8 Best Water Distillers of 2025 – Reviews & Top Picks

There are many ways to get clean water for drinking, but just because it’s clean doesn’t make it pure. Distillation is one of your best options when you need pure water with no additional impurities or contaminants. It removes over 99% of everything in your water, leaving you with pure drinking water.

For distilling at home, convenient countertop distillers make the process easy and painless. But we wanted to know which ones were the best choices, top performers, and greatest value.

To find out, we tested as many of them as possible and compiled the information we gathered into the following eight water distiller reviews. Our hope is that by reading our comparisons, you can save yourself the time and headache of doing all the research and testing yourself.

A Quick Comparison of Our Favorites in 2025

Rating	Image	Product	Details
Best Overall		CO-Z Water Distiller	Distills ¼-gallon per hour FDA approved 1-year warranty	CHECK PRICE
Best Value		Waterwise 4000	Stainless steel condenser Distills up to 6 gallons per day 1-year warranty	CHECK PRICE
Premium Choice		Pure Water Mini Classic	15-year warranty on stainless steel 2-year warranty on electronics Internals are replaceable	CHECK PRICE
		Waterwise Non-electric	No moving parts All stainless-steel construction Doesn’t require electricity	CHECK PRICE
		SteamPure 2992	Self cleans the coil and tank Smaller size 5-year limited warranty	CHECK PRICE

The 8 Best Water Distillers – Reviews 2025

1. CO-Z 110V Brushed Stainless Steel Water Distiller – Best Overall

You need to trust that your at-home water distiller provides completely safe and pure water; otherwise, it’s pointless. The CO-Z water distiller is one of the only FDA-approved distiller machines available, so you can rest assured that it’s safe and the water it produces is healthy for consumption.

Since plastic can often transfer impurities and chemicals to your water, this distiller uses a stainless steel and glass design instead of using plastic. The machine is stainless steel, and the water container is glass. But they used thin glass on the water container, so it’s not very durable and prone to cracking or breaking.

Thanks to the thermostatically controlled auto-shutoff feature, the CO-Z distiller will shut off automatically once the temperature reaches 320 degrees. It won’t waste energy or overheat and is safer than other options. Plus, it’s protected by a one-year warranty. The distiller takes an hour to distill 0.25 gallons, and you can produce up to 6 gallons of pure distilled water each day. And we could taste the difference since it makes incredibly crisp and refreshing water. Overall, we think this is the best water distiller on the market today.

2. Waterwise 4000 Water Distiller – Best Value

While some water distillers can be expensive, the Waterwise 4000 distiller is more affordable. It manages this lower price without sacrificing quality, which is why we think it’s the best water distiller for the money. It’s made from stainless steel, so you don’t have to worry about unhealthy plastics touching your water. The water container is made from glass, which is nice, but it’s poorly designed. We spilled water every time we tried to pour with it, but that’s just a minor annoyance.

This distiller can provide up to 6 gallons of distilled water daily. You’ll unlikely drink anywhere near that much, and it should be enough for individuals, couples, and small families. To conserve electricity, the Waterwise 4000 has an automatic shutoff after one cycle, so once the water is distilled, the machine turns off. We appreciated this feature since some distillers can use too much energy. The Waterwise is also protected by a 1-year manufacturer’s warranty, which is the icing on the cake. Ultimately, we think it’s the best water distiller for the money that’s available this year.

3. Pure Water 46998 Counter Top Distiller – Premium Choice

The sleek and small Pure Water Counter Top Distiller is a premium machine that produces 99.9% pure vapor-distilled water. You can’t get any purer than that. We could taste the difference, and it was substantial. The water from this device is some of the best we’ve ever tasted and the purest. Of course, you’ll pay a bit extra to have such pure water in your home, but we think the extra cost is worth it.

To protect your investment, a 15-year warranty is included on the stainless-steel parts, with a 2-year warranty for the electronics. We never had problems with this machine during our testing, but it’s nice to know that they would be taken care of if we did. If something happens outside the warranty period, you can replace the internal parts instead of the whole unit, which is much less costly.

For convenience, the boiling tank can be removed, making it much easier to clean and fill. Dual purity vents work to remove VOCs, which can build up in distilled water if they’re not eliminated. However, we’re disappointed the container holds less than a gallon of water.

4. Waterwise WW1600 Non-Electric Water Distiller

Electric distillers are convenient and easy to use, but what happens if the power goes out and you still need clean water? The Waterwise Non-Electric Water Distiller is a simple device that runs off traditional heat sources, such as an open flame or gas stove. It has no moving parts, so almost nothing can break or go wrong with it.

One of our favorite traits of the Waterwise is how quickly it distills water. While most of the electric water distillers we tested could distill about six gallons per day, the Waterwise distiller can purify an impressive 16 gallons daily with no electricity needed.

The Waterwise is a nice-looking, well-built distiller crafted almost entirely from stainless steel. But it’s expensive for a mechanical distiller with no moving parts and no electricity. It’s also a bit finicky because it must be set up correctly to work properly. But despite its flaws, the Waterwise is one of the fastest distillers we’ve seen, and it will keep working even when others can’t because of power failure.

5. SteamPure 2992 Countertop Water Distiller

We hate to sacrifice kitchen counter space if we can help it, so the smaller size of the SteamPure Countertop Water Distiller appealed to us immediately. It’s small enough to put it away in your cabinet when it’s not in use, but it’s surprisingly heavy, so you may not want to move it back and forth all the time. At 28 pounds, it weighs more than its size would lead you to believe.

Time-saving features get points with us, so we love that this machine can steam-sterilize its coil and tank, saving you time and hassle. A manual drain lets you release all the chemicals and residue collected after distilling. And the 5-year warranty that protects it all is one of the best we’ve seen on a distiller.

However, all these features wouldn’t matter if the water wasn’t great. Luckily, the water is pure and delicious. You even get a second glass water jar to fill up when the first is full. But the StemPure is a slow distiller and only produces a gallon of distilled water in 4 hours.

6. Megahome MH943SBS Water Distiller

The Megahome Water Distiller makes delicious and pure water, albeit slowly. It takes 5 ½ hours to distill a single gallon of water with this machine, which is much longer than most of its competitors. What’s worse is the loud operation noise, which isn’t an issue with other models we reviewed. However, the Megahome has some appealing features. Six activated charcoal filters are included that remove VOCs and chlorine, which not all distillers can filter.

For those concerned with the chemicals in plastic, the Megahome distiller is made from stainless steel inside and out. The water container is crafted out of glass, and your water will never touch plastic during the distillation process. We were surprised that not all the distillers we tested were UL-certified, but the Megahome distiller is. That means that it meets specific strict safety standards, but it doesn’t mean things won’t go wrong. On ours, the reset button gave us problems. Thankfully, there’s a 1-year warranty on this device, so we were able to get it replaced at no cost. The second machine gave us no problems.

7. H2o Labs Water Distiller

While most electric water distillers are slow-working devices, the H2o Labs Water Distiller makes the other models seem quick. In a full day, the H2o Labs distiller can only produce 4 gallons of distilled water. Its pace seems agonizingly slow, so it’s only sufficient for a single person. This machine would have a tough time keeping up with the water needs of an entire family.

There were several things we liked about the H2o Labs distiller. For instance, an indicator LED light is built-in to alert you when it’s time to refill and reset. It’s also very lightweight, making it easier to move around. But it’s so light because it’s made of plastic. Even the water container is plastic! If you’re concerned about the effect drinking from plastic may have on your health, this distiller isn’t for you. Granted, the plastic is food-safe and BPA-free, but not everyone is willing to take the chance.

As if being made of plastic wasn’t bad enough, the container also has no way to pour; it’s just a plastic square with plastic indentations that are difficult to hold. A pouring spout would be a helpful addition.

8. ECO-WORTHY Water Distiller

We had more complaints about the ECO-WORTHY water distiller than with any other distiller we tested for this list, but it still produced pure water that was great for drinking. The water never touches plastic while being distilled since the machine is stainless steel and the water container is glass. It’s durable and well-built, with a 2-year free part replacement warranty included.

Despite the positive qualities, the ECO-WORTHY distiller has several flaws. Though the pitcher is made from glass, they used very thin glass, so it’s fragile and brittle. If you hit it on anything, it can shatter. Also, there’s a gasket to seal the lid, but it won’t stay in place. Whenever you try to put the lid on, the gasket likes to move, and you’ll have to reset it several times.

We noticed while using it that this distiller is much louder than the others. It seems to almost resonate with the hum of the machine working. And the inside isn’t container can’t be removed, so it’s more difficult to clean than it should be.

Buyer’s Guide – Choosing the Best Water Distiller Machine

While water distillers produce pure water for drinking, cooking, and more, each brand has positive traits and flaws. So, how do you decide which distiller should supply your drinking water? In this short buyer’s guide, we’ll discuss a few traits you should consider to help make the decision easier.

The Water Doesn’t Touch Plastic

Many people are worried about plastic’s effects on their food and water, and rightly so. When you add heat to the mix, plastic can leach chemicals into the water. Some of the chemicals can be detrimental to your health, like BPA. Luckily, many manufacturers know that people don’t want to drink harmful chemicals with their purified water, so they take steps to ensure you don’t have to.

The distilling machines are often made from stainless steel, and the water container is generally made from glass. Therefore, the water never encounters plastic, so you don’t have to worry about those chemicals entering your body.

Distillation Speed

How long are you willing to wait for your water? Different machines distill at various speeds; depending on your needs, you may need a faster distiller. Some of the slowest distillers we tested took all day to produce just 4 gallons. The fastest was able to distill an impressive 16 gallons in a day! If you’re only distilling water for yourself, almost any distiller will purify enough water to satisfy your needs.

Four gallons will let you drink your fill and still use plenty for cooking or other tasks. However, a full-sized family may need more water than one of the slower distillers can produce, but it’s unlikely that many families use as many as 16 gallons of water daily.

How Much Noise Does It Make

It may not seem like a big deal now, but a noisy water distiller can quickly become a nuisance. Remember, the machine will likely be running all day long. What starts as a barely annoying hum grows as the day wears on.

Some of the distillers we tested didn’t seem too loud at first. But after a few days of using it for all our drinking water and more, we were sick of the constant background noise. We suggest finding the quietest water distiller possible.

In Conclusion

We wanted to find the best water distillers to provide us with a never-ending supply of purified drinking water. To find the top brands, we tested as many as we could find. After reading our reviews, hopefully, you’ll know which distiller is the best choice for you. Overall, our favorite was the CO-Z Brushed Stainless Steel Water Distiller. It’s FDA-approved and protected by a 1-year warranty, with a thermostatically controlled auto-shutoff that doesn’t waste electricity.

For the best value, we recommend the Waterwise 4000Water Distiller. It has a stainless-steel condenser and can distill up to 6 gallons daily at a more affordable price than other options. Our premium choice recommendation is the Pure Water Counter Top Distiller. A 2-year warranty covers the electronics, and the stainless steel is warrantied for 15. It also has replaceable internal parts and dual-purity vents to remove harmful VOCs.

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