Vicks Humidifier, Warm Mist

Vicks Humidifier, Warm Mist

really works great so far
I bought this warm mist humidifier after owning a vaporizer and a cool mist humidifier. The vaporizer was fine except that it was too hot and burned my son's arm, so i needed something else. The cool mist humidifier (different company) broke very fast besides for the expense of changing filters.
This humidifier is great.
1) The warmth is very soothing but not too hot-it won't burn you if you put your hand over the mist.
2) It never leaks onto the floor or gets the surrounding furniture wet (the other one did all the time).
3) It is whisper quiet. You can hardly hear the very soft humming sound even when right near it even on high.
4) It gives out a nice amount of humidity even on the low setting.
5) It is very simple to clean.
6) It is very light and easy to fill up.
On the low setting the water lasts well over 12 hours-I haven't timed exactly how long. On high it goes for about a little over 11 hours. The auto shut-off works very nicely...

Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier V745A
I purchased this product 3 weeks ago. I chose it because I prefer a warm mist humidifier and did not want to be bothered with filters. It has been great. If you follow a few basic steps, keeping it clean and running at top performance is not a big issue.

1. Empty the tank whenever unit is going to be off for more than a couple hours. I forgot to do this once and it formed lots more scale and took a lot more time and effort to remove it.

2. If you do not use distilled water (which I don't), descale the heating chamber with white vinegar every day or two. White vinegar is cheap. I don't have to mess with gallons of distilled water bottles or filters for my faucet. I live in a very hard-water area and this method has worked for me: When I get up, I unplug the unit, empty the tank, and put vinegar in the heating chamber. By the time I've showered and dressed, the mineral deposits have begun to fall away from the heating unit. It only takes a bit of prodding...

Heaven sent
I received an Evenflow vaporizer during my shower and thought it would help once baby & I got sick. Way to small for my room. I looked at many vaporizers and warm mist humidifiers that would actually work in our room. This one was perfect. I doesn't run out in the middle of the night, and helps keep the room warm when the heat goes down to low at night [apartment headaches]. The amount of night time coughing has lowered and asthma triggered dryness and dry sinis at night have ended. Perfect buy without the high cost.

Model V745A. Up to 96% bacteria-free steam (Intertek-ETL Test Report 3120389-COL-001. Based on independent laboratory testing report. Results are based on the reduction of the following bacteria after 2 hours of continuous us: E. coli showed up to a 96.4% reduction; S. epidermis showed up to a 95.5% reduction. P. fluorescens showed up to a 95.2% reduction.). Relieves cold & flu symptoms. Better breathing everyday. 2 Settings for ideal comfort. Automatic shut-off. Soothing glow nightlight. Medium/Large room size. Up to 12 hours of operation. 1.0 gallon capacity. The warm mist humidifier helps combat excessive dryness, providing these benefits: Keeps your respiratory system moist, allowing it to fight off bacteria, viruses and pollutants; Relieves cold, flu and hay fever symptoms; Relieves dry, irritated and itching skin and eyes; Relieves coughs and dry, scratchy throat; Helps you breathe better and sleep more comfortably; Stops dryout damage to plants, paintings and furniture. Medicine cup for Kaz Inhalant or Vick VapoSteam. Dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Cooling chamber mixes dry room air with pure steam vapor. Whisper-quiet operation won't disturb your sleep. Locked boiling chamber. Heater features non-stick coating for easier cleaning. Carrying handle. Translucent tank shows water level. 1.0 Gallon capacity, operates at least 12 hours on a single filling. Second handle on bottom of tank for easier filling and carrying. Tank floor designed to drain completely, no standing water. Power switch with two output settings and built-in nightlight. High for maximum moisture or larger rooms. Low maintains a comfortable humidity level in average rooms. Pure steam vapor restores moisture to dry indoor air and helps relieve cold and flu symptoms. UL listed. Made in China.When cold and flu season strikes, it’s time to take this warm mist humidifier out of the closet. The humidifier provides healthful vapor that can help relieve the dehydrating symptoms brought on by colds and the flu, helping nasal passages breathe easily again and easing the irritation of coughs and sore throats. It offers a wonderful alternative therapy for children, those who prefer not to take over-the-counter medications, and those who can’t take decongestants due to pregnancy or incompatibility with other medications. This low-noise humidifier also takes preventative measures against colds by putting enough humidity in the air to combat the dryness caused by many heating systems. The humidity moistens the respiratory system and helps it to actually fight off viruses, bacteria, and pollutants.

The translucent water tank is easy to fill and monitor and outputs about one gallon of moist air into the room--enough for 12 hours of continuous use on one filling. Dry air flows into the cooling chamber and combines with bacteria-free steam vapor from the boiling chamber. The warm, moist air is then released into the room without emitting any white dust. When the tank is empty, it totally drains without leaving any potentially bacteria-laden standing water in the bottom. Two settings--high and low--let you adjust the humidity level to the appropriate room size or moisture level. In addition, flu or cold sufferers can place Kaz Inhalent or Vicks VapoSteam in the included medication cup to further soothe symptoms. This humidifier has a dishwasher-safe cooling chamber and medication cup for hygienic cleaning and is covered by a three-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

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