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Honeywell HC-14 Replacement Filter for Holmes Cool Moisture Humidifier
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Most Helpful First | Newest First | + Share14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Tip for a longer lasting HC-14 filter
(5 out of 5) by Karl W. Weaver on Feb 7, 2008 (Fort Washington, MD)This Replacement filter works perfectly on my Honeywell HCM-6000. I found that the filter will last longer if you flip it every other water fill up. This will not allow any one side to stay in the water too long and turn sour.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
The Perfect Filter for my Honeywell QuietCare Humidifier
(5 out of 5) by David Bangs on Feb 26, 2006 (Issaquah, WA USA)This is a genuine Honeywell filter designed to be used with the 11 gallon Honeywell QuietCare Humidifier (Model HCM-6013i). It's just perfect.
The box reports that this filter is compatible with the following humidifiers:
Honeywell series HCM-6000
Holmes series HM3500 and HM3600
Claims On Box:
Removes Minerals and Pollutants from Water
Has Protec Microbial Treatment to help prevent the growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae and bacteria on filter.
Helps capture dirt, dust and pollen.
Reinforced for maximum efficiency and longer filter life.
Exclusive Dry Lift Handle.
The box reports that this filter is compatible with the following humidifiers:
Honeywell series HCM-6000
Holmes series HM3500 and HM3600
Claims On Box:
Removes Minerals and Pollutants from Water
Has Protec Microbial Treatment to help prevent the growth and migration of mold, fungus, algae and bacteria on filter.
Helps capture dirt, dust and pollen.
Reinforced for maximum efficiency and longer filter life.
Exclusive Dry Lift Handle.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
It is what it is...
(4 out of 5) by E. Given on Mar 3, 2006Replacement filter works well. Tends to form a bit of mold and musty smell if left sitting in water while humidifier is not running. I suggest always running your humidifier completely out of water before shutting it off.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
NOT a genuine Honeywell Filter
(2 out of 5) by P. Inhofer on Nov 20, 2008For now, I'm giving this 2 stars because it is not a Honeywell filter. According to the box this is a "BestAir Extended Life Humidi*Wick Filter" that is compatible as a generic replacement for the HC-14.
I felt a little "bait and switched" because the title of this product implies this is a Honeywell product. It's not.
I've got 3 of these so I'll run through these and then update my rating.
UPDATE: Feb. 2009
I've now run through 3 of these filters. Don't let the earlier (2006, 2007) positive reviews of this filter fool you. It's far inferior to the genuine HC-14 filter with the blue outer covering. My humidifier was constantly running the entire 3 months I was using these filters. The humidifier could never reach or maintain my desired humidity level. Last week when I switched to the genuine filter not only did it reach my desired humidity level (40-45%) - it only needs to switch on half the time to maintain that level.
The difference in efficiency is astonishing.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a vendor on Amazon selling the genuine filter. I needed to do a web search to find the product.
I felt a little "bait and switched" because the title of this product implies this is a Honeywell product. It's not.
I've got 3 of these so I'll run through these and then update my rating.
UPDATE: Feb. 2009
I've now run through 3 of these filters. Don't let the earlier (2006, 2007) positive reviews of this filter fool you. It's far inferior to the genuine HC-14 filter with the blue outer covering. My humidifier was constantly running the entire 3 months I was using these filters. The humidifier could never reach or maintain my desired humidity level. Last week when I switched to the genuine filter not only did it reach my desired humidity level (40-45%) - it only needs to switch on half the time to maintain that level.
The difference in efficiency is astonishing.
Unfortunately, I couldn't find a vendor on Amazon selling the genuine filter. I needed to do a web search to find the product.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great price!
(5 out of 5) by H. Salisbury on Jun 21, 2008 (Chicago, IL United States)This is the best price for this filter. It is not white as pictured, it is the one with the blue on the outside. Works fine for me. I replace it about once a month.