and it takes a while to work itself out of the system. So my recommendation so far - buy more than one filter........more info
Works fine as a replacement filter The original filter for our humidifier grew mold after a couple months because we did not follow the cleaning instructions. We bought three of these replacement filters and rotate them when we perform the recommended weekly humidifer cleaning. The filters generate an odd odor if the humidifier runs dry (I think the original filter did too) but otherwise they are great! ...more info
Works just great if you let it dry. I've read review after review saying that these filters don't last any time at all. But as long as you follow the advice and let the unit dry out every few days (we don't refill it one morning and let it run while we're at work to dry) then it stays perfectly clean, usable, and lasts for months before needing to be replaced because it's absorbed too much dust or gotten blocked up with hard water deposits. The humidifier has been a lifesaver. The only problem I find is trying to get the filter in place since it comes shipped flat, and is hard to get shaped into place to get the fan mechanism back over it when it doesn't want to maintain a round shape....more info
good but expensive I really like the humidifier but these filters are soooooooo expensive. I change ours every other month sometimes every month and they cost $15 a piece. WAY overpriced....more info
gotta buy 'em It's a shame that these filters cost so much, I'd have sworn I paid more like $7 each for them last year, but they are worth buying. I have the humidifier which works very well, and we haven't had any trouble with it, but I sure wish the price would go down!
And gasoline, too......more info
True Air Blue Humidifier Filter, For Humidifier Models This is an excellent product with excellent service from Amazon.com
OEM Replacement Filter Does it's job. If you have the Hamilton Beach 05920 Cool Mist Humidifier, then sooner or later you'll need more of these depending on how & how often you use your humidifier....more info
Good Filter I bought my humidifier early this winter to reduce the static electricity and my nosebleeds from dry winter air. I only run it at night when I'm home, but it does a great job keeping the air moist without making it feel muggy. I figured since I run it about 12 hours a day, I should change the filter after the first couple of months (based on the other reviews). I was pleasantly surprised to find that the filter still looked almost new! I'll check it monthly just in case, but so far, so good -- no discoloration, odor, or problems. It may help that we have a filter on our household water system -- if your incoming water is dirty, your humidifier filter is catching everything that your sinks, tubs, etc., are not (ick)....more info
Bad filter I got my humidifier a week ago. And my filter already changed his color to yellow. Plus adds some bad odor to the air coming from humidifier. So be ready to get a couple of this filters if you using humidifier a lot...more info
Best Humidifier and Filters I've ever found I've been through so many humidifiers that get moldy and nasty so that you just have to throw them out. My sister spent a lot of mony on a Hunter that is supposedly clean free, but it always had mold in the standing water when I lifted the tank for refill. This Hamilton Beach is a wonder. I use it every night year round. If you follow the directions and put the parts in the dishwasher once a week and turn the filter every time you refill the tank it works like a charm. The only time I have had a filter go bad is when I go on a trip and it just gets moldy. I haven't found a way around that. But otherwise, I can use one for months without a problem. It's all in following the directions. And it helps to change the water in the tank at least every other day. I recommend this item to everyone....more info
Hamilton Beach Filter- WASTE OF MONEY! I can't believe that Amazon actually requested that I write a review for this item as THESE ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST FILTERS and the actual TRUE AIR unit was a COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. You are lucky to get 2 WEEKS out of each filter before it falls apart. The unit never gets up to the desired humidity (and all I ask for is 50%). The description says to change the water once a month- We have to refill the thing TWICE EACH DAY. We are currently looking for another unit (different manufacturer, of course)I suggest you also find another unit before you spend another dime on these filters!!!! also please note that a previous reviewer said she/he purchased 3 filters to alternate- THESE ARE DISPOSABLE AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE DRIED OUT AND REUSED!... unless you are trying to kill yourself or someone you "love" with Legionaires Disease......more info
Humidifier Filter A very good filter - easy to install - and lasts for a few weeks with constant use.
Be careful though - make sure you turn it over at least once a day and if you can, leave it to air dry for 2 hrs - it really extends the life of these filters.
Order a couple at once ( save yourself the shipping!!) as amazon can run out in the winter - a definite buy for the HB humidifier...more info
I've kept my filter FRESH and stinkfree for 5 years I have been using this humidifier for 5 years. Here's how I keep the filter fresh.
I fill the tank at night before bed, run it on low, and by the next night the tank is empty and the filter is all dry. I flip the filter, fill the tank, and start over again. If I need to add water more frequently (on a dry day or if I want higher humidity), I still have to LET THE FILTER DRY OUT and FLIP the filter BEFORE I add new water.
So, I run it 24/7, and it lasts about 7 to 8 weeks because
(1) I let the humidifier run until the filter is bone DRY for EACH tank of water.
(2) I flip the filter every time I put a new tank of water on it.
(3) I put the tank and tray in the dishwasher once every 7 to 10 days.
These are what the instructions say to do, and I have found it WORKS! I need two or three filters per season.
If you keep adding water without letting the tray and filter dry, your filter will get stinky and yellow in 2 weeks and you will be unhappy!
If you find the filter is soggy, let the humidifier run until it dries out. Make sure there is no water in the tank and tray, and it will dry out faster in the humidifer (20 - 30 minutes on high?) than in the air.
Don't be unhappy: let the filter dry out between tanks....more info
A Fine Filter, Easy to Use I own the Hamilton Beach humidifier and have to purchase these from time to time. They last about two or three weeks, and I have the humidifier going constantly. They are very easy to replace - just lift the unit up and drop it in (after taking out the old soggy one first). Not only do these filter the air, they draw the water up out of the pan in the bottom of the unit so can be transferred to the air moving through. If you leave it in too long it will begin to smell, like anything you leave in water too long. I buy four or five at once, so I always have one on hand....more info
Filters not as good as they used to be and are higher in price. I have been disapointed in the last filters I purchased for my humidifier. The price has gone up by several dollars and although the filters are suppose to be good for at least a month, I am finding they are not even lasting that long. I regularly clean my humidifier and make sure the water tank is odor free, I am disappointed and plan on sending a email to Hamilton Beach directly. Good Luck!...more info
Short-lived The filter lasts for about two weeks, after which it turns completely useless: it stops soaking up water more than two inches from the bottom (the rest of it remaining dry as the Sahara desert), thereby rendering the humidifier totally useless at any speed. The cost of filters for a single season is more than the price of the humidifier itself....more info
Works *okay,* I guess It keeps the air *kinda* moist, but it never reaches the desired humidity level (I ask for 50%); even on the highest setting, I can only reach approx. 25-30%. My old apt. has a "forced hot air" heating system, so some humidity is crucial. I use the thing about 20 hours everyday. After 3 weeks of by-the-book care, the original filter just stopped absorbing water & became hard & crusty. Replacement filters can be a bit pricey, so I bought a 4-pack elsewhere....more info
Exhorbitant rise in price Price rise from last year 6.99 to 15.00 this year. Disgraceful.
Dr. Lucille F. Becker...more info
Specific Replacement Do not bleach your filters, they will disinegrate. Rinse them out, wash and dry the unit, put back together and run for several hours. This will dry out the filter for future use....more info
Hamilton Beach Filter- WASTE OF MONEY! I can't believe that Amazon actually requested that I write a review for this item as THESE ARE THE ABSOLUTE WORST FILTERS and the actual TRUE AIR unit was a COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY. You are lucky to get 2 WEEKS out of each filter before it falls apart. The unit never gets up to the desired humidity (and all I ask for is 50%). The description says to change the water once a month- We have to refill the thing TWICE EACH DAY. We are currently looking for another unit (different manufacturer, of course)I suggest you also find another unit before you spend another dime on these filters!!!! also please note that a previous reviewer said she/he purchased 3 filters to alternate- THESE ARE DISPOSABLE AND ARE NOT MEANT TO BE DRIED OUT AND REUSED!... unless you are trying to kill yourself or someone you "love" with Legionaires Disease......more info
Humidifier is very good, filters don't last too long... In a quick summary, we are pretty happy w/ the Hamilton Beach humidifier but the filters do not last longer than 3 weeks if you use the system for long periods of time. Of course you have to keep up w/ the clean water, turn the filters over so both ends get usage in order to prolong the life, but we have found that it (filter) still grows mold and the water begins to smell after the 3-4 week period - no matter how clean the water is. We have tried similar, cheaper filters but its the same deal. You really need to stock up for the winter months. If you use the system like we do in the winter, 24/7, you may want to look at other system because this can become costly for people on a budget....more info
Truly, a filter by which all others must be judged It's cylindrical shape is pleasing to the eye, it's texture is exquisite and it's taste delights the palette . It is important,though, that you remember to flip it over twice a day, keep the water tank from going dry and clean the tray with vineggar once a week....more info
Great Filters Filters arrived in perfect condition. They were shipped extremely fast. Amazon great service....more info
works okay, but for a price If you're on Amazon looking to buy these filters you likely have bought the Hamilton Beach humidfier at a real store and now need filters, only to find your real store doesn't stock them.
I've had the HB humidifier for a couple of years and have used many filters; they are *very* expensive for what they are. They are cheaper if you buy them direct from HB (or even third pary sellers through Amazon), but by the time you pay shipping with the other sellers it's all pretty close. The expense of the filters though is an important point to consider if you are considering to buy this type of unit. If you need whole house humidifying all winter long it's not the right choice; if you own your home vs. renting have a whole-house humidifier installed.
As for life expectancy...one can read the reviews and see that some people have a few days and some people get a few months from one filter. This is all a function of your own water and air quality. If you've got rusty water don't be surprised if your filter is yellow in a week, yk?
Also, I've seen several reviewers saying they're trying to humidify their homes to 50%. This is probably too high for ordinary winter use in cold weather climates. Anything over 35% and you're going to get condensation on your windows which will freeze if it's cold. I have a whole house humidifier (something your furnace/AC guy has to install); its maximum setting is 35% and the colder the outside temp is the lower they recommend you set your humidistat at. Anyway, I use my HB room humidifier in the bedrooms of my kids when they have a bad chest cold. The extra moist air helps them breath and soothes irritated airways. But it's just for bedtime, and only when they're sick. My unit has no problem making one bedroom as moist as I want it short term (50%); I think in a large open space it would struggle.
