http://www.fixya.com/support/vicksSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t898337-thick_cloud_steamYesterday we cleaned our humidifier and put a new filter in it and after about 20 minutes of it being on, it set off our smoke alarm and the whole room was filled with a thick cloud of steam and kind of smelled funny. Our 4.5 month old babies were in...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t396682-no_steamI checked the water level, but once I plug in the humidifier - no steam is generated. It has been working fine until now. Any ideas?Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t543639-no_steamdo you put the salt in the water or in the part that makes the steam?Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t382489-replacement_tank_vicks_cool_mist_v3500nThe cat knocked over the humidifier and the tank broke. Where can I get a replacement tank?Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t317463-crane_penguin_humidifieri just got the crane penguin humidifier yesturday, filled it up pluged it in 5 hours later woke up and it's not working?! can't get it to work and i cant find the instruction manual, please help!Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t300942-mold_in_vicks_cool_mist_vaporizerHi, I was wondering what can I use (if anthing at all) to clean mold from inside my cool mist humidifier. Note* I am worried about using a cleaner with a chemical that will then mix in with the vapors and form in the air surrounding my daughter as...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t631722-sterilizationHow can I sterilize my humidifier?Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t306212-stanage_smellHi i bought a new 5100 vick humidifier i see the visible mist the problem is that the mist has an unpleasant smell what to do? thanks NirFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t418938-produces_ton_white_dustI got this humidifier because of the filter and because it said it won't produce white dust- it produces enough white dust to cover the entire top floor of my house... why is that??? I want to throw the thing out and go buy a cheap one- but really...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t225560-water_floor_around_humidifierMy vicks cool mist humidifier leaves the carpet area around it wet. I have it on top of a two step stool in my daughters room. I have to lay towels all around it & on the first step of the stool. Is there something I need to do ~ I was under the...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t427796-vicks_v5100_need_helpa_operatehow to operate the vicks5100 humidifer, cannot find manual is there a fill linsFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t197772-filling_humidifierI bought the humidifier from a friend and I got a new filter. How do I fill it with water. Of course there wasn't a manual or instructions with it. thank youFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t875373-spitting_water_instead_steamthe vaporiser is "spitting" out water, instead of a steady steam.now what ?Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t384577-reset_light_comes_unit_stops_operatingI completely cleaned all hard water deposits and inside of tank. Unit works for about 5 minutes expelling generous amounts of warm steam. Then unit stops, reset light comes on which indicates unit needs water. Tank is full. I turn it off...wait 5...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t523585-missing_partI bought this humidifier at a yard sale but I think it's missing a part. I have the blue reservoir, the white base, the screw cap. But at the bottom of the inside of the base I feel like there needs to be something to catch the water. I did just buy...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t374353-white_dustsince using this humidifier I have a fairly heavy layer of white dust all over the room and tend to fee that this dust is also settling on the baby. Is this harmful and why is this happening when it is advertised to have a filter that minimizes this...Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t427785-vicks_5100_humidifer_need_help_fillinghow to operate the vicks5100 humidifer, cannot find manual is there a fill linsFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t239351-medicinewhere does the medicine goFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t465680-vicks_400i was given to me.for.my granchild with no instructions HELPFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t279062-need_clean_filterHi, I lost my manual for the Vicks V3100. I bought a new filter today and installed it. I need to know how to clean the filter when it needs it. ThanksFri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t396313-filling_waterWITHOUT APPEARING STUPID BUT CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO FILL THIS UNIT. WITH ALL THE WRITTING ON THIS UNIT I THING A SIMPLE "PICTURE " WOULD BE BETTER ???Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t385632-humidifer_white_dust_no_filterI have a humidifer that does not require a filter I have white dust. What should I do?Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t387093-odorI purchased a Vicks Ultrasonic V5100 N Humidifier last week. I changed the water every day. On the 3rd day, the mist smelled musty, like an old trunk left in a basement. What can I do to make the air smell fresh? Please advise. Thank you.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 04:35:17 GMT