Vicks VWM845 Warm Mist Humidifier

01/23/2020I've owned the older models including the Vicks 4500, V745, and others (i.e. SereneLife PSLHUM80, AIRCARE EP9 800s).Summary of improvements compared to previous models and other vendor models:- SMART HEATING ELEMENT(HE) LOCATION: The HE is inverted/elevated, this prevents water deposits from sticking to it if placed on the bottom of the tray. I hated cleaning the older models, I just threw them all away and got 2 more of these. WHOEVER CAME UP WITH THIS IDEA, I LOVE YOU!- MUCH EASIER TO CLEAN: So easy to clean and take apart, all the parts are thought out to make cleaning/disassembling a breeze. Everything is smooth, no crevices or little holes with springs or any area that doesn't allow a nylon brush to remove any deposits specially if you have hard water, and a nice wider tank opening to clean with a bendable brush. It took me about 1-2 minutes to clean compared to 10-20 minutes.- SIMPLE: Simple to use and no wacky lights beaming at night, multiple controls etc. Only one control with 2 separate volume settings, even though at first I thought it wasn't flexible enough to allow me to control the flow I ended up realizing that it is not required to have 20 control settings like other products. In this case the less to deal with the better.-GOOD 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Compared to others at 1-year.----------------------------------Potential Improvement: A wider tray/tank model that holds more water for less refills, this one is nice but a 2nd option would be nice for those that don't mind carrying a heavier water tank to refill it less often.---------------------------General Recommendations- Clean your humidifier at least once a week following directions. Which includes vinegar brushing heating element, and putting vinegar in the water tray. Also diluted bleach in was for the tank to kill any germs before you start seeing colorful stuff inside the tank.-Humidity Levels- Humidity levels should be between 38% and under 44% , under 38% you will get more colds, germs fly on dry air much easier, also your skin and respiratory tracks dry up and you get sick. Above 44% there is the danger of making it too humid and letting mold grow in your house, and other germs that make you sick.----------------------------------Answers to some of the 1 star reviews:-"Buyer beware of sediments" This should be changed to buyer beware that you probably have a well with acid water treated with an old softener or lack of, that makes it hard, and also have high iron content. That combination gives you sediments, and rust when the acid corrodes the iron in your water and also your copper pipes. Get your water tested and fix it, it won't be perfect but better than what you're dealing with. Also clean your humidifier more often or use purified water.- "The worst humidifier ever made - DO NOT BUY-" : John probably works for one of the other companies I referenced in my review and is trying to lose sales. He was not specific about what was so wrong, so looks like a bogus review to me.- "Defective. Leaked. Do not buy this product" The water tray is a one piece solid plastic tray so it won't leak, the tank has a rubber seal that might have been damaged by putting too much bleach that's my guess, I had this issue with one of my old humidifiers and I had to throw it away but it was my fault I broke it. Regardless the manufacturer warranty is still good and you can return it for a new lid or tank.-"Constant Refilling" Major exaggeration here, I've had mine in both available settings and water vaporizes between 8-9 on the highest level, and 10 to 11 on the lowest. But I agree that a bigger tank would help like I stated in my improvement section.-"Horrible Experience" "It kept shutting down" It auto-shuts off when empty, so if it was shutting down with water in it then it might have been a defective unit. Not sure why you waited 2 weeks to get the replacement delivered if you tested it within the Amazon return window.- "Useless" "Produces about as much as a 1.5 quart pot of water simmering..." I always ignore Unverified purchasers because they didn't buy it and are trashing a product for whatever reason... Plus this review is bogus because it produces enough humidity to change my humidity sensors from 20-30% humidity to 40-44% within the first fill. I have 7 humidity and temperature sensors around my house.-"Don't buy this piece of garbage" - Another unverified purchaser, and your review is bogus because the humidifier doesn't give you low water warnings, at least read the specs before writing fake reviews "Mr I work for another humidifier company"- "Piece of crap!" Another unverified purchaser. "We used this one night and when we went to refill it the next day, the on/off knob broke" Lets assume this is a true review, if it broke the first night you could have returned, sounds like your gorilla smashed the knob with a rock.---------------------

The noise level is much lower than our previous humidifiers. I like that it is a small unit and easy to clean. It puts out a lot of humidity even though it's small. We just bought another one.

Very pleased with this vaporizer. It has a wider opening so easier to fill than the previous one I got years before.

I am sure the humidifier will be fine, I have used Vicks humidifiers for many years. My only complaint is that they are not easy to clean but they humidify well. I would much rather have the warm mist than the cool mist. I ordered mine on the 14th and the seller did not ship it until the 22nd. Use caution do not buy this or any other item from the seller who's name begins with W and ends with T unless you love terrible service.

This was a purchase to replace an older Vicks humidifier. It is an updated version, and I have had no problems with it.

I had to returned it because it would make my walls "sweaty". My room is small, and I would wake up with my walls wet.

Works great. Easy to fill & use. Can use the vapo pads or the liquid.

I’ve used it for five years during dry winter months but only through the night and it still performs. I keep it on a bamboo tray since it produces some moisture. Keep something under it if it’s on the wooden floor or on the carpet.I definitely will buy it again.