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2010
- Fits models: HM3500, HM3650 and the new
- Removes minerals and pollutants from water
- ProTec¿ Antimicrobial helps prevent growth of mold, fungus, algae & other bacteria on filter
- Reinforced for maximum efficiency and longer filter life
- Exclusive Dry Lift Handle¿ helps to keep hands dry and clean
Honeywell HC-14 Replacement Filter for Holmes Cool Moisture Humidifier
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Replacement Filter for Holmes Cool Mist Humidifiers… More >>
Honeywell HC-14 Replacement Filter for Holmes Cool Moisture Humidifier
Great fast easy and cheap. Sounds like me in my earlier years. But seriously, this products and delivery and rordering were all GFEC.
Filter lasted less than one month. Same product I buy in stores, last atleast 4-5 months. I hope that this was an isolated incident.
The filter was priced fairly, and the box did say Honeywell (it wasn’t a knock-off as some other reviews indicated it might be). I used the filter with a Pro-tec cartridge last winter and didn’t change the filter once. In fact, I never even looked at it until it was time to set it up again this winter. That’s when I realized it was pretty moldy and I should buy a new one. I received the new filter on Dec. 22 – it didn’t even last me a month!!!
The only thing I did differently this time around was TRY to take better care of the filter to extend its life…because the filter arrived before the protec cartridge (both of which I ordered on Amazon) I used a drop of bleach in the water tanks. The mist had a bleach odor, which didn’t bother me, but my boyfriend was concerned about our newborn breathing in the chemical – so I quit using bleach when the protect cartridge arrived. I also flipped the filter everyday, so the top part (which tended to dry out) stayed moist. Within a few days of the Protect cartridge and no bleach, the filter started to reek of mold and then it actually began to fall apart. The filter was crumbling and stunk. I just threw it out and am back online to order again.
What have I learned: While my humidifier kicks butt and keeps the entire upstairs area moist in the winter, the amount of time, energy and money I spend in filters and protect cartridges just doesn’t make it worthwhile. I could buy three cheapo cool-mist humidifiers, with their itty bitty filters and wash them each once a week – and that’s still less work daily! …not to mention a heck of a lot cheaper!
It’s a water filter. It does what it is supposed to do. I have no complains.
I have mixed feeling about this product. The filter works well but does not last long. Mildew builds up quickly. I have to remove it everyday and take it outside so that it can air-out to perserve a longer life span. I us it everry night in the Honeywell 1012. This system has reduce the number of sinus headaches I get–that’s the positive benefit. The negative point is that each filter cost over $9 dollars and only last approximately a month if you leave it in continuously–Approximately $120 a year. I called Honeywell to find out if there was a replacement filter that did not require changing. Unfortunately, No.