Why it matters
The Vicks V745 Humidifier is a warm mist humidifier with a 1 gallons tank, rated for 500 square feet.
Run time per fill, per the maker: 24 hours.
Aim for 40 to 60 percent relative humidity indoors: drier air irritates airways and skin, wetter air feeds dust mites and mold.
The listing names a warm-mist setting.
Warm mist boils the water first, so it releases fewer minerals, but the hot water is a burn risk around children and pets.
A full tank holds about 3.8 liters, which adds roughly 8 pounds of water to carry or lift to the sink and back.
Spread over 24 hours, that tank works out to about 158 milliliters an hour, the rate on the setting the run time was measured at; higher settings empty it faster.
Its tank of 3.8 liters is below the middle of the range we cover: 26 of the 78 humidifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 0.7 liters to 20.1 liters.
Its stated run time of 24 hours is one of the shortest run times we cover: 4 of the 69 humidifiers with a stated figure come in lower, and the range runs from 10 hours to 130 hours.
It qualifies for our list Best Humidifiers for Bedrooms, where it is ranked against every model that meets the same rule.
Compared with the Vicks VUL600 Humidifier: rated room size 500 square feet here vs 400 square feet; power draw 248 watts here vs 48 watts; run time 24 hours here vs 40 hours.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Dry winter bedrooms
- Owners who will clean it weekly
Look elsewhere if
- Rooms far larger than its rating
Pros and cons
Pros
- 1 gallons tank
- Runs 24 hours per fill
- Rated for 500 square feet
Cons
- Needs regular cleaning to stay hygienic
Limitations to weigh
- The Vicks V745 Humidifier listing states every figure we compare on; they are the seller's numbers, measured on the setting it chooses.
Specifications
The bracket shows where each figure comes from.
| Model number | V745 | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Room coverage | 500 square feet | Retailer |
| Noise (seller) | Whisper-Quiet | Retailer |
| Wattage | 248 watts | Retailer |
| Filter type | Filter Free | Retailer |
| Capacity | 1 gallons | Retailer |
| Run time per fill | 24 hours | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More room humidifiers we cover
- AIRCARE Horizon 4.7 Gal. Evaporative Whole House Console Humidifier $219.99
- Vicks VWC775 Humidifier
- BREEZOME 5L 360 Humidifier
- Dreo DR-HHM001S Humidifier
- HoMedics UHE-CMTF91 Humidifier
All room humidifiers, compared in one table · Every Vicks product we cover
Final verdict
A practical choice for dry winter bedrooms. Confirm the model it fits before ordering.
Where to buy
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