Customer Reviews

Hamilton Beach True Air 05920 Blue Humidifier Filter

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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.

First - the reviewers that recount experiences of bad smells from their filters need to undrstand that wick humidifiers, like the HB 05920 and 05921, require that an anti-bacterial solution be added to the water tank when filling. This solution, I use "Golden Solution" (try Google), prevents mold and algae from forming on the filter and in the tank. This prevents the odors and gets you a couple months out of your filter if you run your unit 24/7 like me.

Second - there are other replacement filters on the market that are the same size as the HB True Air replacement filter and cost half as much.

I use two HB True Air humidifiers and usually stock up on 4 filters each for the 6 months they run continously in my loft. I have a couple True Air filters and a couple Best Air filters right now and cannot tell the difference between them when it comes to performance. The name brand True Air's keep their shape better, but for nine bucks, I'm not worried about the asthetics of the inside of my humidifier.

Hope this helps those who use these filters.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

The humidifier did the job for me, keeping one room at 50% humidity and helping with the rest of the house too. Quiet and easy to look after, I have not had any problems in two seasons of use.

If you have hard water, the filter will only last about 3 weeks. I have found that I can rejuvenate them overnight by soaking them in dilute hydrochloric acid, but you need to know what you are doing with powerful acids. As an alternative, you can probably get more life out of the filters with conventional kettle defurring products such as vinegar, but I haven't tried them.

Keeping up the humidity in winter allows a lower comfortable temperature. Helps if you have dry skin and is essential if you have delicate wooden things like a classical guitar. Well worth the trouble.