Vicks 1.0 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier

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Product Features

• Cool mist through wicking filter relieves cold and flu symptoms
• Special evaporative technology ensures proper moisture levels
• Easy-to-fill 1.0 gallon tank; 18 hours of operation per filling
• 2 comfort settings; quiet operation; dishwasher-safe tray
• 3-year warranty

Product Description

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When cold and flu season strikes, it’s time to take this cool 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 1.2 gallons of moist air into the room--enough for 18 hours of continuous use on one filling. Impurities or minerals in the water are trapped in an antibacterial wicking filter so vapor is pure and is emitted without 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 and Vicks’s special "evaporative technology" also kicks in to ensure that rooms maintain the proper moisture level and are not overly humid. This humidifier has a dishwasher-safe tray for hygienic cleaning and is covered by a three-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description
Cool Mist action for relief of cold and flu symptoms, pure natural moisture through cool mist wicking filter.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000TN7MO
• Item model number: V3100
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (142 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,542 in Health & Personal Care (See Bestsellers in Health & Personal Care)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely love it, March 14, 2006

By	Jenn B "Happy Mom" (Vermont USA) - See all my reviews

I have purchased and thrown away at least 3 other humidifier's prior to this one. I really like this one. The maintenance is so much easier and so far no scaly build-up like I had with the others. I love that the basin tray can go in the dishwasher. I put the filter in the sun to dry out weekly. I am very pleased with this item and haven't experienced any of the problems others have mentioned. Very happy!!

50 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Necessity for New Babies & Kids- & Adults Too!, January 1, 2006

By	OrthodoxMama (Germantown, MD USA) - See all my reviews

Ask any doctor and they'll tell you that the best way to clear stuffy noses and to breathe well at night is to run a cool mist humidifier in order to maintain a moderate level of moisture in the air. The Vicks 1.2 gallon cool mist humidifier does this quite adequately and has helped our family breathe easier this cold and flu season. The tank holds enough water to easily humidify a room for at least three nights. The low speed is extremely quiet and works best in a small to medium size room. The high speed is quite noisy and also expells substantially more humidity, which may be too much unless the room is quite sizeable. My concern about the high speed is that the room could become too moist and thus become a breeding ground for mold. Hence my deduction of one star- the humidifier would be perfect if there was a medium speed. Still, the Vicks model is very economical, has a decent reputation as a brand, and is easy to use. I highly recommend that all parents keep one or more on hand to help their children breathe better, particularly in the winter when the air tends to be drier and the heater is running. Additionally, every expectant parent should register for one. This is definitely a product that you will use again and again- for the whole family.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and Works Good, December 14, 2006

By	E. Byers (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This humidifier is cheaper than most, especially if you buy something else from the same manufacturer (the $10 off $30 coupon helps out).

It only has two speeds, low and high. HIgh is somewhat noisy, but what you would expect. However low is whisper quiet, you can't even really tell it's on at all. I have a somewhat large room 17x14 or so, and it easily keeps it humid in here (I have a clock that has humidity on it, and can see the difference). As far as replacement filters, it appears as those are reasonable as well.

It doesn't have any real features, but it works and it has worked well for me so far with no complains. Quiet, cheap, and humidifes, it's win-win.