Can you use distilled water and not do the dirtecb hook up, which means you do not have to buy and change out filters?
1864983
yes to both questions - can use distilled water & not use direct water hook up
326644
Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.
1013433
There is a box of little activated carbon filters that I looked at and tossed. I can think of few reasons one might want to filter distilled water (and even fewer good reasons), but I can't imagine the pathetic little carbon pouches and even more pathetic placement method would be useful in any scenario.The filters seem an afterthought to let marketing claim this technically has a filter. Like the others said, it's a great distiller with no replacement parts needed. Fill, distill, collect, clean, repeat.
1888020
We only use distilled water. That keeps it from having any mineral deposit build up, and extends the life of the machine.
879630
I'm sure it is better to use distilled. However, I use tap water and just clean regularly to get rid of some of the mineral buildup.
2086878
It really depends on how hard your tap water is. I have naturally soft water at our house so the unit is fine. If you are really concerned even with soft water or need to use a water softener for your house then use distilled water.
904653
This uses an American replacement but any brand of this type works. I do not use the filter as the distilled water is already pure.
1646935
Still recommend using distilled water. I don't remember it saying you did NOT have to use distilled, but if you don't you will have eventual build-up of deposits. The other advantage of using DI water is that if you run the steamer dry, it doesn't really hurt it.
1996882
Yes, but it is RECOMMENDED that you use distilled water. We use distilled water.
1649057
No filter that I'm aware of. I've used two of them for a year. I use filtered water, not distilled.
336425
Yes. I use filtered tap water. Some people use distilled water, but I find that tap water works just fine.
578295
Hi Michael -- I'm sorry but I don't know, since we use filtered water -- so I don't use the filters at all.
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...
1263662
For the best results, I have only used distilled water. Don't get any mineral deposits, etc.
1773560
yes, you can use the cool mist humidifier without the filter cartridge but I suggest you use distilled water, no problem
1413657
I asked my doctor and he strongly recommended distilled water only -- no tap, no filtered. There's just too much of a risk of infection from tap water. I wouldn't chance it.
102871
No you do not filters. You do need to use distilled water. This product works very well. You will love this product. You do need the oil that they recommend for this product. It can run not stop for 3 hours then shut off when the water is low or it can run for 7 hours.