Vicks Humidifier, Warm Mist
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Vicks Humidifier, Warm Mist Details
Manufacturer: KAZBrand: Vicks
Model: V745A
Color: Blue|White
Product features:
- Kaz
- V745A
- Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers
Customer Reviews of Vicks Humidifier, Warm Mist
Customer Review: Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier V745A
Summary: 5 Stars
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 to remove the stragglers. I then wipe with a cloth. If I'm going to be home, I refill and start the unit. If I'm going to be gone, I put everything in the dish drainer & it's ready to reassemble and use when I get home. This amounts to about 5 minutes of effort daily. Once a week I disinfect with the bleach solution as recommended in the manual.
I hope this helps. Using the above methods have made this the simplest humidifier to run and keep clean that I've ever had. It also looks like the washer in the tank cap can be purchased at any hardware store, an issue I've had with previous humidifiers. It would be nice if the product came with with a replacement washer and gasket but it's not a perfect world.
UPDATE, Dec. 12, 2010: Starting the second winter of using this humidifier. I've discovered it's even quicker & easier to keep scale at bay if I make sure the tank does not go empty. In the morning I then unplug the unit, remove the water tank,cooling chamber & tray but leave the water in the heating chamber. I then add vinegar to the water in the heating chamber & let it set for several minutes. This loosens what little scale has formed overnight and it's easily prodded loose. I then empty & rinse the heating chamber, dry it, and the unit's ready to go. I've been using the unit this season since Thanksgiving this year & it's performing like new. I always run it on low but will probably use the high setting sometimes later in the season. If you let the tank go empty using tap water the scale build-up is much worse. I'm still very satisfied with this product.
Description of Vicks Humidifier, Warm Mist
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.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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