Haw does the unit hold up with tap water or filtered water?
1763207
I use it with filtered water, but I don't see a problem using it with tap water since it has a big filter inside the tank. I do not get any of the white powder that usually comes with ultrasonic humidifiers.
1763208
I use water from my Brita pitcher and I haven't had any problems. I have had the unit for about 6 months.
1763209
I use filtered water. My home has a whole house filtration system. As long as you rinse the base out weekly with vinegar and bleach monthly it is perfect. No issues and have used it for the past six months. Make sure you change out the charcoal filter as well. Directions tell you to do it monthly. I change mine quarterly.
1675264
I have only used tap water and our water is coming from our own well. Have never used purified water and don't know that it's even necessary. At the end of the year before I put the humidifier in storage for the summer, I throw the white perforated filter in the dish washer, let it air dry and then put it in a plastic bag for storage until next winter. Haven't had any problem and we've had the humidifier four years. Hope this answer helps.
347998
The water is room temperature. Be sure to use filtered rather than tap water.
326644
Tap water has worked just fine. Distilled water is not necessary at all. Hope this helps.
1635443
I do both and it depends on where you live, whether you need a filter. When I was visiting San Diego (their tap water is not so great) so I used it there. I have used it without the filter as well and can barely tell the difference. I hope this helps you. :)
1317660
Do not know but I thought I noticed a difference when I used tap water rather than filtered ice water from the fridge. The tap water was better. I must compare with bottled water.
1413653
I have always just used tap water and have not had any problems. I don't think distilled, filtered, or pre-boiled water is necessary.
2040338
I used tap water as well as filtered water, I preferred the filtered water because the ice seemed to be more clear
1667850
I've been doing this for 18 months with my own filtered water system installed at my sink. Not a faucet filter but a separate system altogether. The "mechanic" that keeps my 8 year old machine working, tells me it is fine. No problems so far...
2086880
I did use tap water but only used the unit twice so I don' t have an answer to that question.
1584687
I have had one since last July and it has run continuously without any issues. I have it pump the water into a rain barrel and we use it to water our plants. You just need to clean the filter screen on the unit every few months. Very simple procedure and takes about 5 minutes to do. So far, very reliable.
1201427
The filter lasted approx. 6 months. It would all depend on the quality of your water. This one was used in an apt. setting with city water, so I thought is was well worth the money.
1013434
I really love this thing... I use it nearly every day for clean drinking water... I used that silly filter once and decided that it was useless. If you want a counter top distiller for a reasonable price this unit should do the job.
27915
No, if you taste the filtered water and find it nothing wrong then there is really nothing wrong with it. But if it tasted like tap water, that means it's not doing the job.
872530
I have not cleaned it yet and use it daily in the winter. I did make sure it was completely empty in the summertime when i stored it. I do use filtered water in it (not tap water). It works fine.
1997972
Both are okay. I use tap water every time I change the water and I haven't had any negative feedback from my Marimo
336424
It recommends distilled water but I use tap water and so far no problems. I am still very pleased with this purchase after using this machine on a weekly basis for several months now.