Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier
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Product Reviews of Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier
Product Review: Does what it says and won't break the bank
Summary: 4 Stars
I have had one of these for about a month now and I must say that I am impressed with it. It will empty the tank in ~24 hours so it works as advertised. Its not too difficult to clean and the low speed is whisper quiet. But, like others have said, the high speed is LOUD.
I hooked it up to my Kill-a-Watt (which is a great item in its own respect) last night and I am impressed with how little power it draws. It only uses 15 watts on low speed and 35 on high. So thats maybe 5-7 cents a day to run the thing.
Product Review: Doesn't work
Summary: 1 Stars
I wanted to like this item. I tried two different models. I spoke with Kaz, the manufacturer, on the phone. A customer service rep. assured me that the product should raise the humidity in my 15x20ft room to at least 40%. I was never able to achieve more than a 4% improvement in humidity to about 26%. Just not good enough. And, I hate the wick - very flimsy and annoying. In the end I'm happy that Amazon.com has a good return policy.Product Review: Don't add eucalyptus to the water
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this humidifier 3 years ago and it's still working fine. It has never leaked. The replacement filters are easy to find. I use it in my son's bedroom. I use a humidity meter to make sure the RH% is optimal. This humidifier, set on low, does the trick in a small room.
The reason I rated it 4 stars is because the tank's opening is too small (approx. 2" diameter)to fit your hand inside for cleaning. I added eucalyptus to the water since I like the smell, but it caused a residue to build on the inside of the tank. The instructions warn against adding anything to the water, so it's my own fault. I just wish the inside of the tank were more accessible for cleaning. Soap and water shaken inside works fine under normal circumstances but it doesn't remove eucalyptus oil residue.
Product Review: Don't bother buying
Summary: 1 Stars
We purchased this unit with high hopes. As soon as we arrived home, I plugged in the unit. A horrible strong smell was emitted into the air. This unit is supposed to help breathing from upper respiratory illnesses. That wasn't the case with the strong-smelling odor. I returned this item immediately and would not recommend it to anyone!Product Review: Don't buy it
Summary: 1 Stars
This was by far the worst I have used.
First of all, on the higher setting it is incredibly loud (I don't mind a little noise, but this was excessive). I ran it three nights in a row (on the high setting) and it still did not empty the tank. I even held my hand in front of the fan for a few minutes and there was no moisture on my hand. When I have gone to clean the machine, I have noticed that the cap can be very difficult to open. The tank is hard to clean because you can't get your hand in it. Once I even noticed that water had escaped the tray and was near where the electronic part of the machine was. I will be taking this back ASAP.