What kind of water should be used? Tap? Purified (using a Pur water filter)? Distilled? Thanks.
1586052
Any type if water will work, ive been using it with tap water and works great!
1586053
i use Purified water. I don't recommend using Tap water. Haven't tried distilled.
378848
I use tap water and have had no problem. I don't think there'd be any problem with distilled water either, but there's not a restriction on the water used.
1749005
I'd recommend using filtered water. But if you don't have a filtering pot or bottled water then use the tap water.
834965
The one I purchased does not require distilled water so I use regular tap water. So far everything is fine. If after prolonged use there is buildup, like all the other steaming products, vinegar and water should clear that up nicely.
932719
Yes it's better to use distilled water. It's a cleaner water and it won't clog it up.
603561
No, tap water is fine. Distilled takes out some chemicals. If you have very hard water, you may want to use filtered water. I use tap water.
70408
You have to use purified water. They dont look even close to the picture in shape or looks.
1263661
i just use regular old tap water, it has a filter in it (doesnt need to be replaced)... they say to clean it out once a week... im sure if you really wanted to you could use filtered water, but its fine with just tap water :)
193716
I use bottled water and it works great. But the manual says to use tap water so either would be fine.
1652920
The instructions do not specify to use distilled water. I use cool tap water. Definitely need to clean according to instructions. I am very happy with this humidifier.
605821
In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money... » Read More In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all. « Show Less
715168
I don't know the real answer to this question but....I always use filtered water. Our water here is full of floride and sodium and something other than tap water just seems to be a good idea.
2022706
Distilled or boiled (and cooled) would be best, but it gets expensive at a gallon per day, so I used tap (well water that's softened). I bought a replacement filter for next season. Also, someone suggested adding a bit of hydrogen peroxide once a week, and I think that helped. If it sits, it will get slimy, so keep it running or empty and dry it if not using after a day or so.
1550509
I use tap water, but I only make enough to last me a few days. Then the container is cleaned and I start again. If you want to make it last longer, use distilled or purified water. Or boil water and let cool.
1872032
If you are on public water, it has a trace of chlorine in it and you can add it as is. If you are untreated well water, you should use distilled water and add a puritab (included) instead.
2022704
i use tap because NYC tap water quality is excellent and not too hard ie does not contain high concentration of calcium. using distilled or spring water will become expensive, so if you have hard water filter it with brita or pur. otherwise a solution called CLR can help clean up the scaling.
336424
It recommends distilled water but I use tap water and so far no problems. I am still very pleased with this purchase after using this machine on a weekly basis for several months now.