this replacement strap was better then my original and much more comfortable, the mask even stayed in place when sleeping on my side, which the original failed at miserably
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Headgear Replaces: Respironics. Comfort Gel Full Style, each *MASK NOT INCLUDED** HEADGEAR ONLY
this replacement strap was better then my original and much more comfortable, the mask even stayed in place when sleeping on my side, which the original failed at miserably
Special pack of 6 NYTOL SLEEP AID CAPLETS 32 CAPSULES
I am adverse to taking prescription sleep aids even though I am a light sleeper. However, 2 of these caplets with hot herbal tea works better than all the herbal remedies I have tried.
Hearos Xtreme Protection Series Ear Plugs, 4 Count (Pack of 6)
These have been comfortable and fairly easy to sleep with as they are soft enough for when lying on side. Seem to work just a bit better than the plastic ones and glow orange ones. They are softer and lighter than most ear plugs. Will still use full ear headset for yard blowers though these are best ones I've found of this type.
Macks shut-eye shade premium sleep mask
I wouldn't use this to sleep in cause it's not very comfortable and can be very distracting(which isn't good if you're trying to sleep)..Also the elastic band isn't comfortable at all. If you want one to sleep in better get one made of silk or a softer material than this one..If you need a blindfold and not a sleep mask than this may do, but not for a sleep mask..
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This mask works really well. My husband stays up later than I do and the glare from the computer used to keep me awake. This blocks out all of the intrusive light. It's comfortable to wear once you adjust it properly. It may take a couple of nights to get it to fit like you want it.Read Best Reviews of Macks shut-eye shade premium sleep mask Here
Once I got used to wearing these shades, whenever there is too much light around me or outside, they definitely help me sleep better and longer. When new, they can feel a bit too tight, but eventually they loosen up and are fine.Want Macks shut-eye shade premium sleep mask Discount?
The mask is as hard as rock and the elastic straps are so tight you'll feel like they're try to stop your blood flow. Who with any common sense makes this mask!?!? I've used one-dollar masks that are better.
Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow
Ten years ago I fractured 2 vertebrae in my neck/back (C7/T1). I'd never needed a special pillow previously so I struggled with "normal" pillows for 1.5 years. Then a new chiropractor turned me onto the Therapeutica pillow. It took a week or two to adjust to it but I've never looked back. All it takes is 3-4 days away from home on a "normal" pillow to remind me what an extraordinary difference this pillow makes to my neck. Without it, I wake up with neck & back pain, muscle strain, and head aches. The additional cervical/upper thoracic spine support makes all the difference in the world. I couldn't live without this pillow!! For those of you having difficulty with the side lying position, pull the pillow down snug against your shoulder when you roll on your side this fully supports my entire cervical spine and I sleep like a baby :).
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And perhaps the only perfect pillow is one you can mold to your own specific requirements, but I thought this was the next best thing. The truth is that if it were returnable I would've returned it... but since it wasn't I went ahead and made my own adjustments to it.Pros:
1-vents that allow airflow and keep your head and face from getting too warm.
2-The sides of the pillow are the perfect part as far as I'm concerned. They make side sleeping comfortable and super easy. Just roll over to the side and you have a pillow high enough for side sleeping. The measurement you take mostly applies to the side panels..which is probably why this aspect of the pillow has the least complaints.
3-For most parts the foam is soft enough to be comfortable yet firm enough to keep your head from sinking too close to the mattress (as my previous tempurpedic pillow did).
4breathable & soft pillow cover.
Cons:
1The neck contour is as firm as the rest of the pillow. I felt it pushing against my neck and the soft goodies inside my neck & throat (whatever they are) were getting squished.
The human head weighs almost ten pounds and this is why a certain amount of firmness is good to keep the weight of the head from flatening the pillow down. But unlike the bony, heavy headthe neck is both both soft and virtually weightless. So the neck doesn't need that same amount of firmess. A much softer foam for that area would've been more comfortable while still being supportive. I brought the pillow to my doctor to show him and he agreed the neck cradle was pushing on my neck too much and it was throwing my head a bit too back. So be aware that different people will have different needs there. It seems that the measurement you take only applies to the size you need for the SIDE panels of the pillow and there's no way to measure what the person needs in the back of the head while back sleeping. I decided to copy the reviewers who mentioned they cut out the foam where neck support is. I went one step further and replaced it with a smaller foam cut out from my old much softer foam pillow and sewed that piece to this pillow. Ahhhhh. Now it's perfect. No more feeling my throat getting squished and pushed around.
2The center cavity is a bit limiting. Which is a pro if you've had surgery and want to keep your head from moving, but otherwise it can be a bit restricting. The back of your head has to be on the deepest point of the cavityIf I want to move the pillow even just a tiny bit higher or lower I can't because it'll throw my head out of alignment. Unlike softer foam pillows this doesn't really conform to the shape of your head so much...rather your head has to conform to it's properties. It might have been nice if the center cavity had the best of both worlds: A firm foam base at the bottom to keep the head from sinking down too far towards the mattress and then a softer foam on top that sinks down and conforms to the head whenever you'd like to move the pillow a bit might've been the ticket.
Conclusion: This may work for some and not for others. I would suggest sleeping on it for a few days with the plastic covering still on and a pillow cover over it so that you can return it if it doesn't suit your needs.
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It's a very nice pillow. I bought it and the first night I had the WORST night's sleep I ever had. But the next was better and so on. Getting the right size is important as I gave the large to my wife and at 6'-1" I bought the x-large. Everyonce in a while I sleep on it incorrectly and am a little sore. But for the most part, its a great pillow that you get used to sleeping on it in a particular way. I just have to figure out what to do with our old pillows. Of course it would be nice to have a nicer cover, but I'll make due.Want Therapeutica Sleeping Pillow Discount?
I ordered this pillow on the recommendation of my chiropractor (and yes, my chiropractor measured me). For the first 1.5 weeks, it was painful to sleep on, but I kept at it. For the next 1.5 weeks, I loved it and I noticed a huge improvement in my posture. What happened after that point was that the pillow noticeably 'broke down' and no longer supported my cervical and thoracic vertebrae in the same way (it got real squishy). I am a side sleeper and so I bought this to maintain my alignment while sleeping on my side. The pillow, however, compressed more and never maintained its structural integrity such that my alignment then changed and I began having my 'old' pains once again. I contacted the company, Therapeutica, several times with my concerns, with no answer. Finally, several weeks later, I received an email back requesting my receipt, etc. with the receptionist, Wendy the General Office Manager, stating that she would have to check in with a supervisor to see if it would be possible to exchange the product. 3.5 weeks later, she informed me that I would have to send the pillow into their New York office so that they could test it on "their machine" to determine whether the foam had broken down. Now, I agree that the product must be sent in to be inspected, however, the need for a machine to confirm my own experience with pain? Not to mention the fact that one can physically FEEL the pillow on all its sides and SEE that the foam has obviously broken down in the area that juts up against one's shoulder. (Yes, I followed their directions on how to sleep on the pillow to a T, in order to sleep on it correctly.) I don't know about any of you, but this is THE MOST HASSLE and WORST COMMUNICATION I have ever had with a company and their product guarantee. BUYER BEWARE!Sidenote: before purchasing this pillow, I had requested advice from the company re: the differences between the full sized pillow and the travel sized pillow. Wendy, had informed me at that time that the travel sized pillow offered the same exact support as the full sized pillow and that for my needs, the travel sized pillow "was perfect". Once the pillow broke down, however, she changed her comments and stated that the company had not received many comments re: the travel pillow and that it was a TRAVEL pillow and not meant to be slept on every night. I, for one, have never heard that about any kind of pillow. Perhaps the company thinks that we should have revolving pillows that we purchase from them?
SUN LABORATORIES Self Tanning Lotion Tan Overnight - Medium (8 oz)
This product is awesome!! I have fair skin and every self tanning lotion/spray I've tried always makes me look orange. I promise you this one doesn't. The flip side is it's not going to make you look brown or super tan though either, so don't expect that. What it DOES do is give you a little color and a really nice glow, especially on your face. It also evens out your skin tone on your face too.Any downsides/negatives?
The only one I can think of is it's harder to wash off your hands if you don't wash it off immediately after applying it.
TIP: I know it says use it before bed but here are
3 REASONS TO USE IT IN THE MORNING INSTEAD:
1) If you use it right before bed some of it will come off on your pillow and sheets and stain them.
2) If you use it at night and shower in the morning and use a washcloth or loofah, you're going to wash/rub some of it off before your day even starts.
3) If you use it in the morning after you shower it works as a great moisturizer and absorbs better into your skin.
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Looks very natural, NOT orange. Just be careful what you do after you put it on. If you get the change to rinse it off, do it. I didn't, and when i sweated on my white shirt it left some spots, but it didn't stain. Also it's pretty thick, and I don't want a very dramatic tan difference, so i appled it over lotion to help it go on smoother and thinner. Worked out great!Read Best Reviews of SUN LABORATORIES Self Tanning Lotion Tan Overnight - Medium (8 oz) Here
I have used this product for few years and find it consistently good. You can see where you place it on your skin because it has color. To me, that makes it easier to get on evenly. I recommend this product.Want SUN LABORATORIES Self Tanning Lotion Tan Overnight - Medium (8 oz) Discount?
The color is so natural that no one would notice that you didn't really tan. I am fair skinned and this product is amazing for people that have exfoliated and shaved before use. Would rec. having another person help to get the back parts but other than that great!
Earth Therapeutics Foot Therapy Moisturizing Foot Socks, 1 Pair (Pack of 2)
I have been using 100% cotton socks made for use with foot lotion. These socks are better all the way around. They are 90% cotton with spandex. The spandex ensures that the socks fit snuggly yet comfortable on your feet Not to tight. They only come to right below the ankle so I worried about them staying on all night but had no problems. They are just the right texture to wear in summer and winter...not to hot & not to cold. They feel really nice on your feet and foot lotion stays on your feet and in the socks, it doesn't come through the socks. If you have been wanting to try them now is the perfect time at Amazon's 60% off price. GREAT SOCKS & GREAT PRICE. I'm ordering more to make pedicure gift bags for my friends and family at Christmas.
I am very dissapointed I won't be able to shop for them with this company anymore, at now $35 , plus shipping for two pair. This is a huge increase over what they were when I last purchased them in August of this year. So, back to the Earth Therapeutics official Website I must go. In August I paid $7.82 for a 2 pack , from this same seller. I don't know what happened. Wish I could shop with them again, but not at this price. They delivered quickly and the price was outstanding.
On Earth Therapeutics they are about $7 per pair or $15 for 2 pairs. This price is double that and they charge shipping.
If you buy on Earth Therapeutic official site, the shipping is free on any order over $25.
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These little socks are terrific. Somehow, they do not absorb the heavy moisturizer you put on your feet, like most socks do. So... the moisturizer actually has a chance to work. They're light weight (not too thick) and you won't even notice them when you're sleeping, unlike regular socks, thanks to their smooth silky fabric. Definitely worth a try if you're battling dry, cracked heels like I am!These are great socks I am very pleased with them. I was really happy that the order includes TWO pairs! I have been trying to pamper my feet more, but the moisturizer I use would just wear off until I got these socks! They fit well but are not tight or restricting, keep your feet cozy and warm, and also keep moisturizer ON while it soaks in yet they do not give you sweaty feet. Great buy!Want Earth Therapeutics Foot Therapy Moisturizing Foot Socks, 1 Pair (Pack of 2) Discount?
When I ordered this I did not realize I would be getting 2 packs of the socks, for a total of 4 socks. I was pleasantly surprised when 2 pairs arrived. I think the wording in the description is confusing on this. The socks are very comfy and made of mostly cotton (90%) for easy breathing of foot lotions underneath. The print on the socks was the kicker for me cute little feet prints all over the socks. Will buy again when I need to!Save 16% Off
Lightphoria Euphoric Energy Light System
I was using a much larger SAD light that has great reviews here on Amazon and is at least 3 times the price. It worked really well in the months I used it so I was pretty sold on SAD lights by the time I ordered this little guy. The problem with the larger light is that it's not easy to move around so I leave it at my computer table so that I can have a pick me up if I'm dozing off at the computer, but I don't always use the computer in the mornings. In fact lately I've been using it less and less for work, so I got this little one that is easy to tranport into any room I want to use it in. I say that this little guy works just as well as the big light I have at 1/3rd of the price. The only drawback is that it's not battery operated, but that's not very important to me. You could maybe get yourself around that by attaching some sort of battery pack to itnot sure. There are a couple of portable SAD lights that use batteries like the Lumie Zipbut that costs $200 and you can't adjust the strength of the light nor does it have a light timer like this one. So I think the power cord is a miniscule caveat that won't disuade most people from this great purchase.
I use it twice a day, once in the morning and once after lunch and it really helps tell my body to wake up. It sets my circadian rhythm back to normal despite being an air hostess. After every long haul flight, I still wake up at 8am in the morning latest, thanks to light therapy. Before, I don't feel tired even when it's past midnight but now it isn't a problem when my body naturally wakes up so early.
I'm not sure about seasonal affective disorder but it's worth getting if you work in day/night shifts.
Pros:
it works well for resetting my body clock
the light is very bright
doesn't have weird smells which is a common problem mentioned on some reviews for other products
it's small enough to carry for my trips
the adapter works on voltages for all countries
Cons:
the timer only allows 15, 30 and 45 minutes intervals
Get one if you have problems with controlling your body clock.
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Saw this on an ad from a magazine and this is the best therapy lamp in its price range. Most of the other therapy lamps are very expensive and are out of my budget. Firstly, I do not suffer from SAD nor do I have sleeping problems. I just want to feel more energetic during the short daylight winter days. This is what everyone needs when living in the northern latitudes of the US. I've used the lightphoria for 3 weeks now and it has brought positive impact on my mood. 3 week isn't long enough to speak for its reliability but I can tell you how the device functions.The lightphoria is a solidly constructed piece and attractive to be placed anywhere at home. It doesn't have any fancy digital displays or flashy buttons. All it has are 7 basic functions which pretty much explains why it is half the price of the expensive models. I would much prefer to cut out the fancy i-phone-like buttons on home appliance like this to keep the price affordable. Operating is very self explanatory with timer settings and intensity settings for you to choose. It comes with a back stand which is pretty standard for most therapy lamps. It comes with a travel pouch too which may come in handy for those who travel through time zone and need some extra light to acclimatize to your destination.
I'm a newbie so I use it only 30 minutes a day during my slow mornings. When in use, the light isn't bothersome on the side of my peripheral vision even when on HI setting though the first couple of days was not as comfortable as I thought. Your eyes get used to it and immediately it takes effect on your body. It works pretty much like the way the sunlight sheds your room in the morning and forces you to wake up. The body registers this as a 'wake up call' and naturally your hormones do the work.
The only negative I can criticize about the lightphoria the stand tilts the panel only in one specific angle. It does not have an adjustable stand so you can place it higher or lower whilst maintaining the light angle directly to your face. The stand is designed only to be placed on a regular desk level.
Still, a great product at a great price.
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On the advice of a medical doctor, years ago I got my wife a full spectrum flourescent SAD light (not the one being reviewed here). The one I found back then is a very industrial unit, not designed to be very stable. It's about 2.5 feet tall with a base about 3 inches square. My wife kept it on the side table next to where she watches TV. It worked fine, but our young kids would push it over, and the expensive bulbs would break. After the 3rd broken bulb, I decided we would spend less money in the long run if I found a better designed unit.I liked the price of this one, and that the led bulbs wouldn't break. Also the small size would allow her to more easily move it around.
It worked fine for her, and I tried it myself to see if it would make me more alert in the mornings. It worked great for that, but I don't watch TV in the morning, so I use it while working. I found that the led light is very directional, so I constantly have to monitor where my head is in relation to the light direction. The angle of brightest light is very narrow, only about 5 degrees or so.
Also, the stand only allows a few degrees of vertical angle adjustment. It doesn't seem really designed to allow any vertical adjustment at all; it's just that if you partially close it, the angle is slightly different.
We still had an extra bulb for the old one, so I decided to try it myself where I work. When not in use I put it away where our kids can't knock it over. It has a much wider angle of brightest light than this led unit. It has no vertical adjustment at all, but it's angle is so wide it doesn't need one.
So if you're going to use it while sitting quite still as when watching TV or reading, this unit is fine. But if you're going to be moving around a bit as when working, you might want to look at a flourescent model instead.
BTW the timer is a nice touch but in my opinion not really necessary. I would much rather have had more vertical adjustment.
Advantages of this unit:
-great price
-very compact
-led lights won't break or burn out
Disadvantages of this unit:
-very directional light; fine if you keep still, not so much if you're moving your head around as when working, in which case you might want to look at a flourescent model instead.
-very little vertical adjustment.
I'd like to see a led unit with more lights which are mounted at different angles, so the total light is not as directional. That would combine the small size and unbreakable bulbs of the led units, with the less directional light of the flourescent units. Or, come to think of it, maybe some kind of light diffuser mounted in front of the leds could accomplish the same thing.
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I bought this a couple of weeks already and been using it every day. I've shopped around for a SAD light for a while and most were $100+. Despite the fact I am unsure if I really do have the S.A.D. sickness, I still bought one to try out. I am overall very pleased with this unit and the therapy has worked for me. You don't really feel the difference until the first week, so I nearly gave up on the 5th day. I've been setting the unit for 30minutes everyday on the LOW output which claims to be 5000lux. I find LOW or MEDIUM setting bright enough already. I chose not to go with the blue light version because I've read from articles that blue light doesn't work as well (since the natural sunlight is wide spectrum, and the whole point is to emulate sunlight).Shipping took a while, customer service was average, and I'm very happy with the product itself. I'm glad I didn't have to pay for double this price for a something quite simple.
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Slumbervoo Travel Pillow Head Support
Used this recently on a long plane trip to Austin and then had drive to Dallas from there! Made my travels much more comfortable especially after leaving at 4:30 AM. I was actually able to sleep both on the plane and in the car without my head bouncing all over and waking me up. Perfect! And, it didn't take up any space at all in my carry on bag! Just what I needed to make my life a little easier.
Silent Snooz Snore Relief - Unscented (30 Reuses)
I've used this thing for 3 nights now, and it seems to really be working. You just have to get used to the pinching sensation inside your nose. The only problem I have is the price. I bought mine at Walgreens, for around $10. I guess I shouldn't complain because it is working and I did decide to pay that price, but this is nothing more than a tiny piece of moulded rubber. I think $2.99-$3.99 would be more appropriate for what you get.
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This product really worked for my husband. He has high blood pressure and snoring is a symptom in some high blood pressure patients. Husband said he was not dreaming (indication of full sleep cycle with REM) and after using this product for a couple of weeks, he was able to go into full REM. Product work for me as husband's snoring was reduced by 80 to 90 per cent and I was able to sleep in the same room. His snoring was getting so loud I could hear him when I was downstairs. I highly recommend this product. However, I realize that people have different needs and have responses to products. This Silent Snooze definitely worked for us. The cost is high ($12.99) for a small piece of plastic but it is so worth it over not using it.Read Best Reviews of Silent Snooz Snore Relief - Unscented (30 Reuses) Here
It worked very well for me. Who is really happy is my wife. She said she can sleep during all night without any suddenly wake up. I also feel better all day long. I recommend it.Wander
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I was skeptical. Having reviewed products costing more than $50 to combat my snoring, I almost laughed when my beautiful lady brought home a $6.50 item that seemed to be nothing more than a miniature nose clip. For her sake I tried it. WOW! She claims my loud snoring (which has sometimes driven her out of the bedroom) is now nothing more than a muffled humming sound which doesn't bother her at all. I have now used it for over two weeks and she seems contented. To me that is the ultimate in satisfaction.Another more personal note (since I never heard my own snoring) is that it seems to have improved my sleep. I used to awaken several times during the night. Since I began using the product I am sleeping more soundly. This product has been a great surprise. It really does work.
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Air-O-Swiss AOS 7135 Ultrasonic Humidifier - Warm and Cool Mist
I went to a local Bed Bath and Beyond to find silent or near silent humidifier. Salesman introduced this Air-O-Swiss as the best machine on market. He added Venta-Sonic does the same job but costs $50 less, and all other brands can't compare. I bought both units to compare. Air-O-Swiss is a clear winner, hands down.The two machines sat side-by-side. It's clear immediately to everyone that Air-O-Swiss is quieter. Even at highest setting, Air-O-Swiss' noise level and frequency are lower than Venta-Sonic's, and they blend nicely into background. They don't give me headaches as Venta-Sonic. At lower settings, Air-O-Swiss can be virtually silent. With Air-O-Swiss on, I slept very well. The next night was Venta night. Unfortunately, the base machine noise was just as bad as the first unit that I returned earlier for noise problems. I tried to go to sleep with it on but after a few hours, headaches and agitation from the noise made me shut it off and switch on Air-O-Swiss and slept through afterwards.
I kept on alternating units days and nights to observe results from continued operation. After three days, Venta-Sonic unit began to add that strange squeeking noise. Air-O-Swiss gave consistent good near silent performance...and going strong still. Just based on noise-level alone, I had to return Venta-Sonic even though Air-O-Swiss costs $50 more. But that extra costs are further justified by the following:
1. Consistent Performance I can put Air-O-Swiss on automatic mode with preset humidity level before I go to sleep, when I wake up, my bedside humidity reader (far away from the machine) has within 1% margin of error to the preset desired level.
Venta-Sonic however, I can put it to MAX settings, and I get only around 32% sometimes and other times anywhere below 50%.
2. Greater Output Capacity My bedroom is 300 square feet+, half of 600 both machines claim can cover. Air-O-Swiss comfortably reaches my desired level (b/w 40% and 50%) with lower settings (It can go as high as 75%, I only set it up to 50%). Venta-Sonic labors over 8 hours at MAX settings and gets me LESS humidity! It won't get me above 50%.
3. Ease of Use with Digital Control I like Air-O-Swiss' Auto Mode with Desired Humidity Setting. The machine adjusts output automatically. Venta-Sonic only has two dials, you'll have to experiment for a while to find the optimal settings. As soon as atmospheric humidity changes, which can be daily or a few hours, you'd have to re-adjust again...that's like shooting darts in the dark all the time, you can get close if lucky but never on target.
4. Better Mist Venting Notch Design I put both machines on 3-feet-tall dresser. Air-O-Swiss' notch is tilted higher than Venta's. This means when operating cold mist, Air-O-Swiss's disappears into air vs. some Venta's still hit the floor not enough to form condensation but less efficient in humidifying perhaps that contributes to Venta's lower output previously mentioned.
5. Better Craftsmanship Venta-Sonic is a notch below Air-O-Swiss, appears to be made simpler and CHEAPER.
Filter changes and clean up are similar. Venta needs to change filter cup. Air-O-Swiss needs filter cup and once-a-year silver stick change. Both are fool proof. Venta filters are more expensive but Air-O-Swill has extra silver stick. Cost-wise it's similar. I like Air-O-Swiss's option of replacing resins just dump old resin in filter cup and put new packet in and you get a NEW filter this cuts cost by almost 65% and less trash for the environment.
Water tank design is similar. Both fills water upside down. I still prefer Air-O-Swiss because the top is more leveled, easier to sit in sink or bath tub than Venta's tilted top. When moving Venta-Sonic, water spilled between base and tank. I had no problem with Air-O-Swiss.
Anything Air-O-Swiss can improve? Sure! The humidity reader on the machine is adjusted about 13% lower than actual average room humidity. They probably did it to ensure average humidity far away from the unit reaches target, but I think they can do so internally without having to show it. It would be a mistake to read the room humidity off that machine.
After I got the machines, I googled on both. There was one review elsewhere saying that Venta-Sonic broke after a month and half, out of store 30-day warranty and owner took a loss. Air-O-Swiss has 3 year warranty, if I remember correctly, Venta 1 year.
The trouble I went through is worth the finding of the right humidifier for me. Hope this helps those with similar concerns!
I chose the Air-O-Swiss because they have a reputation as a company that produces a high quality products however, after my experience I'm left wondering just how this reputation came about.
The 7135 is initially fantastic it looks great, feels sturdy, is virtually silent and does its job well (although for a humidifier this size in a medium sized studio with brutal central heating, the best you're going to achieve is around 35% humidity). The tank is easy to fill, the unit is easy to maintain and all seems well. One thing I will say is to echo the experience of others who have found that the digital readout on the unit is around 10% out I have a good quality hygrometer which is situated nearby and they both give totally different readings. But not to worry, since I need the unit to go full blast all the time, it does not matter to me what the readout is. It's never going to give me my ideal 45% humidity, so I never need it to shut off.
Now, onto the problem. The first unit I bought in 2007 developed a leak after about 3 months of use. The tank, when filled with water, doesn't leak by itself neither does the reservoir in the base. But put the tank on the reservoir and turn it on and after around 20 minutes water begins to gush from the join between the two. Whatever physical mechanism prevents water from coming out of the tank when the reservoir is full, ceases to work and the result is flooding a disaster if you've gone out and left it running.
I was told that perhaps there was a hairline crack somewhere which was letting air in and screwing with the level of the water in the reservoir. I looked everywhere and concluded that if there is a hairline crack, it's going to be impossible to find. So the store I bought it from exchanged it for a new one. I have to point out that I treated the unit with kid gloves, never banged the tank on anything and was always extremely careful to position the tank on the base gently. Whatever caused it to fail, it wasn't maltreatment.
So, I had a new unit. I didn't use it much because it was the end of the winter anyway, so it was stored in the box in the closet over the spring and the summer. At the time of writing, I've used the new one for approximately 2 months and it's developed exactly the same overflow problem. It only overflows when the tank is on the base and it's switched on, after around 20 minutes of use.
Contacting Air-O-Swiss I've been told that the tank probably has a hairline crack somewhere and that I should order a new tank at a price of $29.99. But two factors are telling me "no."
First of all, this is the second unit I've had and it's developed exactly the same problem after a similar duration of time. This alone tells me that the model itself has an issue but that's not all. I spoke to the women in the store that I bought it from and she told me that they have had quite a few units returned with the same problem. I also spoke to a guy at work recently who has had a couple of these and they overflowed too.
From reading some of the rave reviews here, I suspect that people have rated this product based on its initial performance, which admittedly is great. I wonder how many of them have gone on to experience the same problem as me and many others, a few months down the line.
I think basically what's up is that the tank is not made particularly well and I believe that Air-O-Swiss is fully aware of the issue and figures that they'll just sell replacement tanks and that most people will be happy with that scenario. But it is already enough that I have to buy replacement filters and a silver stick once a year. Add to that the cost of a new tank every few months and it's just not worth it. I honestly feel ripped off with this product and would advise others not to buy it. I know what it's like when you see a bum review on Amazon among lots of rave reviews: the tendency is to think "what's his problem? He just got a faulty unit!" but in this case, I think that given the experience that I've had with two units and the experiences I've heard of others who have had the same unit for a while, the review is justified. Don't waste your money on the Air-O-Swiss, there's a very good chance that yours will leak too.
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I got this to humidify my kids room. Previously we had been using the old vick vaporizer but it only put out for about 6 hours and had some other issues with getting the mineral content of the water just right.Anyway this is without a doubt the best humidfier I've ever used. Setup was a little confusing at first (where little parts went. The tube hole through the tank was a little disconcerting but after I understood its function I saw it wasn't going to slosh water everywhere.
For a humidfier it has a amazing number of options.
Warm Mist vs Cool
I had always used "warm mist" but my wife wanted "cool mist", this was the only one that had both. Warm and cool are relative terms however. When I think of warm mist I think of the Vicks which can scald you if you get to close. It heats the room up in operation. This device the warm mist is sort of warm. It takes a few minutes to warm up and if you put your hand over the output you can feel its warm but not hot. It goes to warm by pre-heating the water before it hits the vaporizer. In cool mist it just vaporizes.
Output-
You have two output controls, relative humidity and mist volume for lack of a better term. Think of it as fan speed (but no fan)You set the humidity and it spits out water as needed. I don't know where the sensor is but the position of the output nozzel can really affect its reading.
The tank seems to hold enough water for 24 hours of output or 2-3 nights of use. The output is plenty adequate for a bedroom.
Controls-
Lots of controls on/off, heat/no heat, humidity, output, timer, auto mode and more. This is the big difference betwen this and the lower end model. Someone finally figured out how to put a timer on a humidifier (imagine that). So it runs as many hours as you set it. The sleep mode sets all settings automatically and runs 8 hours. I love it.
Noise-
What noise, this thing is silent. No bubbling or hissing or fan noises.
Filling the tank-
Take it out, flip it, unscrew the deminerlization cartridage and fill er up. Not the most stable but it works. Carry handle makes it easy to take back.
Its everything you could possibaly want in a humidifier. Low maintence, easy enough to fill, quite, lots of settings for any need.
Beats the heck out of the old vicks and some fan based whicking mold catching filter units I've used. The closet thing I ever had was a drugstore one that spit out the good stuff for 15 minutes and then broke. This is a quality product (and price) and should last (I've had it 2 weeks at the time of writing). It may be expensive but it does what you want and will outlast many of the others. If you've got the money its worth it.
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I've had my Air-O-Swiss 7135 for a little over a year now and I think it's absolutely wonderful. It shoots a very fine mist through the tube on top, which you can turn to face whichever direction you like, in a 360-degree plane. (The instructions do tell you that the humidifier should be put on a table, not on the floor.) It also operates very quietly. You don't hear any fan and you only occasionally hear the sound of trickling water. I leave mine set on automatic. Simply select the humidity level you want in your house and this little appliance will turn itself on and off seamlessly to keep the humidity level near what you've selected. I consider the other features secondary to the ease of operation.My only complaint so far with this item is with filling the reservoir. You have to turn the reservoir upside down to fill it, and it's large enough that holding it under a faucet can be a chore. (I find myself filling the reservoir every 24 to 36 hours.) The only fix I can suggest to the manufacturer is to allow you to pour water into an opening in the top of the reservoir so that you wouldn't have to remove the reservoir to fill it. Still, I love this humidifier.
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I'd love to give this unit more than three stars because I like almost everything about it. It humidifies really well. I can really tell the difference in humidity level after even 1 hour in my bedroom. Much better than the evaporative humidifier I used to have. I think the humidistat works well, it's very easy to use and I like how it can have a sleep mode, it has variable "humidifying levels" that allow the user to adjust how much humidity is coming out, better than just a fan speed adjustment.The thing is practically invisible to the ear. The occasional trickle of water but otherwise silent as the tomb. The tank, while not complicated to fill, is not the best design I've seen. Yes, you have to flip it upside down, but that's fairly typical of tabletop humidifiers I believe; at least it is of the ones I have owned.
However, my biggest problem with this humidifier is the white dust it spews EVERYWHERE! I don't know if it's because I have softened water at my house, but my whole bedroom is coated in this white dust. It gets everywhere! And I am using there demineralization cartridge and still have the problem. I called their tech support, which was very difficult to do, and they were of no help. Just "that's why ultrasonic humidifiers are unpopular" was their response!! What sort of response is that??
So, unless I buy distilled water to use in this thing, which would be a rather ridiculous expense, I have to deal with the dust. So, it looks like I'll have to sacrifice the quiet operation of a warm mist humidifier for a noisy evaporative cooler.
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