Rating: 4/5 (good)
Changing humidifier wicks (for "evaporative" type humidifiers) is a necessary evil and recurring annual expense. It's necessary because after a few short weeks, the hardness in your water will be left behind as a precipitate in the wicks, turning them hard. Also, bacteria and mold/mildew can begin to build up, causing an off-smell and discoloration. These things will occur no matter which brand of wick you buy, so the only essential criteria that matter with regards to buying wicks is:
* Do they fit your make/model of humidifer ?
* Do they have a good evaporation rate throughout their lifespan ?
* Do they maintain their physical integrity (i.e., not fall apart) ?
* Are they a decent value, compared to similar brands ?
In my case, the answer for this brand appears to YES on all 4 counts. Previously, I'd always bought Holmes HWF-100's, but as of this writing these are less expensive. This package includes 6 filters (3 pairs), which in my region is enough to last me one winter season (just over 1 month per pair).
Recommended.
p.s. Terminology nit: amazon, and various vendors and reviewers frequently (and erroneously) refer to these as "filters". They are, in fact, "wicks". Any filtration that occurs happens indirectly, as a result of the wicking and evaporative process.
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I bought the filter for a Holmes humidifier. The filters are backed with aluminum which makes each panel more sturdy, however it also makes it pokey. Not enough to injure but not very comfortable. The filter pack has plastic clips that are intended to hold the filter to the filter insert. They are slightly ridiculous, but the filters work without them on my model. The filters hold water well and work as expected. I liked that they came in a pack of 6. My humidifier takes two at a time. It is nice to have some replacements.
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