Aprilaire #4004 In-Line Strainer

• For use with Aprilaire models 110, 112, 220, 224, 350, 360, 400, 440, 445, 445A, 448, 550, 550A, 558, 560, 560A, 568, 600, 700, 760, 760A and 768.
• The In-Line Strainer is a tiny strainer that fits in the inlet fitting of the water solenoid valve which allows water to enter your humidifier or stops the water flow.
• It is designed to keep debris from entering the solenoid valve and should be checked annually for the build-up of minerals and grit.
• Replace as necessary.

I received a gold colored in line strainer, which is a different shape, but it does fit in our Aprilaire Humidifier 110 model (about 20 years old). It's installed, don't know how well it will work yet. The company said it was an official replacement for the black #4004 strainer shown on Amazon.

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This is another necessity when replacing parts in your humidifier. East to install and helps protect the orfice and piping from large mineral deposits.

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I did not receive the black strainer pictured, but rather the metal, bronze colored version of the strainer which fit perfectly into the inlet water line for my Aprilaire 550. No issues so far.

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Ordered this item for my Aprilaire 700 Humidifier thinking it was the black strainer pictured (they may have removed this pic after my complaint) but it was the short, gold one that doesn't fit.

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I purchased this because the April Aire whole house humidifer I had purchased had no inline filter. This appears to be a size that may fit, but it is a metal, bronze colored materal rather than at plastic strainer seen in the photo. I'm not sure I can use it and i have not taken the time to return it yet.

Vista 00211 Bacteriostatic Humidifier Water Treatment

I received my humidifier treatment shortly after ordering it. It satisfied all my expectations. Inexpensive, eliminates bacteria buildup, and one bottle lasted almost all winter.

Aprilaire 35 Replacement Humidifier Water Pad

I purchased this product thinking I would get what was pictured, an OEM Aprilaire water panel. Instead I received a knock off product sold elsewhere on Amazon.com for $5. The product I received was an RPS Products BestAir Water Pad RPS #A35 Furn Humidifier Water Pad. I feel ripped off.

Amazon did quickly refund my purchase price as I did not get what I was promised. Amazon is aware that myself and others have had this bait and switch problem and I hope they update the picture and description to reflect you are not getting an OEM product as pictured.

I do not understand why people who were scammed still gave this product a good review. This is not what you ordered and paid for. I would give it zero stars if that was possible.

I cannot believe that Amazon lets these folks get away with showing an real Aprilaire replacement panel in the picture and then sending a cheap knock off product. It is a complete scam. Yes, Amazon refunded the money spent, but it really hurts their reputation.

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You can spend $$$ to have your heating and cooling people come replace your humidifier filter, or you can buy this and do it yourself.

The box has clear instructions and it takes zero intelligence. It's about as hard as cleaning the lint filter in your dryerthe difference is you just toss out the old filter and replace with the new, obviously. From start to finish, it takes about three and a half minutes.

You should replace this filter no less often than once a year.

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I bought this from "Complete Filtration Services" they did not send me the Aprilaire product shown in the image, but a non-OEM one by some other company.

It was inexpensive and it seems to be working fine, judging by the humidity monitor in my home, but I was not too pleased with the misleading image showing a different product than the one they actually sent.

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After years of paying for maintenance on my humidifier along with my heater and air conditioner, I finally realized that all they were really doing was charging me to check and replace the water panel. It's a very simple thing to do yourself.

This product seems to be identical to what I was replacing, so there's no issue with quality.

The only thing to be aware of is that this contains ONLY the water panel, and not the plastic housing. Not a big deal as you can just slide the old one out and the new one in.

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SCM2412-UM Humidifier

I bought it at jardenstore.com for $16 when it was on saleThe nightmare just began when I received it. I tried to test it overnight with full tank.

And I made sure no excess water in base (common issue for Sunbeam). I also set the humidistat to max.

The next morning the water was still the same level.

While the fan was running loud, louder than refrigerator or microwave or my ceiling fan, there was no mist emitting at all.

Next chapter: call customer service.

1. tried their published number in Instruction Leaflet 888-264-9669, nobody answered

2. called their Jarden company customer service and after lots of options, a human answered and asked me to call number in step 1

3. still nobody answered; and all 800# published online for humidifier are no-answer

4. sent an email through website and so far nobody answered

If you want to throw your money down the drain and feel like an idiot like me, buy Sunbeam, or any of Jarden's product.

Jarden is a shame, a sham, a disgusting criminal. (I'm refraining myself from using worse words publically)

My friend gave this as a baby shower gift. I wanted one of these just to keep the air clean and keep the moisture throughout the room all on pair for our child.

Pros: It is not very loud, on a scale of 0-10, it is about a 3.

Cons: Uses paper filters, tank cannot be cleaned and becomes slimy and the biggest problem, the humidifier is a breeding ground for black mold to grow.

The biggest and most harmful part of this humidifier is the cheap paper filters and the inside compartment. After you remove the tank, your notice two screws, after turning these, your remove the top part that contains the fan and your be left with the bottom half. This part is gray in colour and holds two paper filters and a water compartment chamber. This compartment stays wet. For example, Sunday you fill the tank with water, turn on the humidifier and by Friday, when it is time to refill the tank, the bottom compartment will be filled with black mold. This is a serious health concern for children and adults. You do not want a product that can breed stachybotrys (toxic black mold) in your child's room.

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I've had this 3 weeks now, purchased directly from Jarden on sale. For the price (about a couple movie tickets and popcorn) it's a good investment. Note that this is an evaporative type humidifier so it will work a bit better when the ambient temperature is higher eg summer.

Initially I started it up and ran it overnight and there seemed to be no drop in water level ie no humidification. I called Customer Service. A short wait (the ubiquitous phone tree), then my call was answered and a very sympathetic rep suggested several things to try. She added that if I couldn't get it to work properly the unit might be defective and she would be happy to exchange it for a new one. The main remedy was to make sure the wick was properly wetted (she suggested soaking it, then placing it back into the unit). This I did. Not sure it really helped. But then I noticed an air pocket that forms at the bottom of the reservoir. I dislodged the bubble by tilting the unit slightly. From then on the unit has been working exactly as advertised.

Pros:

1) The unit works as advertised;

2) Customer Service is available and tries hard to help;

3) Tank doesn't leak & is easy to fill, filter easily accessible;

4) Inexpensive unit (when on sale).

Cons:

1) As an evaporative unit (ie it wicks water onto a "filter" over which a fan then blows) it is best only for a small room;

2) If you are used to a pretty quiet room then the fans will provide an omnipresent humming that can be annoying. As there are two speeds this can be minimized but not eliminated. Myself, I don't sleep in the same room with this (or any) humidifier.

I use this in a room in which I have several stringed instruments (acoustic guitars and a violin). When I practice, the humming is bothersome and I have to turn the unit off.

Bottom line: Not a bad little unit if on sale.

UPDATE (Jan 2012): Unit still runs fine. BUT, the filters don't last and are expensive to replace a problem that seems to characterize all such "cool mist" evaporative humidifiers. If buying again, I would go the warm mist route instead.

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Got product worked wonderfully for 4 days...then we refilled the tank...which we had done numerous times, only to have it no longer send out any mist.we then cleaned out the tank and the base..even used vinegar as recommended.It still wont work its as if the filter quit drawing the water up...We have ordered new filters which cost almost $30 (this includes the shipping and handling charges). We hope the new filters will help.otherwise thats $70 down the drain.I do not reccommend this product. If you can afford to buy new filters every 4 days go right ahead.you should not have this kind of a problem this soon...!!!!

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I too bought this on sale at jardenstore.com for $16. From what I can tell, this type of humidifier is the evaporating kind as apposed to vaporization, so you don't actually see mist coming out of it. The water level disappears in the appropriate time frame and the automatic shutoff engages when the proper humidity level is reached, so I guess that means it's working. I have this running on high and a box fan on low and I can barely hear the humidifier.

I'm disappointed to find out from another reviewer that support is lacking. Even general documentation of how this thing is supposed to work is hard to find. Hopefully mine keeps working... so far I'm three nights in. I'll be sure to update should it die sooner than later.

Aprilaire Stock No. 10 Water Panel

great product. It needs to be replaced twice a year or more according to my heating system engineer. water draining through the filter eventually causes it to clog and breakdown due to the minerals present in the water. When that happens there is the potential for pooling water to be drawn into the plenum causing flooding. so keep a few as spares...This not a fault of the product but rather well water sediments that corrode the metal.

This water panal is hard to find in stores. Cheaper ones are made from a fiberglass material,very bad for mold, and doesn't last. This water panal is coated and of hard materail,and longer lasting.Although the price is high, it's well worth it.

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Its a good product at a good price. Came in plastic wrap, so the box in the picture is false advertising.

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This is a good design. Easy to install, long lasting. The metal somehow seems to prevent the growth of mold/mildew.

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This water panel can sometimes be a tricky item to find in retail. You typically won't find this in any big box type store and I have had a hit and miss affair with the Home depot type stores. You can easily order it from one of the stores located from Aprilair's web site but Amazon's sellers still had the best price and the return policy can't be beat.

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Water Cartridge - Cigar Oasis & Cigar Oasis XL Short Water Cartridge

The short cartridge is slightly shorter than what my Cigar Oasis came with. But it actually fits better in my humidor and seems to last just as long. I love the Cigar Oasis and this replacement cartridge just allows me a love it longer. It's well worth the price.