What kind of water should you use? Spring, Distilled, Tap?
2022703
I used tap water that runs through my undersink water filter. That keeps most of the hard water minerals out which can cause a problem of buildup inside the humidifier.
2022704
i use tap because NYC tap water quality is excellent and not too hard ie does not contain high concentration of calcium. using distilled or spring water will become expensive, so if you have hard water filter it with brita or pur. otherwise a solution called CLR can help clean up the scaling.
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.
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.
2022707
I use plain tap water and it works just fine for me. We have well water treated by Culligan, however, and I don't know if this makes a difference. I have never used anything but tap water in any humidifier.
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.
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
2235046
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.
1034931
it's better to use distilled water or reverse osmosis water. Avoid mineral water since certain minerals can potentially degrade the H202
2081855
No. I use spring water or filtered. I usually use a bottle from the store specifically for this; you don't use much so it lasts a long time. However, when I run out, I just use the water from my zero filter.
2086874
I if your tap eater is very hard, you should use distiller water. Otherwise, medium to soft should be ok.
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.
256072
Tap water contains toxins such as pharmaceuticals, heavy metals, chlorine, fluoride, etc. The reason to use Spring Water is that Spring water contains some minerals as opposed to toxins in tap water.
684783
Distilled water only, as a rule. Tap may have impurities that could promote mold and mildew growth. You could also use the Xikar refill solution, but it is pointless. Just distilled water and you are good to go!
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.
715167
Yes,...I use tap water and oils all the time...but it is best if you use filtered water...because it comes free of foreign matter.The most important issue is that you clean and air it out after every use...water left to itself tends to fester.
1839962
Distilled water is not very good for drinking. It has no minerals and can be acidic. Filtered water is best.
278988
Have always used cold tap water, but I would think distilled water would be better, and yes it would last longer, and you may not need to clean as often.
326469
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;
603561
No, tap water is fine. Distilled takes out some chemicals. If you have very hard water, you may want to use filtered water. I use tap water.
1625279
Regular tap water is fine. There are directions for descaling the boiler in the owners manual.
47086
You are only supposed to use distilled water. If you use tap water, minerals can build up and break it. If you used distilled water and it broke, call the company and they should honor their warranty.