a little difficult to answer the definition of "at the lowest level" is difficult to define for this unit (depending on the fan setting and the desired humidity). the manufacturer's specification is 25W and that is probably meant as the maximum, but i think the consumption is normally a lot lower. i do have a wattmeter, but it is either defective or the device needs so little power that it cannot be measured. in principle, it is also just a fan with a sensor.
With a daily running time of 10-12 hours, I changed the filter after about 4 months, but I probably could have waited a little longer. In my opinion, it is important to descale the filter weekly with citric acid, then the filter will last longer and the performance will be better.
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This humidifier has a humidification rate of 300 ml per hour.
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Amazing! Apparently we have too much confidence in this company. But I was not only annoyed by the abstruse price difference: I have been trying to understand the instructions for use for days.
It's been like this at Digitec for a while, so I've already looked around on the net.
The FY3446/30 filter seems to be available from Philips itself - cost 22.00 incl. shipping.
https://www.philips.ch/c-p/FY3446_30/filter-fuer-luftbefeuchter
Since there is no delivery date known at Digitec, you can certainly do that :-)
Slanting is a terrific waste of energy. It's also risky, because when the outside wall cools down, mould can form on the inside. So I wouldn't recommend doing anything like tilting windows in winter. By the way, an air purifier can also filter mould spores out of the air. That would also be worth considering.