Replacement Filter for Holmes Cool Mist Humidifiers
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Argh - didn't fit my Honeywell humidifier.:
My stupid Honeywell humidifier does not have a marking on it saying what model it is. So when I ordered this filter, I assumed that their filters were universal. Well, they're not. Argh.
Monthly Cost Not Anticipated:
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... more info
I'm glad it's what I really wanted:
Finding this item took a little hunting around. You see, the picture shown is not the HC-14. I don't know what the item being shown is, but the HC-14 actually has the "Air Wash Technology" thin blue filter around the white honey-combed item that is pictured. I was revealed when it arrived that it was what I REALLY wanted. That is why I'm rating it a 4 and not a 5. As far as the Filter itself, the one that originally came with my Humidifier (which is identical), lasted a good year. I did take it... more info
HC -14 humidifier filter is Terrific:
I'm very pleased with this filter,once a week I soak it in my kitchen sink with a natural germicide and than put it back into my humidifier. The reason I use the germicide is to kill any fungus or bacteria that was giving off a musty oder that was unpleasant. The filter is holding up well. I have a lot of houseplants and apparently some fruit flies have found a home somewhere in some of my potted plants. The humidifier is also an air filter and it helps keep this fruitfly popualtion down. Since most local... more info
