What filter/pad fits a AIRCARE Essick Air 426-700 humidifier?

The AIRCARE Essick Air 426-700 humidifier uses the 1041 replacement wicking filter.

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Key takeaways

Replacement part number: 1041 (AIRCARE).
This is a portable-humidifier wicking filter.
Replace about every 2 months.
A cheaper aftermarket filter can fit the same slot - check reviews for real-world fit before buying.

Replacement Filter1041AIRCARE~2 mo life

Portable wick filter

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Also known as

The 1041 replaces (and is cross-referenced under) these part numbers: CB41, IA2556, AXPPF1041.

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Frequently asked

What filter/pad fits a AIRCARE Essick Air 426-700 humidifier?

The AIRCARE Essick Air 426-700 uses the 1041 (Replacement Humidifier Filter Wick for AIRCARE 1041), a wicking filter.

Is the 1041 a wick or a furnace pad?

The 1041 is a portable-humidifier wicking filter, not a furnace water panel.

How often should I replace the 1041?

About every 2 months under typical use, or sooner if it's coated in mineral scale or mold, or airflow through it drops.

Should I buy the OEM filter or an aftermarket one?

The genuine AIRCARE 1041 is the safe, exact-fit choice. A cheaper aftermarket wick or pad can fit the same slot too - check reviews for real-world fit and how well it wicks water before buying, since humidifier filters aren't independently certified the way NSF-listed water filters are.