How often do these filters need to be cleaned or replaced when used 24/7 indoors?
334478
Well I have had these for over 6 mths and they don't need to be cleaned or replaced and my tank is 24/7
1403281
Depends on how dusty the conditions are.It's best to clean them after each use.Order washable filters from Amazon and be done with it.
937380
once every 6months at full use. mine is used for 2 ppl so i plan on changing after a year. i will upgrade the ceramic filter at that point.
2279322
The best answer is "that depends": local air quality, indoor air factors, number of people in the space, what you do in the space (cooking/sleeping/eating/nothing/etc.). It also depends on how often you use the air purifier machine; the more you use it, the quicker you will need to replace the filter. With infrequent use, the longest I would leave the filter is 6 months. With constant use, then the longest one should go before replacement is 3 months. The best way to know if your filter is in dire need of replacement is to hold it up to a strong light source - if the light coming through is blocked by 80% of more, it is time for a new filter. The best answer is "that depends": local air quality, indoor air factors, number of people in the space, what you do in the space (cooking/sleeping/eating/nothing/etc.). It also depends on how often you use the air purifier machine; the more you use it, the quicker you will need to replace the filter. With infrequent use, the longest I would leave the filter is 6 months. With constant use, then the longest one should go before replacement is 3 months. The best way to know if your filter is in dire need of replacement is to hold it up to a strong light source - if the light coming... » Read More The best answer is "that depends": local air quality, indoor air factors, number of people in the space, what you do in the space (cooking/sleeping/eating/nothing/etc.). It also depends on how often you use the air purifier machine; the more you use it, the quicker you will need to replace the filter. With infrequent use, the longest I would leave the filter is 6 months. With constant use, then the longest one should go before replacement is 3 months. The best way to know if your filter is in dire need of replacement is to hold it up to a strong light source - if the light coming through is blocked by 80% of more, it is time for a new filter. « Show Less
1035400
I only needed to replace mine at most, once a month. I would say it really depends on if you leave the filter on when you feed your fish. By turning it off during feeding, I could sometimes go 2-3 months before changing it.
1791508
There are three filters One permanent, two replaceable. You should "clean" and re-use the initial filter monthly depending on the work load. I haven't had this unit very long so I just take the front cover off and visually check the filter. The cover is very easy to remove & replace. The other two filters are expected to last around 18 months. They have to be replaced, not cleaned. When the cover is off there are a series of led lights telling you the condition of the filters. By the way, removal and replacement of the filters is really easy.
1791509
You clean the filters every three months and replace them about every 17 months. A solid light will come on every three months (3,6,9,12 and 15 months). The solid light means to clean the filters.The mesh pre-filter is easily washable, the carbon filter and hepa filter can be vacumed. A flashing light will come on every 17 months to remind you to replace the filters.
2080384
To the best of my knowledge, they cannot be washed. We've had ours for about 6 mos., and are about to consider changing. If your don't have a real serious dust problem, I'd say 6-7 months would be about the life of this filter.
567601
That depends on how dirty the air is in the home. Some people change the filter every 6-8 months, other people can go 8-12 months. At our house it depends on things like how dusty the outside air happens to be. When conditions are dry and windy there is more dust in the air. When we have construction going on inside there is more dust. I have changed ours anywhere from 6-9 months depending on the conditions.
1686366
Hello, C.J.E! With average indoor air quality and 24 hour daily use, the filters in the BioGS 2.0 will last for 18 months. If you have any other questions please feel free to let us know! Regards, The Rabbit Air Team
2172573
It was my understanding that the filters lasted the life of the machine. I clean it once a week with a vacuum cleaner...use the brush attachment.
1403285
I haven't yet had to replace the filter. I don't use it that much. My filter is a permanent filter and I just empty it in the trash when I use it.
1064808
I've owned a unit about two years. I replaced the filter after year 1 and just replaced it the second time. The unit seemed to work OK, but the filter does get a little "grungy". I'd say replace at least once a year (I only run the unit during the winter and early Spring months-November to April)
2279326
The unit has a timer that reminds you to change the filter every 6 months. I changed the filter for the first time this month (I've only had my GermGuardian 6 months) but after I did I realized the filter wasn't all that dirty, probably could have easily been wiped off and would have lasted at least another 3 months. We have a large dog but live in Seattle where there's not a TON of dust in the air. We run it 24/7 on medium.
1821803
I have a 2000 sq ft home and don't use the forced air much, maybe 1 hour or so a day. I change mine every 3-4 months. Please see the answer from the filter salesman in reviews.
2212501
I replace mine every three of four months. Could go longer, but we have a central well in our neighborhood and often get sediment in the lines that has to be flushed out (causing my filter to clog). Generally, activated charcoal filters should last 4-5 months.
1821801
Depends on the room it's in, our filters get dirtier in the rooms that are used more often :]