Do you need to use distilled water to prevent machine from clogging if you have hard water?
1857770
No, it says in the manual hard water usually isn't a problem. I have well water and it's not a problem.
1857771
No. Regular water but you need to add disinfectant to prevent mold and bacteria.
1034931
it's better to use distilled water or reverse osmosis water. Avoid mineral water since certain minerals can potentially degrade the H202
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.
1455199
I actually use bottled water just for the simple fact that we have very hard water where I live. The device does not require that you use distilled water; that's at least what the insert reads. Hope this helps!
1664189
I don't know about the hard water issue. I had to return the filter that I purchased. I could not stop the unit from leaking around the top. VERY disappointed.
2157539
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.
1029652
The manual states that they "recommend filling with tap water or alternatively, with 50% demineralised water and 50% tap water in areas where the water is very hard." I use bottled, not distilled, water because the local tap water is so hard a Brita filter is good for one or two pitchers before becoming fouled beyond use. Good luck.
4977
I don't know. Our water has a high mineral content and I only use distilled water in my personal steamer and my steam iron as well. I have not had any problems with either of these so I think the distilled water is a good choice and it is very inexpensive because the steamer uses so little water anyway.
627679
As far as I know, distilled water is not necessary. I'm using regular bottled drinking water and it is still working just fine. About the white dust, I haven't feel any white dust yet. It might be because I've only used it for a few months.
834963
No it does not. The directions don't mention the use of distilled water. So far I have not had any issues with this steamer and I use it weekly.
627678
I read not to use distilled water. The minerals in your tap water help the "water low" sensor realize when to turn off the unit...
2176709
It should be distilled although I use reverse osmosis processed water which seems to work fine.
605823
In my opinion and what I have done thus far is use the filter. Notice I said filter and not filters. I have used one filter since I have owned the machine. I never change the filter and I doubt I would ever have to since it filters the freshly distilled water. Taste has not been affected and the only reason I can see for the filters is to ensure no particulates from the machinery would ever enter the water. That said, it should be impossible during the life of the machine for any particulates to break loose. These are copper pipes used for the distillation so the filters are either a money maker or just a fail safe is all.
1753118
The instructions do not require distilled water. I use it to delay any buildup, but it isn't necessary.
862933
Sorry, I don't know. But I use distilled water in mine, so if you can switch to distilled water, that should help.
1668558
I don't think boiling will remove the hard water salts. Best to stick with distilled water for proper function of the machine.
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.