As far as heating water....does it?...I will not consider buying it if it don't. this is the only thing I care about.
1077228
Yes, the water does heat up. I have used it a few times and I glad I bought it.
1077229
I usually start with hot water, but the thing will heat water and keep it at a nice temp. I like it hot, not tepid, and it does the trick.
2276615
We have this water heater hooked up to regular electrical service and it barely heats water at all. I would not buy it. For any purpose.
108012
My husband does that a lot. There is no problem with function. I like to be notified of the water being hot so I don't.
335703
The heating element is not exposed to water (I assume that's the question?) I had feared that would make it heat more slowly than another kettle I have where the element is exposed.
1752887
I don't know. since most of the filter is gold screen and hot water is in contact mostly with that, I personally did not concern myself with that.
80875
Honestly I don't think it does, or at least it doesn't seem to. So I just get the water really hot before using it.
964269
I do not use this to heat up the water, rather, after the water is heated, this is used to keep it hot.
537358
No, this is meant to brew and serve tea, but not to heat water. I use a separate electric kettle for boiling water.
781856
Not at all. This whole unit is junk,it barely even chills the water. I trashed mine a while back.
1792049
In my experience, (I tried both warm water, then hot) the heat element does not work at all.
1621773
My experience with the unit is that it only raises the tap water temperature a few degrees - no where near anything uncomfortable to bare skin. It does not live up to the hype and certainly is not worth the expense of the unit and the electrical and plumbing costs involved. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT buy this device.
2278556
Absolutely not! Water needs to be heated in a kettle (if you drink tea, it is best to invest in an electric kettle. You will soon wonder how you ever lived without one.)
2079934
I am not recommending it, but check with the manufacturer on boiling it. A lot of these types of products have the option to microwave OR boil... Good luck!
1948296
It will not heat the water, but supposed to keep it hot. I didn't care for the tub at all.
1500500
I've never had a problem with it. I would extend the waiting time rather than add more boiling water.
469986
I heat water on stove top. Probably should ck with manufacturer about micro use. I do love mine!
433664
I suppose you could use it just for water. You could use a pot to heat water also. Seems like a silly question.