Product review (1 stars): Filter redesign was a DISASTER
In December 2014 I bought a Honeywell HCM2009 and a supply of Original Honeywell branded HC-14N filters with the blue fabric exterior.  This was an outstanding product that kept our humidity rock steady at 45% during the winter with electric baseboard heating in an old leaky house.  The measurement was verified by a superbly accurate humidity meter from Lacrosse.  This season I bought Honeywell's replacement for this filter, the HC-14V1.  No blue outer layer.  Drastically worse wicking action.  Also, the filters will physically fall apart, especially, but not limited to the poorly bonded seam.  Overnight, the filter will become dry except the bottom inch or so which sits in the pool of water at the base.  Fan runs, but since little wicking action, it does not humidify effectively.  I use the recommended (somewhat expensive) Protec ball and less than a week ago, I replaced the ball and thoroughly disinfected the entire unit and replaced the filter.  DOES NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM!  An exceptional product has been reduced to total waste of money by the filter redesign!  DO NOT BUY!  I cannot find a supply of effective replacement filters.