If you have a water filter on your refrigerator and use this for the water, do you also need the Keurig filter?
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One question is how often do you replace the refrigerator filter?Another is how small a particle can the refrigerator filter remove?Beyond that, subjectively speaking, people tell me the double filtered water (refrig + Keurig) used in my coffee/tea tastes better.
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It's a matter of the quality of the water to start with, and your own taste-- Why not brew two cups, one with the water filter installed and one without it, and see if it makes a difference for you.
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One question is how often do you replace the refrigerator filter? Another is how small a particle can the refrigerator filter remove? Beyond that, subjectively speaking, people tell me the double filtered water (refrig + Keurig) used in my coffee/tea tastes better.
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Dorothy, that's actually a very good question, and I don't have the answer. I also have a Keurig with its filter but never thought about this question. Probably Keurig is the best place to get an answer though they'll probably want us to use their filter too.
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When I first got my Keurig I used my water dispenser on the fridge to fill it, but it would continually give me error messages. I would have to empty the container and spray water through the mesh screen. My daughter told me to use the filter for the Keurig (we bought the same machine, but for some reason mine didn't come with the filter and her's did). I added the filter and have had no issues at all since. I think having the filter in the Keurig is just another level of filtration that will assist in keeping your Keurig "healthy" and likely last longer.
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You need the plastic piece that fits into the keurig first, it comes with filters like these but they need to be replaced like every 5 month I think, but it depends on how often you use them
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Yes. A filter is unnecessary. However, depending on whether your water source is full of minerals or organics, you might want to add a filter. I added a filter.
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I don't own the water filter. I sent it back as the dome filter would not work. I am sure you need both filters.
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These are original Keurig water filters. They work well to filter the water. Much cheaper than buying them at the store.
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I used the water hook up from the previous coffee maker. we purchased a filter with the Keurig and went to the hardware store for quick connect fitting and plastic hose
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This filter is made to fit into the re-fillable unit that is used in place of the K-cup holder. If you don't have the re-fillable unit, you shouldn't be using the filters with the K-cup holder.
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any coffee can be used. That is what I don't like about Keurig as you have to use the premade pod or use the contraption to make your own pod which is messy. It says no filter is necessary but I use filters size #2. Otherwise it will have some sediment.
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Yes you do. It is a removable basket that "holds" your filter. Without a filter you would have a very messy and chunky pot of coffee. I use the "Pure Brew" brand for a 4-cup coffee maker. They are very inexpensive at Walmart and work great!
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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.
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My coffee maker uses a different style filter. So I guess I can't help. But it works quite well without the filter. It filters the water not the coffee.
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A filter comes with the K45. You can reorder more filters from Amazon or Keurig. I have a whole house filtering system. I find no difference using the K45 with or with out their filter.
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Yes. There is a refillable filter basket. You do not always have to use k-cups
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It really depends on your water. The more pure the water the better the coffee. If you're coffee pot didn't come with a filter you can always use your own filtered water.
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it is Keurig (i bought mine through Amazon). I can tell you they are the best item to use with Keurig. Most of us have hard water, without the filter use it can actually harm the brewer. A friend has replaced her unit twice until she started using the filter
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Hi Mary - no you don't have to use the filter but I do because even pure water has minerals that can build up and clog the water inlet.This is my second one - the first lasted over 15 years. makes the best coffee - enjoy
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I don't think you have to use a filter but I do. I don't like those little grinds at the bottom of my cup. I'm not the biggest coffee drinker but I use Folgers.