13 people have reviewed this model.
| About - Vicks V745A |
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The Vicks V745A is part of the humidifier test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, humidifier models like the V745A are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Vicks is part of the Helen of Troy group. Vicks offers a broad range of humidifiers, which can be found in mass-market and drug stores. Prices range from $40 to $90. |
| Features & Specs - Vicks V745A | |
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Claimed humidification area |
500 |
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Humidistat |
No |
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Programmable |
No |
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Antimicrobial claims |
Mist only |
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Antimicrobial effectiveness |
Yes |
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Full tank weight (lbs.) |
9.5 |
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Style |
Vaporizer |
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Dual mist |
No |
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Warm mist only |
Yes |
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Consumer Reports User Reviews
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By from
Works great!
12/29/2012
Pros
Low And High Setting
Minor Maintenance
Quiet
Cons
Calcium Build Up
Fairly Easy To Remove
Best Uses
Anytime
Comment:
I've had this for two years. Very satisfied.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Lots of steam -- when it's clean
9/28/2012
Pros
Automatic shut off
Good output
Large tank
Lots of Steam
Cons
Bulky design
Fast Build Up
Mineral deposits
Best Uses
medium room
Comment:
We got this humidifier last winter when our infant had a cold. It works well and generates a lot of steam, but in Fresno the water is very hard and the heating element became quickly covered in a layer of mineral build up. If you don't soak immediately with vinegar to soften it can become hardened and practically impossible to remove. I would suggest buying gallons of demineralized water to avoid the problem.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Great Product for Price
6/29/2012
Pros
Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Bedroom
Comment:
This produce is what I wanted and preforms how I need it to. The humidifier stays quite as long as you clean if as recommended. I did notice to should dump the water from the machine completely at least twice a week, and clean it once a week with vinegar. I do use baking soda while cleaning to get water chemicals of the heater. Produces the right amount of mist for my bedroom.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has of experience with this product
01/21/2004
Strength
Works well for medium size rooms.
Weakness
Need to clean it weekly. (Some people might not mind but the mineral build up is quick and I clean it weekly)
I like the humidifier. Works well and is quite. I would not use this for a large room (anything greater than 500 square feet) but besides that it's not too bad.
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