Vicks V5100N 1.7 Gallon Ultrasonic Humidifier
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Vicks V5100N 1.7 Gallon Ultrasonic Humidifier Details
Manufacturer: Kaz Home EnvironmentBrand: HONEYWELL/KAZ HOME ENVIRONME
Edition: Office Product
Model: V5100N
Publisher: Kaz Home Environment
Studio: Kaz Home Environment
Music Label: Kaz Home Environment
Product features:
- Sold Individually as 1 Each
- 10-7/16 in.x7-1/8 in.x12-7/16 in.
- White/Blue
Customer Reviews of Vicks V5100N 1.7 Gallon Ultrasonic Humidifier
Customer Review: 1st impression: Highly pleased; 2nd impression; hate it! PS: I rate it only 1 star; not 4!
Summary: 4 Stars
I had a succession of ultrasonic humidifiers from Sharper Image over the years which were fabulous for conditioning a dry room for a singer. However, there were always two big drawbacks: (1) they'd leave white dust everywhere unless you used distilled water in them; and (2) if you let them run after the water emptied, it'd burn out the fan and then the unit would have to be replaced.
However, ultrasonics are so much better for the voice than standard cool or warm humidifiers, so when Sharper Image recently stopped making this, I looked elsewhere and found the model above from Vicks. Since I know to use only distilled water, the dust thing isn't an issue. My initial impression was one of being very impressed by the significantly greater volume of cool mist it pushed out, and it did so essentially silently. Also it has a far greater storage capacity than the old Sharper Image model, so it needn't be refilled as often.
That idyllic image lasted for my first two hours of use. Then I turned it off to go to lunch. When I turned it back on an hour later, surprise, surprise, no mist would come out. It just plain DIED! I then called the 800 number (which was staffed by some people who had absolutely no - I mean ZERO - prior familiarity with the product), and the only tip I got was from their voice mail which said to unplug the unit for one hour so it could "re-set" itself. I did so, but after replugging it, still no luck.
Can't ANYONE make one of these that is reliable? Vicks sure hasn't.
Description of Vicks V5100N 1.7 Gallon Ultrasonic Humidifier
Use ultrasonic humidifier for relief of cold and flu symptoms. Superfine mist restores moisture to dry indoor air for healthful living. Variable mist control allows you to regulate the humidity level in the room for maximized comfort. 1.2 gallon capacity lasts for up to 20 hours per filling. Directional mist outlet allows you to control the plume. Humidifier features Vicks vapor therapy with integrated scent pad and removes minerals and other impurities from the water.Breathe and sleep easy with this super-quiet humidifier. This model purifies water and converts it into a soothing plume of vapor. The unit is shaped like a coffee maker, has a 10-by-6-inch footprint, and stands 1 foot tall. Clear blue plastic allows you to see how much water remains in the 1.5-gallon, 20-hour tank. A variable control provides fine-tuning of mist output, and the dial on the lid allows you to direct the mist (away from curtains or bedding, for example). Even at a blast the sound is still barely audible. This tank lies flat for easy filling, but might be a bit hard to reach into for cleaning. Still, the replaceable filter strains impurities out of the water, leaving the air clean. Pop open the lid--on this cartridge you'll find a phone number for ordering replacements. --Trilby Cohen
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