what type of water do i put into the humidifier, tap water, distilled water, spring water?
1114286
Hi I hope you enjoy the heater as much as I do. I have a well so I put well water in it any water should work
1114287
We just use tap water. There is a filter that the water is drawn through that filters out calcium and other impurities. You can scrub that filter with a small brush and hot water to clean off the build up that gets on it.
1476114
If this is right after you put water in the humidifier, let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then turn on. The water needs to permeate the filter and the machine before running. If that isn't it, I fear your machine has issues that are too severe to fix.
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I use distilled water in mine. I keep a gallon by each ironing board. You can use tap water but then it depends on the type of tap water in your area. Reliable Corp. recommends the following: ° Distilled water° Softened water (from a household water softener)° Filtered water with low mineral content (counter top unit or store bought)° Tap water (if your tap water is hard, this is the least recommended)Hope this helps!Smiles,Love2Sew&Quilt;
2022705
Distilled would be best, but way too inconvenient and expensive. I use filtered, tap water and an ionic silver cube to prevent bacterial build up.
326644
Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.
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.
1574594
We would recommend regularly cleaning the humidifier with vinegar or using distilled water in the unit.
776930
the company advises you to use non-chlorinated water. i only use spring water. Perhaps filtered water, but you it might also need to be fluoride free
885101
Because we have hard water, I use bottled Spring water. The operating instructions say most tap water can be used. If hard water then distilled or me mineralized water should be used but do not use water that has been processed through a home water softening system because this water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. Do not use linen or scented water in the steam iron because they stain fabrics or damage iron.
787420
It actually has to be tap water. The instructions said that distillers water will damage the diffuser.
1455198
The instructions do not state what type of water. I use distilled so it doesn't get a build-up on the unit.
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We only use distilled water. Do not know if regular tap water will work... we are on a well and might be too hard for the machine.
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Depends on house water. If you have good water, conditioned or water softener. It is real easy. Every second time you refill the water tanks just take the bottom part that holds the filter to the sink. fill the sink with water with the filter in the sink. with the drain plugged and run the water into the center of the filter to back flush the filter. After the water is running thru rinse the bottom part of the humidifier and the p2 cartridge. Put the filter and p2 cartridge back into the base when rinsed. take base and filter back where your using the humidifier, Refill the water tanks and install them, Your done. After a couple times you'll see how dirty the filter gets between rinsing and you can adjust the cleaning frequency to your house and water conditions. I have a water softener and only have to clean it about once a month. I DO TURN THE FILTER OVER every time I refill the water containers so the filter doesn't get dried out. If you have real hard water you will have to clean more often and probably replace filter if it gets too clogged up once in the middle of the season. That little blue plastic thing (P2 cartridge) in the bottom of the humidifier will help to control hard water too and you can get them at Wall Mart and other stores like that. I really like mine and first one lasted three years then I dropped it and broke it I now have my second one and am more careful not to drop it.
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There actually is a related filter, or "demineralization cartridge", if you don't want area around the humidifier to show a white mineral residue (or your lungs to accumulate the same if you operate it near your bed). It's designed to screw on in place of the OEM water tank cap, and reminds me of a Brita water filter insert. I found it sold as a "Sunbeam Demineralization Cartridge", model SDC2300-UM. Here's one source: http://www.jardenstore.com/productdetails.aspx?pid=2517
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Any water will work although we recommend minimum of filtered water, we are located in FL and the unit comes with a 1 year warranty have a great day!
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Refill at bottom. Demineralization Cartridge, little round gizmo on bottom. Comes off to fill water. Place it back on, flip it over & carry with handle. Place back on humidifier with handle on top. Great for small room:)
584755
I would recommend only distilled water. Drinking water or tap water could have impurities that might harm the plant. We've only used distilled and had nothing but good results.