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Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Vicks
EAN: 0328785207903
Item Dimensions: 1360169011201230
Label: Vicks
Manufacturer: Vicks
Model: V790
MPN: V790
Publisher: Vicks
Release Date: September 01, 2008
Studio: Vicks
Features:- Kills up to 99.999% Bacteria, Mold & Spores
- Patented Ultraviolet Chamber
- Up to 24 Hours of Operation per Filling. Dual Tanks for Easy Filling
- Adjustable Humidity Control w/ Multiple Output Settings
- Medicine cup allows for the use of Vicks Vaposteam or Kaz Inhalent to produce a medicated vapor that sooths irritated nose and throat membranes
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Product Description:
* No filters to buy or replace ever * Kills up to 99.999% of germs in water * Patented ultraviolet light chamber * Adjustable humidity control * Duel water tanks are easy to fill and carry * Perfect for medium to large size rooms * Up to 2.0 gallon capacity * Runs up to 24 hours per filling * 8 year limited warranty
Average Rating: 
Rating: -
This unit has made a significant impact on my allergies.
It has allowed me to sleep easier at night.
The gurgeling (sic) sound of the bubbling water has a calming effect.
I do not mind the morning ritual of cleaning it.
The only problem is the beacon of a blue light.
I have solved it by using a piece of cardboard and a Band Aid.
The band aid holds the cardboard and allows me to lift the cardboard
to access the power switch.
I would recommend this product, just be aware that the blue light
really lights up a room
Rating:  -
I found this humidifier operates a bit noisy especially during quiet night time, if you need a super quiet environment to get into sleep, this humidifier is definitely not your choice. Beside that, you need to turn the humidistat to certain level to get it started, once it operates, you may turn to lower level of the humidistat if you don't need so humid and less noisy; if you turn off the humidifier with this lower level setting and turn it on again later, it just simply not working, you need to turn to higher level to get it started, then lower it down again........Overall, this product is OK for me, not creating any dust (with hard water).
Rating:  -
Please note that this unit does not produce "mist" but ONLY STEAM. The steam generated was very little and unit needed to be on for at least a couple hours before you could tell the difference. I got this originally due to the dry air in the winter but this did not help very much due to the lack of steam. Additionally, my unit leaked onto my hardwood floors and caused a short circuit in my bedroom! Be very careful how you place the unit (if the floor is slightly uneven or if the edge of the unit on a carpet) - the slightest tilt will cause the unit to leak! I was very disappointed overall and obviously threw the unit out after it caused a short circuit in my bedroom.
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I don't want to have to keep buying those mineral absorbtion pads so instead I clean the small stainless steel cup that boils the water. In order to do so I have to remove the water containers and the middle piece, then I have to poour vinegar diluted with water into the tub for several hours. To complete the cleaning I then add a bit of baking soda to get some fizz going and scrub. I do this every week. Admittedly the water here is very hard so this may not be a problem for others. The bottom line is the unit works well, but it is a pain in the neck to clean. Also at times the unit can become a bit loud and it occasionally wakes me up at night. It usually seems to quiet down after a little while. Over all this is a pretty decent product but I wish there were a way to make cleaning the unit less awkward and time consuming without resorting to those expensive pads.
Rating: -
I moved from humid South Florida to the Midwest last fall. Obviously I am not used to the dry air in the winter. (In FL we look forward to a little drop in humidity in the winter!) By January I was in desperate need for a humidifier in the bedroom at night. I first purchased a cool mist humidifier and it made the air feel clammy. Returned it and got this one. It greatly relieved my dried out nose/sinuses & I slept a lot better. I managed not to get sick this winter & I never tried any Vics in the reservoir, so I can't comment on that feature.
Some reviewers have complained of the noise level. I do not find it a problem at all. The fan is barely noticeable. There is a soft boiling sound, and occasionally there is a little gurgle sound when air bubbles rise up in the tanks. It really does not bother me at all.
My only complaint about this unit is the annoying blue LED on the front of the unit. It is very bright and did bother me trying to sleep at night. I put a piece of tape over the LED, which looks ugly but solves the problem. I really don't understand manufacturers using these bright blue LED lights in products meant for use in a bedroom. It seems to be a trend, over the last few years several small appliances I've purchased have them. If it wasn't for this I would've given the humidifier 5 stars.
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