In a hurry? Here are the best products at a glance.
If you’re concerned about your drinking water and are looking for an alternative to expensive bottled water, one of the best things you can do it learn how to distill water at home. The first step? Getting the best water distiller on the market. We researched some of the highest rated products out there and put together this buying guide to help you find a top-quality machine. First, let’s take a look at some of the key things to keep in mind.
Countertop: All of these products are designed to sit right on your countertop. They generally have a sleek, modern design and come in a variety of finishes. Match your stainless steel appliances or get one that brings a pop of color.
Glass Carafe: Most of these machines come with a glass carafe, although there are a few that are plastic. If you’re unsure about using a plastic collection container, rest assured that they’re food-safe and usually BPA free.
Stainless Steel: All of these distillers feature a stainless steel distillation chamber. Some even have stainless steel on the outside, too. This is important because there’s no risk of lead exposure or anything like that plus it’s unlikely to rust.
Capacity: These machines all produce about a gallon of water at a time. Some of them are measures in liters instead of gallons and produce 4 liters which are just about the same amount as a gallon.
Distill Rate: Distill rate is how long it takes to produce a gallon of water. It varies from one model to the next. The fastest one makes a gallon in about 3 hours, the slowest in about 5.5 hours.
Warranty: Most of these machines are covered by a 1 or 2-year warranty. That said, we also find one with no warranty coverage at all and one that covers the stainless steel parts for 15 years.
Now that you know what to look for, let’s move into the next part of our water distiller buying guide, our reviews. If you’re in a hurry, check out our top and budget picks first. That’s the best way to see the range that’s available. We made them easy to find, they’re the first 2 items on our list. Stick around if you can, all of these items are top notch. Ready to find out what’s the best water distiller? Let’s go!
Jennifer Trimbee
Expert Researcher and Writer
Jennifer Trimbee, a lead researcher and writer at GeekWrapped, is an expert writer with many years of experience. Jennifer writes about technology, sports, outdoor, and gear products.
Article last updated on:
September 29, 2019
See more reviews: