Do I need a filter at all if my refrigerator filters the water automatically? Could I use a paper towel on top instead? Much cheaper.
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I would think that a paper towel every day would eventually add up, if you are looking at $. I also have filtered water, and for that reason, I just use the same filter for months and months.
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Filters are necessary. Paper towels likely have recycled content you wouldn't want in coffee.
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With the generally chemically doped-up water supplied by most cities, I opt to use the coffee pot water filter, in addition to the filter that my refrigerator has. My refrigerator tells me when to change the filter, so I know by reasonable frequency, it takes out lots of "unwanted stuff." I feel confident having the coffee water filter do what it can to add extra cleansing of the water. Now, if you opt to use bottled spring water, then I'd say the filter on the coffee pot would not be so absolutely necessary. I would not recommend using a paper towel, with the risk of consuming what chemicals (or other debris) may be in the paper causing a possible off-taste of your coffee. With the generally chemically doped-up water supplied by most cities, I opt to use the coffee pot water filter, in addition to the filter that my refrigerator has. My refrigerator tells me when to change the filter, so I know by reasonable frequency, it takes out lots of "unwanted stuff." I feel confident having the coffee water filter do what it can to add extra cleansing of the water. Now, if you opt to use bottled spring water, then I'd say the filter on the coffee pot would not be so absolutely necessary. I would not recommend using a paper towel, with the risk of consuming... » Read More With the generally chemically doped-up water supplied by most cities, I opt to use the coffee pot water filter, in addition to the filter that my refrigerator has. My refrigerator tells me when to change the filter, so I know by reasonable frequency, it takes out lots of "unwanted stuff." I feel confident having the coffee water filter do what it can to add extra cleansing of the water. Now, if you opt to use bottled spring water, then I'd say the filter on the coffee pot would not be so absolutely necessary. I would not recommend using a paper towel, with the risk of consuming what chemicals (or other debris) may be in the paper causing a possible off-taste of your coffee. « Show Less
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Yes, you need a faucet if u install it on the kitchen sink for filtered drinking water. Another option is you can connect it under kitchen sink but hook up the water line to your refrigerator. This way you can get drinking water and ice from your fridge, then no need for new faucet.
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I bought the permanent filter, I prerer it. You could use normal paper basket filters as well.
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We put our filter into our house refrigerator when there will be an extended period of non use. This prevents/reduces and bacteria build up and we've never had a problem. Drain it the best you can before refrigerating.
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i use filter water from my fridge. and that helps.so right now I don't use the cleaning cartridge and clean the machine once a week.
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no filter required but regardless I would not buy this since it defectively made-return my unit -the switch is broken
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Yes but it will still need its own filter. Actually you can make the fridge use the filter that you would put on for the water cooler. Just use a splitter with 1/4" quick connect fittings.
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This water cooler does not have a built-in filter. However, you can use an inline filter on the water inlet. That has worked well for me.and only needs to be replaced once a year.
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Mike, not knowing the size of your fridge, I really can't answer your question. I never put the filter picture (as shown) in my fridge, but empy it into a normal size picture that does fit. I don't think you will want to put the filter picture in the fridge as it should always be available on countertop to re-fill and filter new water.
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No filter after the unit. It helps if you can have a filter before the unit. But regardless, the backwash will take care of it every few days.
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Yes, I do. I can just pick up the used filter and throw I in the trash. When you don't use a paper filter some of the coffee grinds stay in the filter and you have to rinse it out in the sink and will clog the drain. So I use the paper filters. Also and my little coffee ot didn't come with a basket filter.
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You don't even need filters. It has a filter basket that you just rinse every time and it is more than adequate. Once a week I run it through the dishwasher.
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Have expensive filtering system on sink so do not need individual filters. Sorry!
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Read your manual or go on line for your type of Fridge. They will tell you exactly which filter to use. Most probably, it does, but make sure first!
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You still need the paper ones. It has a plastic filter basket but it still requires the paper ones. For the money, you can't beat it. It has delay brewing also
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From what I understand you can use either filter in the unit. I love mine. I'm using the one that came with it currently, but then bought the better filter in a six pack at Costco.
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A water filter is not built into the unit. It is recommended that you fill the reservoir with cold, filtered water. Personally, I use the EveryDrop Premium Water Filter ($30 on Amazon) because my 15-year-old fridge does not have a filter built into the water dispenser.