What is the type of water used and how is it cleaned? What is the warranty?
1033942
I use tap water, clean with soapy water and the warranty would depend on who you purchase from.
1033943
I use filtered water most of the time, but tap water can be used unless it is full of minerals. Very easily cleaned. I rinse it and wipe off any oil residue with a paper towel. It's the easiest one to clean I've ever used. I'm not sure of the warranty.
1033944
You use distilled water and it's really easy to clean, it's just a little bowl that can be wiped down and cleaned. Not sure about the warranty but I'm very pleased with my purchase!
1033945
Use distilled water. To clean use distilled water teaspoon fresh lemon juice let sit over night and rinse.
1033946
I use regular tap water and wipe it our with vinegar and a cotton ball. I own 3 and this one is my favorite. Not sure about the warranty.
459823
We live in LA where the water had a lot of larger debris that clogged the filter after just 2 months, so sounds like you are starting with water that is clean, at least on a macro level! To clean it we simply used the scrubby side of a kitchen sponge - no soap - until it was white again. This restored the water flow quite nicely.
993094
The unit is easy to clean and rhw manufacturer directions recommend it be cleaned weekly. I soak the inside of the tank and base with a water/ vinegar mixture and then wipe down the inside of the base.
762513
I just use tap water. unit water stays very clean with the filter. It says to replace every season so I do. Don't know if it would last longer.
1263661
i just use regular old tap water, it has a filter in it (doesnt need to be replaced)... they say to clean it out once a week... im sure if you really wanted to you could use filtered water, but its fine with just tap water :)
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
814441
Great Question :) So you just follow the instructions in the manual on how to clean it with water and it also comes with a cleaning brush to clean it with. Let me know if it has any other questions :) Thanks Dustin GreatVacs (Seller)
107434
You can disengage the tube from the cartridge and run a along tube cleaning brush through it. It shouldnt get too dirty since the water has been filtered before it enters the tube. I have had mine for 2 years and the tube is still clear and clean
785111
I don't know. But now I am going to go and check. Indeed it probably is time I cleaned the filter. Just love the machine. Works like a charm. Keeps getting the water out of my basement and no problems. yet 6 months.
2157021
I've been using for a few months and love it. It hasn't rusted. I always use purified water.
1072011
Our has worked great.. I would contact the seller and send it back.. Are you using purifies water.. It's a small mist that comes out
1054489
I have been using regular tap water in mine. I live in Tucson where the water is pretty clear and good tasting. Hope that helps. I also cleaned the wicks (not filters) with very hot water from the tap. It works fine. I also put an Antimicrobial Cleaning Cartridge in the resevor to kill any bacteria once a month. I buy it at Target. It's called... Protec Model PC-1
1867074
Can't directly answer your question but will say that we have had our unit for several months and always use distilled water. It's a little expensive but we haven't any dust! 3rd
1924715
Use clean water. It doesn't get gross. Had ours for years, very easy to clean.
1072394
I just use water. There is a cleaner they recommend in the user manual for tough cleaning but I have not used it.
554529
I am ready to call it quits because as soon as I clean it, and get it filled with clean water, it starts to get a funky sulphur taste and smell again. I have boiled the rocks many times and have now stopped adding them to the bottom layer but now it filters extremely slowly so I do not have a reliable source of clean water to drink. I'm very disappointed with the time cleaning and then re=cleaning. I have only had this system for a little over two months so it is not that dirty. I can't recommend this system although I would like to.....and if it doesn't filter out flouride, what's the point? I am ready to call it quits because as soon as I clean it, and get it filled with clean water, it starts to get a funky sulphur taste and smell again. I have boiled the rocks many times and have now stopped adding them to the bottom layer but now it filters extremely slowly so I do not have a reliable source of clean water to drink. I'm very disappointed with the time cleaning and then re=cleaning. I have only had this system for a little over two months so it is not that dirty. I can't recommend this system although I would like to.....and if it doesn't filter out flouride, what's the point?
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.