do you need to use distilled water with this iron?
1953721
that works best to keep the calcium deposits to a minimum; you can use regular water
1953722
It says distilled water is not necessary. However, we have our own well water supply, and there is lime in the water. Therefore, I still choose to use distilled water in my iron. It's a great iron!
1953723
I don't know if you "need to" but I do so as no build-up can happen. All in all I'm very pleased with this iron even tho it's a tad heavier than my old on.
1949820
I'm not sure if you have to but, to extend the life of the iron, I use bottled water due to the fact that we have hard well water.
205132
I use tap water and have NO issues but i make sure i drain all extra water out of iron and show the wife what to do when im not around, so with that like i said , we have had NO issues and it's hands down the best iron we have bought, i keep it on almost full steam, uses more water but i also spray my shirts and jeans with the iron and like i said hands down it's AWESOME, hope this helps, just make sure if u buy its made in Germany, hope u enoy, the cost is alittle up there but what this iron does and has performed for us both, i would never look at another
1861871
no instructions dont say you have to use distilled water. i use tap water .
510709
I use distilled water I do not believe it is required this is a very large unit. Probably wouldn't buy it again
107262
I usually use plain tap water, but I think they suggest distilled because if you have high mineral content in your water supply it can cause a build-up in the iron and cause it not to work properly over time.
2176709
It should be distilled although I use reverse osmosis processed water which seems to work fine.
325845
As far as I know, yes. I usually use distilled water in mine. Work's great. Work's even better with the Hornady gun cleaning solution.
2157538
Shahed, Using distilled water will save you having to clean the boiler element. Filtered water won't help. Whether it's worth it or not depends on how hard your tap water is. If it's very hard, distilled water is the way to go.
1201233
you have to use distilled water as long as its a nice dry climate with a lot of flies
664816
We have been using regular tap water, as the instructions for the iron allow. But if your water is rather "hard" (meaning it contains chemicals and it is difficult to get many suds when using soap and water to wash your hands, etc.) then distilled water would probably be the better way to go.
1325669
I only use distilled water. There is an element that can be cleaned, so I would assume if you took a paper towel with some rubbing alcohol and cleaned it every few days it would be okay.
999943
Hello preferably use distilled waterbut the iron has a system Vents Stay-Clean system and if you could use tap waterAn anti-calcium system Prevents steam vents clogged by Reducing the sediment build-up in the vaporizing chamber of the iron.Thank You!!
834965
The one I purchased does not require distilled water so I use regular tap water. So far everything is fine. If after prolonged use there is buildup, like all the other steaming products, vinegar and water should clear that up nicely.
89276
I use tap water all the time, always have. I am in Western New York - we don't have hard water here. That may make a difference in whether or not you can get away with tap water in your iron.
1152483
Yes. But, if you have a lot calcium in your water I would use distiller water.
1555723
You don't have to use distilled water...I do though, just so I don't have to clean as often...I do use citrus essential oils...lemon, lime grapefruit...this is a great product!