Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier
Last updated: August 28, 2023
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Product Details
In our analysis of 77 expert reviews, the Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier placed 10th when we looked at the top 10 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.From The Manufacturer
Vicks Pure Warm Mist Humidifier for Relief of Cold & Flu Symptoms. This humidifier boils water to a pure steam vapor up to 96% bacteria free. This mixes with dry air in the cooling chamber to release warm, moist air into the room. Perfect for medium to large rooms. Fill the Water Tank with clean, cool, tap water and replace the Tank Cap by firmly turning clockwise. Turn the tank upright and check Tank Cap for leaks. If any water drips from Tank Cap, remove it and re-tighten.
Expert Reviews
What reviewers liked
An automatic shutoff system in a completely budget-friendly price. It has a capacity of 1 gallon and gives 12 hours smooth and quiet running by increasing the humidity.
The Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier is a great pick for winter, and particularly cold and flu season: Its tank uses a boiling chamber to emit a steam vapor and produce a 95% bacteria-free mist into the air for up to 12 hours.
It provides a quiet and smooth run for 12 hours and a capacity of 1 gallon of water.
Using this humidifier it’s quite easy. The water tank is removable, of course, it has a handle that makes it easy to carry around. When you take the water tank out, it has a twistable cap and that’s where you fill the water in from.
Vicks V745 is a great warm mist humidifier. It does the job very well, it is cheap and quiet, it has an auto shut-off feature, covers up to 400 square feet.
You can be environmentally friendly with this filter free unit. Another good feature that comes with this product is Vick’s 3-year warranty.
The unit offers two comfort settings of steam temperature, and the steam is 95% bacteria free from the heating of the water into the steam.
This humidifier’s tank is able to contain up to 1 gallon of water, allowing the machine to work continuously for 24 hours without any refilling.
Cleaning is made easy and parts are easy to remove, clean and return to the unit.
This humidifier will boil the water inside of it and the water vapor will kill up to 96% of the bacteria from the air. The water vapor mixes with the dry air in the cooling chamber to release the warm moist air into the room.
It runs for about 12 hours on a tank and there’s a soft light for nighttime use. It’s affordable, it works consistently, and it’s easy to maintain.
Many customers like the fact that the Vicks Warm Mist Humidifier has no filters and yet produces none of the white dust that some warm mist humidifiers are notorious for.
The perfect humidifier for winter months as it will warm up the room slightly.
The only warm air humidifier to make our list, this product is really good at relieving respiratory distress.
Perfect for those who get frequent nosebleeds and chapped lips from the dry heat indoors.
It holds one gallon of water, which can provide humidity for up to 24 hours, and automatically shuts down when it runs out.
The Vicks warm mist humidifier is filter-free. You don’t need to worry about replacing filters and having an ongoing cost to maintain the unit.
What reviewers didn't like
Some customers report mold or mildew as a side effect of the hot steam, so it's recommended you clean the humidifier frequently.
Calcium builds up easily on the heating element and definitely requires cleaning after a full tank's use.
Vicks V745 will make some noise as all humidifiers do. On the low setting, it is quiet. You will hear a low boiling noise. On the high setting, you will also hear a boiling noise but a bit noisier.
Gurgling noises.
Water in the unit is boiling in temperature and can cause burns if spilled.
People who have asthma should not use this kind of humidifiers because of the effects of hot and warm mist on the patient’s sensitive breathing passages which are likely to cause some irritations.
Keep in mind that it is important to clean it regularly or calcium build up could affect its productivity.
Requires regular maintenance & cleaning.
The only cons are the fact that you’re paying a fair amount for functionality that you might not need, and the fact that the lack of filtration can lead to the build up of limescale if you have hard water
Some parents also worry that the menthol scent is too strong for little ones.
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