Will this work without the water filter?
940274
yes. we do not have a water filter, just use a combo of filtered water from our 'fridge and distilled water. we descale it regularly.
2196490
Thank you for your question! A filter is not required for this system to operate properly.
468885
Yes. However, you need a few more parts. You can order the kit they have and go to lowes and get the correct parts to make it work or go build your own kit at lowes. Maybe they have improved their connections but be ready for a lowes trip. The filter works great, water is great. Just be ready for that trip to lowes for connections.
1918461
Yes! That's exactly how we use it. We have never installed the filter since we have water delivery as well.
2129287
I don't think so. The device has not enough water force to clean the area without using a hand
2201719
Yes. Use RO or drinking water and run threw zero water filter. PH up to 7.4 using ph meter to verify.
1699568
Yes it is easier to install without the filter. With the filter you need a T on the cold water in line that you have to get extra from plumbing supply
2180929
There is not a filter required on this particular model. It works fine, I've had for several months at work but it's a half gallon so it's goes through the water a bit faster than the ones I have at home but I've been quite happy with this one. Good luck!
195374
Yes. I have a very good and clean water supply and I do not use a cartridge.
620689
Hi! It should, but I haven't checked yet. I would need to send the water for examination which is not cheap as I haven't find any other cheaper way to do it. If I will have some results, I will try to update the review.
130783
Nope. No filter required. Nothing required but water. We love ours! Works well.
1287310
Yes. The filter extends down into the bottle. Without it, there is no way to draw water up into the device.
1748729
yes. But, I do not recommend this item. We bought 2 and neither one works properly with or without the filter. We used their old style water system for years but it has been discontinued.
1699569
Yes, I installed mine without a filter. Been running great for 10 years. Besides, I didn't think I needed a filter for boiling water.
2073716
It will probably function, but it's not a lot of labor to replace the filter. It probably isn't necessary to replace them as often as recommended. After all, the water isn't going to be used to quench one's thirst.
1487448
For the short time I used this coffeemaker, I used it without the filter. My home water is filtered by a better system than any coffeemaker filter could provide, so I wouldn't buy any coffeemaker that insists on using their filter as a condition for the appliance working.
1822522
It seems to be OK without using any kind of filter. If 'hard' water is a problem in your area and you do not want white dust deposited in the room, buy the demineralization 'filter'.