We have very hard water. Will this damage the product? Do you recommend distilled water?
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I only use distilled water. There is an element that can be cleaned, so I would assume if you took a paper towel with some rubbing alcohol and cleaned it every few days it would be okay.
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I use filtered water and have no problems. I don't think I would use tap water.
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I cannot comment on hard water use. We do have well water that is softened. That is what I use and I have no issues. I love this diffuser. I bought 3!
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I am on well water and my UN t is operating fine. However, I run the unit until it turns itself off..so water is not sitting in unit. I would recommend you empty the reservoir when not in use.
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Because we have hard water, I use bottled Spring water. The operating instructions say most tap water can be used. If hard water then distilled or me mineralized water should be used but do not use water that has been processed through a home water softening system because this water contains minerals that may be harmful to the iron. Do not use linen or scented water in the steam iron because they stain fabrics or damage iron.
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We have hard water and have had this fountain for about a month now. I recommend using only filtered water in it and doing a thorough cleaning every couple of weeks, as I see the signs of hard water build up if I let it go any longer than that.
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Don't over fill it and use only distilled water. One cup of 50/50 vinegar and water solution will get rid of any hard water buildup if you've been using tap water but do this at your own risk. If you do clean the tank inside with the solution, the safest way is to make sure the unit is cool and unplugged. Rinse it well before use.
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We read somewhere that you can leave the water in it. I would assume because you used distilled water there is not all the rust and sediments in the water to cause damage to the stainless steel tank.
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I found when I didn't use distiller water, sediment would build up, overheat and the red light would appear. After switching to distiller water, as the manual suggests, I didn't have that problem anymore.
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The instructions do not specify to use distilled water. I use cool tap water. Definitely need to clean according to instructions. I am very happy with this humidifier.
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I am not really sure how it relates to distilled water. I would rather have a whole house filter, but that is not an option right now. I have a PUR pitcher, and the Zero pitcher, so I filter my water twice. Than I put a few drops of lemon juice to make it alkaline to drink. So, I just don't know the answer to your question.. Sorry.
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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.
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I reviewed the other answers, they are spot on, my only other advice is to make sure your water is very cold and add an additive to take out hard water minerals if you aren't using filtered water.
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Distilled water is recommended so that is what I have always used. Tap water often has deposits that can clog up an iron with sediment. Hope this is helpful.
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do not use distilled h2o,use distilled water with a tea spoon of sodium bicarbonate or calcium carbonate.distilled water is too soft
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I use tap water and have had no problem. I don't think there'd be any problem with distilled water either, but there's not a restriction on the water used.
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Distilled water is not very good for drinking. It has no minerals and can be acidic. Filtered water is best.
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We only use distilled water. That keeps it from having any mineral deposit build up, and extends the life of the machine.
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Distilled water is always strongly recommended to extend the life of the unit. Pipe water will work in case you run out of distilled, but only as a temporary solution.
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Dr. Paul Bragg would say adding anything to your water is a bad idea.Also he would say that these "minerals" are inorganic minerals......basically just microscopic pieces of rock that clog up your body.He would recommend pure steam distilled water with nothing added.You can make your own decision but I've been following his advice with this one and I feel great!