The Keurig 2.0 single-serve coffee machine line is one of the most popular models on the market. It offers many options to enhance the flavor or volume of your cup of coffee. The machine features a touch-screen display that often warns about filter replacement. In this article, we will explain the pros and cons of using a Keurig 2.0 without water filter.
Understanding the Keurig 2.0 Water Filter
Unsurprisingly, the water filter is there to filter the water. Depending on your location, it will either remove chemicals that negatively affect the taste of the coffee and/or remove minerals that may be harmful to the machine.Â
If you remove the water filter from your Keurig 2.0 you may notice chlorine taste in your coffee. Furthermore, the coffee machine may attract more limescale. This reduces the lifespan of the machine if it is not handled properly. However, this can be prevented easily.
Can You Use a Keurig 2.0 Without Water Filter?
Some countries have great main water quality, thus won’t require a filter for the taste. Others may pre-filter the water before they fill the water reservoir of the coffee maker. This goes to show that there are definitely situations where it would not be needed to have the filter in there for the taste.
Similarly, there are workarounds for the limescale issues as well. Although main water often consists of hard water, this is not always the case. Some homes have a water softener installed at the main water entry point. As a result, all the water in the house no longer contains the minerals that cause problems.
Finally, there is a workaround to the limescale problem: and that is maintenance. It requires regular cleaning, just like with all other coffee machines. Removing the filter can be compensated for by cleaning it more often.Â
Considerations For Using a Keurig 2.0 Without Water Filter
Pros:
- No more warnings about filter replacements
- Fewer expenses
- Saves time.
Cons:
- Coffee may taste less good
- More maintenance (every 2-3 months)
- May reduce the lifespan of the coffee machine
- May void the warranty
The downsides of not using a filter vary greatly. Water quality is the deciding factor here, though. Health risks are less of a concern, as the machine boils the water.
Warranty
The machine does not have an internet connection, so Keurig cannot directly check whether or not you use a water filter all the time.
So while using a Keurig 2.0 without water filter does not cause you to void the warranty directly, poor maintenance will. If you return a limescale-plagued coffee machine then that may be a reason for Keurig to refuse your return. So be wary about limescale when removing the filter.
Conclusion
So yes you can use a Keurig 2.0 without water filter. But there are some caveats to pay attention to.
- Your water quality may affect the taste
- Extra maintenance is often required
- If it breaks due to limescale your warranty is at risk
On the other hand, using Keurig 2.0 without a water filter may for a lot of people be a good choice. If you do it right you may very well only enjoy its benefits from it. And who wouldn’t want that?
