It appears this unit is not anti-bacterial. Anyone else having issues with bacteria growth?
788163
We have been using it about a month now and have not noticed any problems. We only fill it about half full at a time so that it is emptied and cleaned about once a week.
788164
Stuff grows in water; just the way life is. It's very easy to scrub the unit. I wash it with dish soap every fill. That keeps it clean. Just like any dog water bowl, it'll grow slime if you don't.
788165
I bought this same item awhile back. I do not have any problems with bacteria. But I have three dogs one which is a big black lab. I refill and clean it about every three to four days. I would suggest not filling it up that way you are putting clean water in more often. Hope this helps.
788166
I have not had problems with bacterial growth, but I clean it regularly. Hope this helps you.
1389850
I have had two units now and they both have done this. My husband and I think it's due to hard water and the mineral build up. You can deep clean it, we have used a mineral cleaner on it not sure what the company would think of that. However we are back to having to get a new one due to build up. We will try distilled water only next time.
553228
That hasn't happened to me at all yet. I put filtered water in mine and have had absolutely no build up and I clean with vinegar about twice a week.
1172978
Mine as well has the same problem.I have'nt try to have it diagnose with the technician.At the moment I'm not using it.I use other brand.So, I advise you to send to authorized technician and fix the problem before it burms totally.
205555
Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or something similar to unclog it. Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or... » Read More Yes, and you will continue to see this. It's the minerals from your water. You have to clean and descale it regularly, using either vinegar or citric acid. A tablespoon or two of vinegar in your water when it begins to get flaky or when the sides of the unit begin to look frosted. Run the unit through a cycle, drain it, then run at least two more loads of just water through it. Should remove all the scale. I usually do this about once every two months. Also the little filter on the floor of the inside of the unit, the steel mesh one, comes off and should be scrubbed with a toothbrush or something similar to unclog it. « Show Less
1120747
Once I removed the spongy water filter from inside the fixture mine has been fine. If you did not remove that filter I would start there. Maybe you are getting build up caught in it. Mine has been working great with no drop in pressure.
327597
The same here. I know I turned down the level of water added to the air this year becsue I found mold in the attic. Have you changed the pad in the machine as ours was coated with minerals which may inhibit the humidifying action.
595342
I have not tried harsh chemicals. Clean dish rag and hot water works well for me as I have not joined the anti-bacterial crowd.
726708
You must have something wrong with your system. I installed mine a month ago. I'm on a community well and the water quality is terrible. Slug of iron would appear about every third day or so. Since I installed the Home Master, the water has been perfect. I would call Home Master and talk to their tech support.
204442
The unit works fine but I found tiny black residue at the bottom of the pot once in a while. I called customer support of the seller company, they were very responsive and send me a new one right away. However I found the second unit with the same issue after a while, so now I rinse the pot through every time before I refill water in it. If the seller company carry another model, I will recommend try their other model instead. I have no problem with the seller, just this model may have a design flaw. I am still using it though.
1209012
Absolutely not. This is a filter, not a water purification unit. Does not remove any bacteria.
1946172
I have a septic and I use them. Doesn't seem to bother it! Now I don't have one of the newer ones (airiation system) but it shouldn't matter.
540007
Hello! Clean this item with water or PDX Anti Bacterial Toy Cleaner. Hope this helps.
331802
I've used Vinegar water - with no issues. I've also used other solutions with no problems. As to why they don't recommend - you have to ask them, but I'm sure it's to cover themselves.
1192483
Nope, I have a septic and I checked this too... On the bottle it says Septic Safe! I'll post a picture in a second.http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/B0047528HM/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_0?ie=UTF8&index;=0
1704773
I second what T. Genovese said. You won't become immune to it. It has a physical property like a magnet to the bacteria. So it'll keep doing what it does.
1877988
Sounds like calcium build up. Do you have hard water in your area? I have used vinegar for that problem but not for anything that is silver (turns it black).