Vicks Ultrasonic Humidifier – V-5100-N

Vicks Ultrasonic Humidifier – V-5100-N

Brand: Honeywell    Customer Rating :    List Price : $49.99    Sale Price : $49.99    Availibility : Usually ships in 24 hours

Vicks Ultrasonic Humidifier – V-5100-N Feature

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Vicks Ultrasonic Humidifier – V-5100-N Overviews

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Super fine mist restores moisture to dry indoor air for healthy living. Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms.
Advanced Mist Controls
Variable Mist Control allows you to adjust the humidity in your room
Directional Mist Outlet
Varies direction and intensity of plume
Silent Operation
Large tank opening
Easy to clean, fill and carry, Up to 20 hours operation between fillings
Reduces white dust
Purifies water by trapping impurities
Free Water Filter
1 Year Warranty
Water is one nutrient that all forms of life must have to survive. All functions of your body require sufficient moisture to work properly. When your body does not have sufficient moisture, it functions poorly. Dry, arid climatic conditions are usually the culprit. Colds and flu can further cause dehydration.
Colds and flu begin making their seasonal rounds during fall and winter. Part of the reason for increased respiratory illnesses during this time is because the humidity level in the air reaches its yearly lows. Central heating units in homes and offices further remove moisture from the air. The relative humidity may drop to as low as 10% – drier than the air in the Sahara Desert. Most people experience problems when the relative humidity drops below 25%. A comfortable humidity level should not be higher than 50%.
The Vicks® Ultrasonic Humidifier helps combat this excessive dryness, providing these benefits:
Keeps your respiratory system moist, allowing it to fight off bacteria, viruses and pollutants.
Relieves cold, flu and hay fever symptoms
Relieves dry, irritated and itching skin and eyes.
Relieves coughs and dry, scratchy throat.
Helps you breathe better and sleep more comfortably.
Stops dryout damage to plants, paintings and furniture.
Saves you money on your heating bills, since proper humidity lets you

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Vicks Ultrasonic Humidifier – V-5100-N CustomerReview

We bought this product to help with dry throats in the wintertime and with nightly use have been waking up in a far more agreeable state. Our hygrometer doesn’t really go up at all, but the difference with my throat is undeniable.

There are a few issues I have with this. 1.) The first is that is really isn’t all that quiet. I have been sleeping fine with it on but it is far from a whisper. Also, the fan runs at full bore and any adjustment of the intensity only adjusts how dense the vapor is when it comes out. 2.) There is also a glowing green light to let you know that it is on, if the whirring noise and vapor spewing out didn’t let you onto this. This just adds another intense light to your bedroom or wherever. 3.) You need to use distilled water in this or a white dust will accumulate everywhere. Also, a direct whiff of vapor revealed a strong mineral calcium smell. After a solid day of running, our 1,000 square feet looked smoky and dull, like a fog had rolled in. After switching to filtered water from a pitcher, things have gotten much better. 4.) Filling the thing is odd. You have to pluck out the blue water container, flip it over and twist off the lid. Why can’t this be on the top? This just seemed odd. I’m a fan of “form follows function,” so what’s the function of having to flip the thing upside-down?

Overall, after figuring out the filtering issue, I’m pretty happy with this thing, but I can foresee others being upset with some of the features. Do your research, figure out exactly what you need and what you are willing to spend and you may find yourself coming back to this model.

Oh, and just so you know, this is a sonic humidifier. It uses sound to atomize the water… and everything else in the water! Keep this in mind before purchasing. Would you rather have your minerals in the air, or crusted onto some heating element or the like?

*** Product Information and Prices Stored:Jul 18, 2010 21:51:15

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Germ Guardian Manual Ultrasonic Humidifier

Germ Guardian Manual Ultrasonic Humidifier

Brand: Germ Guardian    Customer Rating :    List Price : $149.99    Sale Price : $50.00    Availibility : Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Germ Guardian Manual Ultrasonic Humidifier Feature

• Fights Mold: Silver Clean technology fights the growth of mold and bacteria in the water tank
• Warm or Cool Mist: Emits both warm or cool mist
• Up to 72-hour run time with a 1.4 gallon tank capacity
• Low water indicator tells you when its time to refill the tank

Germ Guardian Manual Ultrasonic Humidifier Overviews

The Germ Guardian ultrasonic humidifier uses a metal diaphragm vibrating at an ultrasonic frequency to create water droplets that are expelled out into the room to help maintain the desired humidity level. An ultrasonic humidifier is virtually silent when operating. Features include temperature control from warm or cold humidification, 1.4 gallon tank will run approximately 72 hours depending on atmospheric conditions. Low water indication lets you know when it’s time to refill the water tank. 14.5” W. x 9” L. x 12” H. 2 year limited warranty.

Germ Guardian Manual Ultrasonic Humidifier CustomerReview

I bought this humidifier on Dec 1st. I wanted to use it for a while before doing a review. I swear I have no connection to the company that makes this or any retailer. My glowing review is simply because it has turned out to be an excellent buy.

Note, I see that the reviews so far for the digital model of this humidifier are not good. Apparently the humidity sensor? isn’t working properly. My unit is the manual one, does not have any sensor. I stand by my review of this unit only. Sorry this is so long.

I have purchased and used a number of other small humidifiers over the years because I suffer from significant RA dryness symptoms. I have to say that this is the best humidifier I have ever had, bar none. I use this in my bedroom at night and my dry eye and skin problems lessened immediately upon first use and the benefit continues through an unusually cold winter. I also notice that I have been sleeping much better!

Besides the health benefits, another big plus is the almost silent operation. Each of the other units I had made loud misting noises and even worse, produced a persistent metallic pinging noise. Some caused chest congestion. I have had only very minimal temporary chest congestion with this and that may have been due to other things than this unit.

I have not used the warm water setting since that would make my room warmer than I like.

PROS:
Almost silent.
Simple to use: no complicated bits to micro-mist the water. Very well made. The cover doors to the compartments on each side are precisely fitted. The tank lid is water tight but still easy to unscrew. Simple parts fit together easily and are easy to clean.
Light weight.
Simple carry handle on tank works well.
Excellent humidity level even at below medium setting with no noticeable residue or dampness to any nearby surfaces.
Needs weekly drain and wash as indicated in instructions; a check of the small metal ionizing(?) plate and that’s it. I do have municipal water. Well water would probably require more cleaning.
The anti-microbial feature was a selling point. I have no way to know if it’s working, but the unit does seem to stay much cleaner than previously owned units.
I fill the tank about half full and that lasts me for almost a week.
There is no leakage whatsoever.
I like the units’ sort-of art deco style a lot. All the other units I’ve owned were stodgy and unimaginative. This one reminds me of an old radio.

CONS:
The bright blue lights. I taped a piece of cardboard over so I can see just enough of the low-water light. I also placed the unit across the room because of the light problem. (Are engineers sparkly light fetishists? Many small appliances have these light problems. )
Price is high, but well worth it for the benefits in my opinion.

The tiny metal plate in the base below the spray tower appears to be rusty and has left a rusty residue on a q-tip. I don’t know if this is from rust or water deposits. This plate cannot be removed or even looked at closely so I don’t know if this is a problem or not. Doesn’t appear to affect use at this time.

The manual was rather poorly written. There were parts mentioned that were not illustrated. I owned it for a month before I found where the cleaning brush was. Note, there are compartments with removable lids on either side of the unit under the water tank.
Doesn’t hold all that much water for anyone wanting to leave it on all the time at a high setting.
Have to take a little care when removing tank not to spill any accumulated water from inside main unit or pull the tower misting part out with it. Not a big deal.
Does *require* cleaning at least once a week, especially around the metal plate or it won’t mist.
Tank is a little unwieldy when upside down to fill. It does not sit flat due to built-in handle. Have to finagle getting it under the tap. Sometimes water gets into bottom sections and has to be carefully poured out or soaked up after lid is back on or you’ll end up with water on the floor when you turn it over. Again, not significant.

*** Product Information and Prices Stored:May 16, 2010 05:30:05

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