What filter does a Bemis EP9R500 take?
It takes the AIRCARE / Essick Air 1043 Super Wick — OEM part number 1043.
Bemis EP9R500, evaporative humidifier, pedestal.
Lowest verified price: $22.95 — aftermarket, 1 wick (Filters Fast BEMIS 1043 R replacement) at FiltersFast. Free economy shipping on orders $99+ (lower 48); a fee applies below that. Checked 2026-11-11.
Buy the 1043 on Amazon — 1043Amazon search for the exact part number (no single listing is endorsed). Amazon price is shown on Amazon; we do not quote it here.
The part, in brief
| Part | AIRCARE / Essick Air 1043 Super Wick |
|---|---|
| Replacement interval | Filter life 90 days (FiltersFast spec). |
| Per change | One wick per change. |
| Equivalents | BestAir Pro CB43, Filters Fast BEMIS 1043 R |
Verified prices
| Option | Price | Store & shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Genuine (OEM) 1 wick, genuine AIRCARE 1043 | $31.99 | FiltersFast Free economy shipping on orders $99+ (lower 48); a fee applies below that · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
| Aftermarket 1 wick (Filters Fast BEMIS 1043 R replacement) | $22.95 | FiltersFast Free economy shipping on orders $99+ (lower 48); a fee applies below that · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
Full record with every price, source and date: AIRCARE / Essick Air 1043 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.