What filter does a Bemis 527-300 take?
It takes the AIRCARE 1040 Super Wick — OEM part number 1040.
Bemis 527-300, evaporative humidifier, tabletop.
Lowest verified price: $18.90 — aftermarket, 2-pack, AIRx AXPPF1040 ($9.45 per wick) at DiscountFilters. Free shipping on orders $70+ at DiscountFilters; a fee applies below that. Checked 2026-11-11.
Buy the 1040 on Amazon — 1040Direct link to the verified Amazon listing for this part. Amazon price is shown on Amazon; we do not quote it here.
The part, in brief
| Part | AIRCARE 1040 Super Wick |
|---|---|
| Replacement interval | Replace at least twice per humidification season (DiscountFilters); once per season minimum. |
| Per change | Pack contains 2 wicks. Some models need 1 per unit (7D6 100, E27 000, E35 000, CM330-series, MA0300), others need 2 per unit (3D6 100, 5D6 700, D46 720, DP3-200, DP3-610, MA0500, 336500, 526300, 526302). |
| Equivalents | Filters Fast UCB40P, DiscountFilters (AIRx) AXPPF1040, Essick Air SGL1040, BestAir B40 / B40-C |
Verified prices
| Option | Price | Store & shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Genuine (OEM) 1 pack (includes 2 wicks), genuine AIRCARE 1040 | $20.99 | FiltersFast Free economy shipping on orders $99+ (lower 48); a fee applies below that · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
| Aftermarket 2-pack, AIRx AXPPF1040 ($9.45 per wick) | $18.90 | DiscountFilters Free shipping on orders $70+ at DiscountFilters; a fee applies below that · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
| Genuine (OEM) 1 pack, genuine Essick 1040 (pack size not stated on page) | $25.99 | WaterFiltersFAST Shipping calculated at checkout · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
Full record with every price, source and date: AIRCARE 1040 Super Wick page.
Finding the model number on a Bemis
Bemis humidifiers are now supported by Essick Air / AIRCARE (Essick bought the Bemis line) — the wicks are sold under AIRCARE and Essick Air numbers. Old Bemis model numbers (400-series, 5000-series, 7000-series) are still searchable here.