Is there a way to filter tap water so it's distilled, rather than buying gallons of distilled water every few days?
833201
Buy one of those portable water filter and filter the water that way. Then use that to pour into the humidifier tank
1811997
I use tap water. It says distilled is better but i haven't had any issues. Been using it weekly since i got it about 5 months ago
510709
I use distilled water I do not believe it is required this is a very large unit. Probably wouldn't buy it again
1013433
There is a box of little activated carbon filters that I looked at and tossed. I can think of few reasons one might want to filter distilled water (and even fewer good reasons), but I can't imagine the pathetic little carbon pouches and even more pathetic placement method would be useful in any scenario.The filters seem an afterthought to let marketing claim this technically has a filter. Like the others said, it's a great distiller with no replacement parts needed. Fill, distill, collect, clean, repeat.
242684
Yes you still need to replace it. Distilled water is not treated and often is able to grow more bacteria (no chlorine) so your filter can actually become a breeding ground for bacteria that are put into the air should you not replace it regularly.
627678
I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
1250020
You should always mix with distilled water which you can buy at any grocery or pharmacy (best to use deionized water if you have access). This prevents ions or other impurities in tap water to react.
1710937
As far as I know, there is no filter. The manual says you should use distilled water in it.
2157537
I've tried both filtered and tap and filtered and filtered is more work but I think it keeps the inside cleaner longer. But since I fill it twice a day for my small apt. I just use tap water and it seems to run just fine. So it's really up to you. I'm not in a position to go to the expense of distilled water for my purposes.
102871
No you do not filters. You do need to use distilled water. This product works very well. You will love this product. You do need the oil that they recommend for this product. It can run not stop for 3 hours then shut off when the water is low or it can run for 7 hours.
865213
filters are not expensive, last any months. use vinegar to clean distill pot before each use , just let vinegar sit for 30" and rinse. no other cleaning is needed.
2140939
Yes I use my machine several times per day and it works great each time. I would use distilled water so that you don't have to descale often.
1586053
i use Purified water. I don't recommend using Tap water. Haven't tried distilled.
2176708
They do suggest distilled water, but I have been using regular water and I have no problems. I have 8 humidifiers (3 different types that all use a sponge) and I have used regular tap water for a few years. The only potential problem that I can see would be if the tap water has a high mineral content.
1664276
I would contact the company and clarify. I use filtered tap water, but to be sure, I'd believe the company over a description on Amazon.
382838
You can buy a filter for it, but it is not required to make it work. I use distilled water in mine and there is no danger.
45312
Distilled water would not be a bad idea, however my wife's lasted 25 years and she used only tap water, and she bought another one when it quit.