Does it use tap water or is filtered water necessary?
2040338
I used tap water as well as filtered water, I preferred the filtered water because the ice seemed to be more clear
1114287
We just use tap water. There is a filter that the water is drawn through that filters out calcium and other impurities. You can scrub that filter with a small brush and hot water to clean off the build up that gets on it.
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
1699566
Yes. A filter is unnecessary. However, depending on whether your water source is full of minerals or organics, you might want to add a filter. I added a filter.
1326982
It uses tap water with an added cleaning solution. A small bottle of the solution comes with it.
2122161
I use regular tap water. The manual in fact says to use untreated tap water. The manual does suggest a mix of distilled and tap water when the tape water is very hard. Use tap water.
1152488
Yeah, I use tap water for mine. Just be sure to follow the 24-hr soaking instructions on the main filter unit if you're starting with tap water.
1344958
I always use tap water. You'll need to use the brush to clean it at least once a week due to the build up from the tap water but otherwise it will still work.
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.
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.
1139610
you can use filtered tap water (like from a brita) . it works better than just tap water.
584753
Ideally you should use distilled water. Filtered water at least. Tap water may contain substances that will kill it slowly over time.
472452
We use county tap water and/or reverse osmosis water. It has a filter. I assumed it's purpose is to filter impurities. If you are using well water with a high iron content, that may reduce the life of the filter.
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.
193716
I use bottled water and it works great. But the manual says to use tap water so either would be fine.
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.
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.