Vicks 1.5 Gallon Cool Mist Humidifier

by Vicks

Product Features

• 1.5 Gallon Capacity for 24 hour operation per filling
• Exclusive Protec Dynafilter Air Cleaning Filter
• 2 Stage Filter System removes dust, pollen, odors and tobacco smoke from room air, removing 93% of particles as small as pollen
• Quiet Operation
• On-Off Switch

Product Description

Vicks Cool Mist Action for Relief of Cold & Flu Symptoms. Vortex Technology - the motor drive impeller draws up water through a pickup tube. Next centrifugal force then throws the water against a screen breaking it up into water vapor and leading it through a vortex path. This produces an ultra-fine mist which is then released into the air.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 7.9 x 12.4 inches ; 2.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001FWXKTK
• UPC: 328785204001
• Item model number: V400
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #21,351 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Loud, Loud, Loud, November 9, 2005

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A. Triolo (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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We've had this humidifier for about 2 years now and use it only occasionally. The reason we use it sparingly is because it is way too loud. It has a very annoying vibrational noise that can be damped by pushing down hard on the lid. Since I can't stand next to it pushing the lid down all night, we have to put up with the amazingly loud humming. The other problem with this humidifier is that it is hard to clean inside the tube that draws-up the water. It is removable, but you need to have pipe-cleaners to get inside it. The non-removable disc in the lid is also filled with gunk that I can't get out. Save your money!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It is a major pain!, December 22, 2007

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Kim Barnett "Kimber563" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This humidifier is loud, but more importantly completely drenches the carpet beneath it. Every night I have to put 2 dry bath towels under it to collect the water that would otherwise be saoked into my carpet. Its SUCH A PAIN, not to mention the constant rotations of new dry towels. I guess you get what you pay for, I am going to get a more expensive one next but sure wish I could have saved this $30 from the beginning.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for the price, November 7, 2007

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New Mom (Ann Arbor, MI) - See all my reviews

I bought this at Kmart for $21. They had extra filters there, and they're available online. The unit is in my 2-year-old's room and is very quiet. You do have to snap the lid on tightly, but then it stays in place. It used only about 1/4 of the water in the chamber overnight. The instructions recommend a thorough cleaning with vinegar once a week, which I will definitely do. A switch on the body of the humidifier would be nice (there's a dial-type power switch on the cord). I'm sure a $100+ unit would be more attractive and have more features, but for my needs this works fine.