If you use tap water, doesn't it damage the life span of the unit?
2086874
I if your tap eater is very hard, you should use distiller water. Otherwise, medium to soft should be ok.
2086875
I have used it quite a bit and have only used tap water and haven't had a problem. I don't know if you with more use and time.
2086876
Probably, but to what extent depends on your tap water. I use tap water in mine and it is behaving fine after a couple of years, but my water is not particularly hard. I have heard that running vinegar through it helps to clean mineral deposits if you use tap water. I don't know if it cleans the deposits, but it definitely helped with a carpet stain...
2086877
It's made to use tap water, but if you are worried about it, call their customer service # and asked them.
2086878
It really depends on how hard your tap water is. I have naturally soft water at our house so the unit is fine. If you are really concerned even with soft water or need to use a water softener for your house then use distilled water.
2086879
I don't know for sure, but I would think so. I think the hard water residue or water softner residue would build up. I know it shortened the life of my steam iron. Personally I wouldn't chance it. Go on Haan.com for more info.
2086880
I did use tap water but only used the unit twice so I don' t have an answer to that question.
1671320
Mostly because they are worried about rinsing the beneficial bacteria off of their used filter cartridges. I don't do that, I just rinse it off in tap water, but generally you clean the filters at the same time you do water changes, so it works out that you have the tank water hanging around. In my opinion, if the beneficial bacteria can be killed in your tank by rinsing the filter cartridge with tap water, then you have a very weak tank and maybe need some supplement.
1299607
yes, although it will last longer if you add bottled distilled or filtered water from your fridge. The purer the water, the longer the filter will last. I have had mine for 8 moths, and have not had to change the filter
1675262
I use tap water not purified and have not had any trouble. I do clean the filters pretty regularly if its running a lot.
504236
nope, at least I don't. I gave had mine for about two months and just have been using tap water.
1029650
its ok to use tap water but they recommend using half tap water and half demineralized water but I have not have any problems using just tap water
1963252
Ideally, yes. For best results, you're supposed to use distilled water (which can be picked up at the supermarket for very cheap.) However, I never used it, and mine still works fine almost 4 years later. So it's your choice - I'm not confident it will make a difference.
1198766
No. It has additional minerals that counteract the osmotic process in the unit that will lead to less efficiency, and a shortened service life for the washer ultimately leading to corrosion that will rust the unit out.
1888022
Sorry to say I returned the unit and purchased something else. However most units can use tap water but the real issue is the component in the water minerals, calcium, lime etc. So u have to clean it every couple of days or the build up affects the operation
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 :)
326648
I guess I just learned that I should have used distilled water. Mine's clogged from using cold tap water, but I had it for over 10 years. (I think mine was the first model. I remembered that I ordered it from one of those commercials). But it does still work for the first 15 mins, than the reset button constantly lights on.
193716
I use bottled water and it works great. But the manual says to use tap water so either would be fine.
667293
Yes, and contrary to what the company argues it doesn't last as long as the old design. When the top of pitcher is filled with tap water, some of the filter material floats out into the water on top of filter. Was an outstanding product until company became greedy and started recycling filters in El Paso (or maybe they are taken across the border)? Those that don't know that there was a design change must be fairly recent customers.
1675264
I have only used tap water and our water is coming from our own well. Have never used purified water and don't know that it's even necessary. At the end of the year before I put the humidifier in storage for the summer, I throw the white perforated filter in the dish washer, let it air dry and then put it in a plastic bag for storage until next winter. Haven't had any problem and we've had the humidifier four years. Hope this answer helps.
1885285
You should replace with newly treated water. If your close to five years start to consume / use the older water so you don't waste it.
776931
I do not know, as I have never used it with tap water. The instructions say do not use regular tap water. However I love the machine and the water. Nothing but Great things to say.
1635443
I do both and it depends on where you live, whether you need a filter. When I was visiting San Diego (their tap water is not so great) so I used it there. I have used it without the filter as well and can barely tell the difference. I hope this helps you. :)