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Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier with Auto Shut-Off | 
 enlarge | Brand: Vicks
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $49.99
Buy New: $27.08
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 518
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4.8
Dimensions (in): 12 x 7.9 x 14.3
MPN: V745A
Model: V745A
UPC: 328785207453
EAN: 0328785207453
ASIN: B001FWXKTA
Release Date: September 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Automatic Shut-off | | • | Large tank for up to 24 hours run time per filling | | • | Quiet operation. Soft glowing nightlight. | | • | 2 Comfort settings | | • | Medicine cup allows the use of Vicks Vaposteam or Kaz Inhalent to produce a medicated vapor that sooths |
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Product Description
Vicks Warm-Mist Humidifier; Automatic Shut-off; 2 Gallons per day outputMODEL- V745A VENDOR- HONEYWELL FEATURES- Vicks Warm-Mist Humidifier Easy-to-fill tank; 3-year warranty Warm mist relieves cold/flu symptoms; combats excessive dryness from central heating units 1-gallon output; 12 hours of operation per filling Two comfort settings; quiet operation Medicine cup for use with Kaz Inhalent or Vicks VapoSteam
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| Customer Reviews:
 Quiet and effective November 16, 2008
Silea (New York, NY, USA)
137 out of 137 found this review helpful
I knew i needed a humidifier, as i'm just not used to the dry air of east coast winters. But after shopping around on amazon for warm mist humidifiers, i was horrified by the reviews. Every humidifier seemed to be loud, leaky, and a hassle. I ended up getting this one because of the relatively low price, thinking that if it was as bad as all the others, at least i wouldn't have spent too much on it.
I have no complaints.
On the low setting, it's about as loud as a pot of water boiling in the next room. On the high setting, it might compete with a pot of water boiling in the same room. Every once in a while it gets a bit talkative, but that's rare and doesn't last long. I'm a light sleeper, and this unit never wakes me up.
On the low setting, a full tank of water lasts a little over 24 hours. On the high setting, it goes through in about 8 to 9 hours, perfect to run overnight.
The auto-shutoff works just fine, so i don't even bother turning it off before i leave the house.
It is a bit annoying to clean the unit, but that has a lot to do with the tap water here being less than perfectly clean. We switched to using filtered water, and now the humidifier is actually our way of knowing when to change the filter. When there's build-up on the heating element, the filter isn't working as well anymore.
The daily maintenance takes no more than a few minutes. The weekly maintenance takes longer, but that's mainly because you throw some of the pieces in to soak. It's maybe 10 minutes of effort, plus however long you want to soak the pieces.
In all, i'm very glad i purchased this unit. (And the water tank isn't nearly as blue as it looks in the picture.)
cold and warm humidifiers December 23, 2008
Annie
47 out of 48 found this review helpful
I purchased the vicks cool mist humidifier (v3100) while visiting my family in Utah for the holidays. I had a sore throat and that mixed with the heater running and the already very dry air and i was getting up to get a drink 4 times a night. the first night i spent with the humidifier i didn't get up at all. i decided to leave it there and use it every time i visit, summer or fall. and i liked having a humidifier so much i bought a warm mist one, the v745a for my chicago apartment. here is a comparison of the two.
i bought the cool mist for the desert because it was cheaper and will only be used a few weeks a year but will be both summer and winter. it does blow a lot of cool air and will be especially nice in the summer. some people found it quite loud but i thought it was reasonable and used it on the high setting. but i am also used to sleeping with a fan on during the summer. i liked the fact that its shape is lower to the ground making it difficult to tip over. and the seal for the water tank is easier to open and close all the way to prevent leaks. but even after one week's use at night the filter is already more yellow than i expected. if i was using it every day i would have to change it very regularly. it also does move a lot of air like i said before, but the vents are low and it seemed like it was blowing all that moist air right under the bed.
i bought the warm mist humidifier for my apartment because i will only be using it in the winter and didn't want the cold air when my heater is aready working so hard. and i figured it would be more useful during cold season because of the attached medicine cup. it is also for medium/large rooms while the cool mist is for smal/medium so i could move it to my living room if needed. and because i saw the filter on the cool mist got so dirty so fast i liked the fact that this one had no filter, no parts to replace. just weekly cleaning. and the cost difference between this one and the cool mist is about the cost of one filter replacement. it makes very little difference in terms of air temperature, does not heat it up as much as i thought it would, vs the cool mist which did make the room quite a bit cooler. i like the fact that the steam comes out of the top instead of under the bed and it is more quiet than the cool mist even when on the high setting. it does have automatic shut off so i don't have to worry about it boiling dry. i did some research online about warm vs cool humidifiers before purchasing them, and many recommended cool mist for children because of burn risk from using the warm. even after being on all night the unit is cool to the touch and it has a cooling chamber so even the steam that comes out is unlikely to burn. the only way i think a child could injure themselves with this unit would be if they tipped it over, took it apart and touched the actual heating unit because of the auto shut off. my husband guessed the warm mist might take more electricity to run but we'll have to see about that.
overall i am a little happier with the warm mist because i need it for winter, it is quieter and needs to filters replaced. but they are both excellent and inexpensive and once you get one you will wonder why you waited so long. (and by the way the cool mist is $29.99 at target and the warm is $34.99, sorry amazon)
Great humidifier! March 28, 2007
jess (philadelphia)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
This humidifier has been a life-saver. I really like that it's easy to clean and maintain (although the build-up that accumulates on the heat element is a bit hard to remove), I've never been shocked by it, it's simple to use, and the materials are sturdy.
I had one previously that was terrible - it was the thinnest plastic ever and leaked constantly. I have had no problems with this humidifier except that the first one I had got a hole in it when I dropped it (on to a ceramic tiled floor from a few feet up), so after hastily replacing it with the cheap one that gave me problems, I quickly ordered up a duplicate of my original humidifier, and have been happy ever since. I've had this brand and model for 2 years now.
Excellent little humidifier August 6, 2007
E. A. Jones
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Last winter when my husband and I needed a humidifier we had a lot of trouble finding a warm mist humidifier, which is the kind we prefer. We found this one in a half-opened box at a retail store and grabbed it, and were surprised at how great it worked!
It's very easy to use - just fill the tank and place it in the unit. The tank even has a handle on the bottom of it to make it easier to carry, as a full tank is pretty heavy. We have one in our bedroom next to the bed. Within seconds you'll hear and see mist generated. There are two speeds, high and low: on low a full tank will last 2-3 nights, on high it lasts 1-2. The filter parts to clean come off easily and some parts can be put in the dishwasher to clean. It's pretty compact, too, so it won't take up a whole table.
I love using a humidifier when I have a cold, as it helps clear congestion and soothes my throat. A humidifier is a necessity for me. We bought a second one from Amazon but our cats broke it within a few weeks. We'll be buying a replacement when the weather gets cooler!
The tank does drip easily when lifted out of the unit so you'll want to put the humidifier on a towel or something, just to protect your furniture. The water deposits on the heating element will build up and are sometimes hard to get off, but it hasn't affected the way the unit works.
Great product! December 3, 2008
A. Young (Encino, CA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I got this humidifier over a week ago and I've run it almost continuously in our bedroom to help with the cold that my husband, my baby and myself had. I was a bit unsure whether to get a warm or cold mist humidifer, but am glad I chose warm and am glad I chose this one. It works great - is super easy to fill, simple to use and has auto-shut off so I never have to worry about it running out of water and overheating or something. It helped with our congestion - especially my little girl. Considering we live in Los Angeles and it is so dry normally, I plan on using this all winter long - if not beyond that. Highly recommend.
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