Does this need distilled water or will tap work fine?
841953
I have used tap water without any problem for about five months now. Not sure what the official recommendation is.
2205433
Tap water should actually be used instead of distilled water, its just better for the iron overall. One way to prevent dripping is to make sure you dont fill above the max line. If problems continue, please contact Sunbeam direct for more troubleshooting and assistance.
278989
We use tap water and periodically follow the instructions to use vinegar to keep it working properly. Given the amount of water needed to fill it, I wouldn't spend the extra money to buy distilled water. We have quite a bit of calcium in our tap water and have not found it to be a problem with this humidifier. Hope this helps.
1413657
I asked my doctor and he strongly recommended distilled water only -- no tap, no filtered. There's just too much of a risk of infection from tap water. I wouldn't chance it.
2086880
I did use tap water but only used the unit twice so I don' t have an answer to that question.
1922069
Distiller water is recommended. It will be better for the life of the steamer. Tap water has harsh minerals.
1139611
Yes you must use distilled water;ordinary faucet work works too. If you won't drink it don't put it in the machine.
1455198
The instructions do not state what type of water. I use distilled so it doesn't get a build-up on the unit.
1344956
I used non-distilled water. It didn't work either way. The water dripped through the bottom of the machine, all over my dresser (and the electronic components inside) rendering it useless (many of the reviewers had the same problem...defective). Save your money. :-/
2253530
Might be suggested but I would believe no...we started with filtered water...than just used tap. Albeit our tap is descaled and softened.
1286301
I had the sam problem. I wasn't using DISTILLED water. It is a MUST. Clean the glass bowl and with white vinegar. Run steamer again with a about a cap full of vinegar to clean out the upper tubing. It will work fine after that. Remember, ONLY use distilled water.
2022708
I have been using distilled because our tap water is quite hard and I think it will help to keep any build up to a minimum.
6567
Mine works fine, also. I only use distilled water because it is "highly recommended" in the manual.
336425
Yes. I use filtered tap water. Some people use distilled water, but I find that tap water works just fine.
787420
It actually has to be tap water. The instructions said that distillers water will damage the diffuser.
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.
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.