how often does the unit need to be cleaned and does it require water?
1698717
Well, it doesn't require cleaning , it is totally safe and clean , minimum maintenance .. It doesn't need water , just es central oils and that's it !' I love it !!!
554528
I haven't owned this unit for very long, but according to the manual, other than changing the filter, stones and a simple cleaning the ceramic filter, that is the only maintenance required. Also, although I have had problems with algae growing in other water filtering units, this one is not in light very much due to its location and the fact that I live in AK and have only owned it during the dark months so far.
1433776
I have been running this unit almost nightly for a few weeks. Haven't cleaned yet. They recommend not letting water/oil sit in unit while not in use. I am careful to let it run until it turns off, then dispose of small amount of water left and thoroughly wipe out with soft cloth.
547655
I use regular tap water so I only clean the tank every 3 or 4 months and I'm not sure it needs it that often and no it is not the least bit difficult.
554530
We have very little maintenance on this unit. We have owned it over a year and the most I have done is wash the ceramic dome twice. We are very pleased with the performance and taste of the water. I would add however, that when we first got it, it took several weeks before the taste of the water was exceptional.
914796
a little warm soapy water and the brush that comes with the unit, just takes a few minutes.....hope this helps!
2079775
Every other day and then I clean it once a week by putting white vinegar and water in it and then run it for 1/2 an hour. Hope this helps
177919
I was advised by a friend that introduced me to this steam cleaner to ONLY use water. They have owned this model for many years. Based on the following directions from the users guide, I believe anything other than water would cause damage or problems to the unit.To ensure that your machine operates correctly over along period, rinse out the water tank once a month to remove lime-scale deposits. A vinegar solution or a proprietory de-scaler solution can be used to clean inside the water tank.
547659
I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
1207280
yes the unit has 2 plates and a back filter that needs to be cleaned depending on usage
1207885
I don't have that problem. I clean everything at least once a week. Breaking down the entire unit.
2197027
The water reservoir is not separate from the unit itself. I use distilled water and I'm hoping that will help keep it clean over a period of time.
201131
Cleaning isn't required or possible, since the unit burns mold particles rather than filters air. Ours seemed very effective. We use it to reduce molds that come in from the open window. Our first unit lasted 2.5 years before burning out this past weekend. We'd already bought a second unit for a different location. I'll be buying a replacement for the one that just died.
1814292
Mine our about a year old and no issues with water inside the units and that is going through a car wash at least 2 times a week.
1064808
I've owned a unit about two years. I replaced the filter after year 1 and just replaced it the second time. The unit seemed to work OK, but the filter does get a little "grungy". I'd say replace at least once a year (I only run the unit during the winter and early Spring months-November to April)
146141
I had mine for several years before I bought a new one. I just cleaned the old one regularly
554526
We have very little maintenance on this unit. We have owned it over a year and the most I have done is wash the ceramic dome twice. We are very pleased with the performance and taste of the water.