How often do you replace your Culligan filter? Does that mean that I only have to replace the filter every 6 months?
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Actually, the "mnfctr" does not recommend faster changes than are necessary. Try calling them or emailing them. I have a 1-person household, so I called them about this very issue. As someone else here said (and confirmed by Culligan Technical Support when I asked) bacteria will grow in a warm moist environment, so 4 months is an outside limit ... for your own safety.
2000406
Depends on how often you run the machine...I run mine about 12 hours per day and I change the filters about every 18 months.
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.
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)
745342
The company that installed my new system said that this filter would last one year. But when they came out to do an inspection after one year, the guy said that I should have changed the filter earlier. I now change the filter every six months. So far, that seems to be about the right amount of time.
1382767
As I use only distilled water, I usually change my filter approx. every 3 - 4 months. Hope this is helpful to you.
645806
I have only had mine 6 months, but after reading a lot online the recommended is once a year. Also if the water slows going through filter scrubbing with a soft scouring pad will help, but so far I haven't had to do that.
909598
They recommend changing the filter every 6 months. I believe the warranty if for the entire unit. There is a filter inside that has to be changed.
363199
I change mine every 6 months but it depends on the hardness of your water. The filter can not be serviced. I usually recycle it with my plastics.
1904289
Good question . I'm guessing that Culligan has changed the filter element/component for some reason . Mine is the same way and becomes progressively slower after about two weeks of use despite the fact that I replace the filter every thirty days . I presume it's because it is filtering and whatever is being filtered out is responsible for clogging the filter . The filter looks to be the same as previous filters but , as you pointed out , the slow flow has an unacceptable flow rate . I'll be looking for another filtering assembly next month .
676334
That's about it... The one that came with the cleaner lasted about that long as well.. After average use of once a week and occasional cleaning of the filter, I replace them in 10-12 months. If you have pets, more often probably!!
1642874
Depends on use. I replace mine every 6 months. But I also keep my hot tub very clean and wash filter every month.
1856742
The instructions state the filter should need to be changed every 6 Months. I bought mine in December 2012 and have not changed the filter yet. The unit has four lights that indicate when the filter needs to be changed. Mine is only on the second light indicator. I run the unit 24/7 on the second of four speeds, and wash the foam pre-filter every month.
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The best practice is to change it every 8 to 12 months. Even flowing strongly after that time filter could have lost part of its filtering properties.
1940086
We recommend changing the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, the filter life will depend upon the environment in which it is used.
1439940
I just put a piece of blue tape with the install date on the filter and replace in a year or if the flow slows appreciably (which in my usage/experience takes > 1 year). The filters have gotten more expensive - I used to get them for $70-80 so now I wait longer to replace :)
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Personally I havnt had to change the filters as of yet and my machines run 24/7. I'm figuring every few months or so. The machines do come with replacement filters:)