Product Description: Quicksteam mineral absorption pads / 12-Pack / For use in warm mist humidifiers / Helps prevent mineral build-up / For all Quietclean models
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - works as expected
These work just like the originals that came with my humidifier. They do help keep mineral buildup off the "heater".
Rating: - warm mist humidifier
Very compact unit,competitive pricing, relatively quiet and fast operation. 4 gallon capacity reduces frequency of refilling. Simple touch controls for adjusting humidistat (digital read-out), duration of operation, and rate of humidity output are very useful features. Unfortunately, after about 2 weeks of intermittent use, the humidistat control malfunctioned. I contacted the manufacturer and was pleased to know that repair/replacement would not be a problem (under warranty). I have experienced no other problems with this unit. Proper maintenance is required for normal operation. I would recommend ... Read More
Rating: - Never got to use the replacement pads
I own the HWM-450 humidifier. Or maybe I should say "owned." It worked very well for me for most of two heating seasons, then went belly-up abruptly--right after I received (but never used) the replacement absorption pads. The original pads, which I'm pretty sure are identical to the replacements, worked very well. I found they could be re-used several times if soaked in vinegar and rinsed. They definitely seemed to help extend the time between cleanings.
Rating: - You NEED These
Honeywell HMP-12P QuickSteam Mineral Absorption Pad, 12 Pack
Great Product! If you do not have a home water softener, or the desire to buy distilled water at 2 gallons per day, you NEED these Mineral Absorption pads. I've run my unit 24/7 with the exception of cleaning and refilling - all winter. With the pads, the cleaning is easy, very little mineral deposit inside the base. With an old pad or without one at all, what a mess - thick crusty hard water deposits built up everywhere inside the base!
However, I do think somewhere in the information about this product it should be said ... Read More
Rating: - Doesn't really work
Very little of the mineral build up adheres to the pad. It seems it must float above the heating element, because 90% of build up occurs on the heating element with another 8 percent building up on the plastic surrounding the heating element.
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