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What filter does a Essick Air 916600 take?
It takes the AIRCARE 1044 Wick (900 Series) — OEM part number 1044.
Essick Air 916600, evaporative humidifier, tabletop.
Lowest verified price: $8.42 — 1 wick, genuine AIRCARE 1044 (list $8.99) at DK Hardware. Shipping terms at checkout. Checked 2026-11-11.
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The part, in brief
| Part | AIRCARE 1044 Wick (900 Series) |
|---|---|
| Replacement interval | Replace at least once per season (FiltersFast). |
| Per change | One wick per change; each 900 Series portable humidifier requires one wick (owner manual). |
| Equivalents | None verified |
Verified prices
| Option | Price | Store & shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Genuine (OEM) 1 wick, genuine AIRCARE 1044 (list $8.99) | $8.42 | DK Hardware Shipping terms at checkout · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
| Genuine (OEM) 1 wick, genuine AIRCARE 1044SS | $12.95 | FiltersFast Free economy shipping on orders $99+ (lower 48); a fee applies below that · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
| Genuine (OEM) 1 wick, genuine AIRCARE 1044 | $16.49 | WaterFiltersFAST Shipping calculated at checkout · Checked 2026-11-11 · source |
No aftermarket/compatible price was verified for the 1044 on the retailer pages read 2026-11-11, so only genuine prices are listed.
Full record with every price, source and date: AIRCARE 1044 Wick (900 Series) page.
Finding the model number on a Essick Air
Model numbers are on the rating label on the bottom or back of the unit. Older units may carry the Bemis name — the wick numbers (1041, 1043) are the same.