Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer

We bought it 3 months ago. It tipped my whole power, short circuited whole house. I couldn’t believe it happened as never experienced it before. I wish I would’ve read these reviews before. My little one got cold and GP asked me to use a vaporiser. This was available in the chemist. We didn’t keep the receipt so lost $79.

Do not buy!

I would not recommend buying this product.
It needs to be cleaned and dried everyday but
it is nearly impossible to tip water out to clean this product unless you shake it vigorously up and down ?

Purchased one on a Friday morning, by Saturday night it’s short circuiting our house. Happened twice in a row. Would have been returning for a full refund but we’ve lost the receipt so now I’m stuck with this $60 paperweight.

have since found countless reviews like mine, some reviews are years old! I can’t believe this product is still on the shelves with this issue still happening!? Do not buy this product.

Two simple words DONT BUY. Bought 2 devices both of them are down within 6 months(not even used much). Tripping my power circuit, for exchange I need to contact vicks it seems instead of place where I bought.

I have bought 4 in the last 5 years, one stopped being effective one lasted about 12 months and the others tripped the safety switch and became useless. Even if you exchange them you will be regularly asking for a refund or exchanges- give us a product that actually lasts for a little longer than 12 months

With many vaporizers out there, the technology to generate steam is using a ultrasonic plate. However with the Vicks vaporizer I believe that it actually boils the water to create the steam. We have used this for several months now with no problems at all. The vaporsteam solution is very strong and too much will cause discomfort. The unit does not draw too much power. Very happy with the product.

I bought three of these for $14.95 which is a great price, but two out of the three short circuited. It is scary when a breaker keeps tripping and you don't know what it is. I suspected the vaporizers so I plugged them into power strips to make sure. I am not sure how long I have had them and I don't have any receipts. So for the price they might work for a year or two.

I bought it when my baby was having a cold and I wanted something to ease the stuffy nose , the room humidity level definitely gone up after using ,however I noticed there's some impurities in the tank when I emptied water the next day , I'm using the double strength drops from Vicks so not sure if that's causing it

I bought the vaporiser from chemist. I was hoping that it will help my baby to breathe. She was suffering from cold & flue for some time. It works fine with a strong plastic smell. I was wondering whether I let my child sleep with block nose or let her inhale the plastic smell. Went back to the chemist asking whether I could swap the product. There answer was I should use Vicks with the water. Is that how it works? You replace bad plastic smell with strong Vicks smell? I walked out thinking yeah I lost $60

I have been using this to help breath at night for about 2-3 months due to asthma. After my Vaas unit expired I decided to try one on these. Whilst it works ok it can be noisy at times and is an absolute pain in the but to clean. Due to the design of the bowl, it is even difficult to empty the water out daily. The directions advise us to soak the unit in vinegar. Come on guys really. The Vaas unit is much easier to use, clean, is much quieter and costs one third less than the Vicks. If you are after a vaporizer do yourself a favour, walk past this one to the Vaas.

I have purchased two of these in two weeks. The first one worked fine for a couple of nights then I plugged it in and it sparked so I felt the cord and it was HOT. Bought another one and it trip a breaker. We plugged it into another outlet and it was sparking and I’m so disappointed.

I purchased it last week as I was very very sick with pnuemonia and on medication and cough was a nightmare dry and stubborn ... Literally should have been in hospital as it was getting worse after days of medication only.... However I went to pharmacy and purchased the vaporiser as I couldn't sleep for days due to this coughing....i loaded it with the Vick's double strength.... It soothed and moisten my chest after the first night...i coughed up so much phlegm I didn't know was there... used it 4 nights and it loosened my respiratory tract... Coughing eased and all phlegm was coming up nicely.....day 5 I feel so much better...but still will keep going and see the Dr tomorrow to touch base.... However, I think Vick's saved my life....

We bought one when my bub was sick with a cold. It runs almost all night before switching itself off when it’s empty.
It works so well. Bub always sleeps better when he is sick and has the vapouriser on. It is also only warm steam out of the top so can’t burn in case you get too close.
We use with the Vick’s bottle of essential oil and it’s strong and helps clear blocked noses.
Highly recommend!

Cannot recommend enough! My 4 year old has been battling nasty cold and flu symptoms for a few days, mainly a persistent and terrible cough. The nights are the worst.. I purchased the vaporizer today and am using it with only water due do allergies to ingredients in the vaporizer liquid. My daughter is sleeping soundly for the first time in days thanks to the vaporizer, which means I will be able to as well. Thank you Vick's, from one tired mumma

I bought it from Terry white and one of the worst designed product in the recent times. The lid can't be opened easily and one has to put a lot of pressure to open it. In this process I hurt myself with scratches and bruises. I had to throw it out and buy another one, medeScan. Even though it is easier to use, I am facing other issues.

We have bought 2 vaporizers and they both cut the power to our house. We are not happy with it and i dont think we will be purchasing another one.

Have older model. Used with vicks inhalant is really helped my 5mo when he was suffering from bronchiolitis. Put it in his room and he was able to sleep during the night, cough less and releieve congestion

I have brought 2 of your vaporisers the first one blow up, the second one i short circuits the power to my house I have replaced it so now that means I’m on my third vaporiser.

Bought this to put in my sons room who gets the odd cold. Works well with the aircon and is very safe and easy to use too. I would recommend it.

My husband and I have bought 2 of these and although they work well to relieve symptoms of colds and flu in my child I've had to stop using both as they short out our safety switch when plugged in? I know you said they have a 5 yr warranty but bought 2 now and they are both done the same thing. Plus after reading some of the other reviews on here it sounds like it's either a faulty batch of a faulty design in general. I don't have the receipt for either but could look at past bank statements to find proof of purchase but how do I know this won't keep happening if I get replacements?