Product review (3 stars): Not as long lasting as Aprilaire's brand
I've had Aprilaire 700 in my current and last home, so over fifteen years.  In the last couple of years this brand is the only one that was available from my local supply store, prior to that I've always paid more for an aprilaire brand.  The april aire would last the entire humidification season for me, and sometimes 2 seasons when I wasn't so diligent about changing it. This brand however, lasts only half the season and then it collapses and bows toward the fan unit until it starts to be hit by the fan.  The noise has alerted me to the issue and I've then changed the filter.  However, just two weeks ago it started doing that 24 hours before I was leaving on vacation.  I was able to shut the humidifier off and changed filer when I returned, but I dread the idea that it might have happened while I was gone. Who knows what damage might have been done to the unit.  So, yes, it is inexpensive, it does its job, but it lacks the life of the name brand, and know you may need to buy two instead of one of the more expensive one.  Me?  I'm going back to AprilAire brand.