H2oLabs Best-in-Class Stainless Steel Home Water Distiller & Glass Carafe | With Exclusive Activated Carbon Mega Pods providing the Purest Water and Most Effective VOC Removal of any similar distiller.

High quality and produces great-tasting water. Leaving behind substances I didn't expect! We have a whole-home water filtration system which removes minerals from our water source. I know that some stuff (like chlorine and fluoride) will get past it, so I bought the distiller in hopes of eliminating those from our drinking water. I have been pleasantly surprised to see there is a residue and odor left behind with each batch I distill. I have yet to learn what the substance is, but for now I'm satisfied it's being removed from our drinking water. There's a noticeable difference in the taste and clarity of the water between the distilled and tap. This was unexpected, too, as I thought I might have to convince myself that the water is better. But the first time I poured the distilled water I could see how much clearer it was and a frequent house guest volunteered the same commentary. The water also tastes really good, so my family is naturally drinking more of it. The combination of the distiller and carafe is bulky for the kitchen in our 1970s split-level home, so we moved it to a sun porch and close the door while it's running. While the distiller isn't obnoxiously loud while running it's similar to hearing a box fan on low power. This has the potential to get on your nerves, so I recommend following the manufacturer's advice and either running this during sleep or running it in a closed-off room. One bit of warning is this is an investment of time over taking water from the tap. You need to fill up the carafe, wait several hours for a gallon of water, and wipe down the distiller or clean it after use. It's taken us a few weeks to get into the flow of a manageable schedule. I was cleaning the distiller with soap and water or distilled white vinegar after each use, but that was starting to get to the point where the work to maintain the unit was outweighing the value of the water. So what I've landed on for now is I'll wipe down the inside of the unit after each use (takes 10 seconds) and I'll running a cleaning cycle and install a fresh activated carbon pod once per month. I think that should be manageable. We're also still sorting out water storage. It's not recommended (by me) that you spend time and electricity distilling water and then put it in a plastic container, where chemicals can leach into it. Even BPA-free units can have other chemicals which can make it into the water. We tried a 3-gallon stainless steel fusti with a tap in our fridge but the fusti took up a lot of space and leaked and finding any water dispenser which doesn't have leaking issues is actually a challenge. What we're doing for now is buying a second glass carafe. We'll have one in the fridge, for our drinking water needs, and another at the distiller, ready to collect distilled water. While the unit is not inexpensive and takes a little getting used to, to work into your life, I recommend keeping in mind this is an investment in your health. We're getting great value out of it in terms of removing junk from the water and encouraging our family members to drink more great-tasting water instead of packaged drinks. My parens regularly buy gallons of distilled water. We worked out that if they bought a distiller it would pay for itself - in the money saved over buying those gallons - in about six months. And the water from the distiller is not stored in plastic jugs, which can leach chemicals. I highly recommend this product. It's a great investment.

Update to my earlier review. Sill 5 stars, but here is what we've learned since we bought the unit. If I start a batch first thing in the morning, I can start another in the early afternoon, and a third before bed. Obviously a batch every evening is convenient however, things happen or we get distracted. No worries, with a little time management I can make 3 gallons in one day, with no plastic jugs to buy and recycle. Super happy! Feb 2025. The H2o Labs distiller has been in use at our home for about a month now, and we like it a lot. We go thru a moderate amount of distilled water due to a medical condition and cringed every time we went shopping to bring home another 10 plastic jugs. So far, using this distiller is quite easy to use and clean. It does make a whirring sound as the cooling fan runs so we located it in a room we use less often. It routinely outputs slightly over a gallon per batch. We've learned that with a phone reminder every morning around 9am, we can generate 2 batches in 12-13 hours if we are paying attention. This means as we accumulate extra distilled water, soon we will only need 1 batch per day and have plenty on the shelf. Recommend keeping clean used gallon jugs with screw on tops for good seal and spill protection. Overall, we like this H2o distiller a lot, and it was very affordable compared to other options.

This superseded its' description in leaps and bounds. Great little machine well worth investing into. Very happy with the flavor of our water now. It's so clean and delicious having all the silt and excess minerals removed. We have well water and it's amazing how much 'junk' is in it. It also explains why the husband has had so many kidney stones and bladder issues. So glad we bought this! Update! We've had this wonderful machine since June 12th and have used it religiously every day. We are 64 years old, so not Popeye's by any means, but our energy level is amazing now. The husband and I have been going non-stop on outside projects, and we are lifting 350 pound awnings for a mare's motel all by ourselves!!! I kid you not. He was riddled with RA a year ago, and now it's arrested and he feels like he's 20 again. I have degenerative disk disease, and am a short 5' 5", yet I'm climbing horse corrals and lifting these monster 8' by 24' long enormous trussed horse awnings like I'm superwoman. This water is freaking unbelievable!!! We sleep like babies now--and in 44 years of marriage we've seldom slept that well. My husband had two huge kidney stones diagnosed before we started the distilled water--they are now gone!!! The gunk we see on the bottom of the machine tells us how much crap is in well water, and our well is 750' down. We do take supplements as we are not getting the minerals, but now we are thinking there were too many minerals and too much sand and other nasty unknowns that was making the water unhealthy. Mind you, we dove into this 'experiment' with open minds but not expecting much. We are still pinching each other in disbelief that we erected four of those enormous awnings completely by ourselves and zero pain the next day. ZERO! We drink it constantly as we crave it. For tasteless water, it is so very gratifying. I like tea with lemon, or just the water on ice with lemon and it is so darn good. Prior to this you couldn't get me to touch water for nothing. I was a diet coke gal, twice daily. Anything but water. Now all I want is this water. Weight loss, oh yeah! About 5 lbs in two months. Toxins literally pour out of us every day when we shower. Unbelievable! I know there's not a lot of information about the benefits of distilled water which is why we didn't expect much, but now that we have drank it religiously for over two months we feel absolutely wonderful. Another perk I've noticed is no morning brain fog when I wake up. But here's the real proof. Both of us had pretty bad blood pressure checkups prior to doing this, so we decided it would be fun to keep a written list of daily blood pressure tests for the both of us. He was always in the 150s or higher, and I have a problem with my temper so I would skyrocket into the 170s. Neither of us are heavy by any means either. Just stress from daily issues. Anyway, those readings have both plummeted to a lovely normal reading for the past two weeks for the both of us. If that's not proof of improvement, I don't know what is. So those nay-sayers that think distilled is horrible--what do you think they use for wine, beer, etc.? Duh! It's all distilled.

This unit is more expensive than some but highly recommended for it reliability and long life. Several reviews indicate that it could last 10 years or more! I’m very pleased with the build quality and ease of use. I use it every week (starting with soft water) and cleaning is easy - just wipe out with a paper towel. Every 10 cycles or so, I use the cleaning chemical supplied to remove minor water deposits.

I've owned this water distiller since 2016, and after 9 years of consistent use, it's still running perfectly. This thing is an absolute workhorse that has never given me any problems. GAME-CHANGING CLEANING TIP: Forget the citric acid that comes with it - use white vinegar for cleaning. Just put a splash of vinegar in the bottom (add a little water to cover the surface), let it sit for a few hours, and the mineral buildup dissolves. If you get build-up higher up on the walls, use a bit more vinegar, fill the water until the build-up area is covered, and let it sit overnight. This tip makes maintenance incredibly easy and saves you money. Why quality matters: I have a friend who bought a cheaper knockoff version instead of this one. His lasted only 3 years before breaking. Meanwhile, mine has lasted 3x longer and still going. You really do get what you pay for. More Pro Tips: - Stick with H2O Labs brand filters - I've tried knockoffs and they're noticeably inferior - They say to change filters every 60 days but I usually go about 90 before a noticeable taste - Yes, the filters cost money, but compared to other water purification options, they're reasonably priced - Fill line tip: Don't go by the "FULL" indicator exactly. Fill to about halfway up the word "FULL" for a complete carafe without spillover - Lid removal: Hold the unit against your body and peel the lid away like you're pouring from a bowl Bottom line: After 9 years of daily use with zero issues, I can confidently say this distiller is worth every penny. The vinegar cleaning method makes maintenance a breeze, and the build quality ensures you'll be using this for years to come. Highly recommended for anyone serious about clean water. Would I buy again? Absolutely. Would I recommend to friends? Already have (though I tell them to get THIS one, not a knockoff).

made my wife sick!!! the stainless steel is rusting after a week. it's made from an inferior grade material not safe for food. Stainless steel is primarily an alloy of iron, with at least 10.5% chromium, which creates its corrosion resistance by forming a passive oxide layer; other key metals like nickel, molybdenum, manganese, and elements like carbon and nitrogen are added to enhance specific properties like strength, toughness, and heat resistance, creating different grades for various application.If it is rusting the stainless steel is contaminated and not to food grade. I can only imagine what other metals that don't oxidize in the presence of oxygen are leaching into the water. you can see the small specs of rust on the inner wall of the distiller after one week of use. It may look small and insignificant, but it is a major sign of contaminants in the stainless steel not food grade.!!!!! I ran the distiller through five cycles before consuming. My wife said something's not right. Migraine nausea, stomach cramps. This is my third distiller I have used the other two for over a decade with no problem.

Let me be clear: it distills just fine and the water itself is great. The Head Assembly is difficult for me to get off the Main Body/Boiling Chamber. I'm no wimp, but really? There are no ridges, or tabs, or any sort of "grip spot" on the Head Assembly to help you lift it off the Main Body/Boiling Chamber! The Tabs on the Nozzle aren't responsive to normal thumb and forefinger pressing in order to release the Nozzle from the Head Assembly. The use of a small flat-head screw driver is suggested, (page 14 says, "Use force if required.") but we're talking plastic here... You have to get that thing off in order to insert and replace the Activated Carbon Pod. Be careful if you go that route! Just sayin.' The H2o Labs tank is MUCH easier to clean than my decades-old WaterWise was, so that's a huge plus for me. The fan isn't too loud, no worse than what I was accustomed to. The footprint is no bigger than the "famous stand mixer" with the mixing bowl that you raise and lower. The first gallon went straight into my humidifier, the second into glass jugs in the fridge, and the one that's almost finished will be stored. I can't wait to see how my coffee will taste in the morning. Dark roast, purest water, straight up! The first cycle was on the night shift so it was ready this morning. I don't know how long it took. The second cycle went in (cold water) and was finished in 6 hours, 12 minutes. The third cycle went in (boiling water) 3 hours ago and the Carafe is 3/4 full right now. The suggestion to use boiling water may be helpful in a pinch.

5/27/21 I live in a part of the country where the tap water is undrinkable due to caliche. I have a water softener that removes much of the caliche for the water inside of the house while my outdoor taps are just city water. For drinking/cooking purposes I have a reverse osmosis (RO) system under my sink that feeds a single tap. When I got this distiller the instructions said to run a gallon through it and throw it away. I used the RO water for that gallon and there was almost no residue in the tank--which tells me that my RO unit is doing a pretty good job. The tank cleaned out easily. I dumped that gallon out on an oleander, which didn't die--another good sign. I did the next gallon with my house (softened, not RO) water. There was a little brownish gunk and quite a bit of salt residue in the tank. It took just a bit of effort to clean out the residue. That wasn't a surprise as the softener works by passing the city water through salt in order to remove most of the caliche. I next ran a gallon of city water (not RO or softened) through the unit. There was a large amount of brownish gunk without a lot of salt. It took a fair amount of effort to clean out the residue--think food burned onto a pan level of effort. The tank stank when I opened it but after washing it the tank had no smell. The gallons from the RO and softened water were crystal clear with no taste or odor. The gallon from the city water was crystal clear with no odor but there was the faintest taste to it. It was drinkable and if I hadn't been really tuned in to any taste/odor I may have missed the taste. I certainly wouldn't have picked up the taste if it had been in tea or other flavored beverage. So far I am impressed with the unit. I bought it mainly to have something on hand in case there is a disruption in the water supply - it is a good bet that gas pipelines aren't the only things controlled by computers - as I wanted to be able to turn almost any water into something drinkable. The $250 price tag is worth it to me for that reason. The unit is about as loud as a house fan turned on high and it expels hot air for the entire 5.5 hour run time. This isn't an issue for me as I have been running it in the garage. I think in the winter I might try it out in my bedroom at night as I run a fan anyway (for white noise) and the heat can then warm up the room. For the ratings, I'll put easy to clean as 4 stars because nasty water will take some real effort. I'm going with 5 stars for value for the money as the unit is doing what it needs to do and comes with 5 extra filters--enough to make 180 gallons. I'm also going with 5 stars for flavor as it rendered my undrinkable city water to nearly tasteless.

Does what it says it will do. I got it to purify water, safely and consistently, without having to use expensive filtration.

I bought this for my parents as their municipal water had flocculence and a very unpleasant “dirty” taste. They have run two batches per day through this every single day for the past four years. That’s 730 gallons of distilled output. How much would that have cost to buy at the grocery store!?! It still works flawlessly. Each time a cycle completes they spray 5% vinegar (sometimes called pickling vinegar), and let it sit covered for a couple of minutes before wiping clean. The dogs (4), cat, wild birds, and numerous houseplants all drink this water. The electric kettle has never had to be descaled since using this distiller. It was previously cleaned every time it was used, the tap water was so hard. I grew up with a large distiller, then my parents moved off the farm into town. They somehow never got another distiller until this one. TL;DR. Don’t waste, time, effort, and money using reverse osmosis or filter systems. Get a distiller and free yourself from that junk.

I love everything about this product. Finally, PURE, CLEAN WATER!

Best thing to buy I recommend this to everyone. I can talk about this for hours just go and look it up make sure u (dont use any plastic) go buy glass bottles and dont use and plastic best way to describe it is (do you want to live or die) its up to you

So far very good, little pricy, but worth it, glad I got it 😊, I can taste the difference. Only downside is, the water smell funny, kinda like it's bleached, but non the less, I like the result.