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Philips humidifier filters

Which wick or filter each of the 18 Philips humidifiers sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 1 Australian seller, genuine and compatible side by side.

Showing 18 of 18 Philips models

FY2401/30 Humidification Filter (2000 Series HU4801–HU4814)takes FY2401/30

FY3446/30 Humidification Filter (2000 and 3000 Series HU2716, HU2718, HU3916, HU3918)takes FY3446/30

FY5030/00 Humidification Filter (4000 and 5000 Series HU4209, HU4210, HU5600, HU5710)takes FY5030/00

FY3401/00 Humidification Filter (PureProtect Water 3400 AC3420, AC3421)takes FY3401/00

HU4136/10 Humidification Wick (1000 Series HU4706)takes HU4136/10

How to change the filter in your Philips humidifier

Steps for the FY2401/30 Humidification Filter (2000 Series HU4801–HU4814) (FY2401/30), the wick filter 7 Philips models take. Change it every 6 months.

How to Replace Filter on PHILIPS Air Humidifier HU4803/01 - PHILIPS Air Humidifier Maintenance · HardReset.Info
  1. 1Switch the humidifier off and unplug it.
  2. 2Hold the upper unit by both sides and lift it off the water tank.
  3. 3Lift out the filter on its support, pull the old filter off the support and throw it away.
  4. 4Unwrap the new filter and wrap it around the support. Philips suggests soaking a new filter in water for 30 minutes first so it humidifies well from the start.
  5. 5Put the filter and support back in the tank and refit the upper unit.

Different steps for FY3446/30 Humidification Filter (2000 and 3000 Series HU2716, HU2718, HU3916, HU3918) · Different steps for FY5030/00 Humidification Filter (4000 and 5000 Series HU4209, HU4210, HU5600, HU5710) · Different steps for FY3401/00 Humidification Filter (PureProtect Water 3400 AC3420, AC3421) · Different steps for FY3400/30 HEPA NanoProtect Filter (PureProtect Water 3400 AC3420, AC3421) · Different steps for HU4136/10 Humidification Wick (1000 Series HU4706)

Reset the filter reminder

No reset needed: the HU4801, HU4802, HU4803, HU4810, HU4811, HU4813 and HU4814 have no filter counter, so change the filter by the calendar.

Get a reminder when your Philips filter is due

One email two weeks before, no newsletter. Type the model from the sticker and we set the date for that model.

Optional. Leave it blank and we ask for it in the email.

Common questions

How often should I change a Philips filter?
Every 6 months for the FY2401/30 Humidification Filter (2000 Series HU4801–HU4814), the most common Philips wick filter here. Each model page shows the interval for its own wick filter.
What happens if I don't change the wick filter?
A scaled-up wick soaks up less water, so the room gets less moisture for the same running time.
Does Philips make a compatible filter?
Philips makes the genuine filter. Compatible filters for Philips models are made by other companies to fit the same models, and Australian sellers we track list both; each part page shows the genuine and compatible prices side by side.
How do I reset the filter reminder on a Philips humidifier?
No reset needed: the HU4801, HU4802, HU4803, HU4810, HU4811, HU4813 and HU4814 have no filter counter, so change the filter by the calendar.
All 18 Philips humidifiers we list, A to Z

Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of Philips. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.