Does it need to be cleaned, vaccumed, or washed between filter changes?
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You can purchase some bulk carbon filter pads on Amazon for less than $10 and place a piece under the unit below the Prefilter. This will prolong the life of the prefilter by capturing larger dust particles before they reach the prefilter. And, you can remove the prefilter every few months, take it outside and blow it with a can of compressed air. You will see large chunks of dust flying out of the filter, and after about sixty seconds of spraying the compressed air, it will look almost like a new unit again. You can then continue to use it well past the time that the control panel indicates it is time for a replacement. You can purchase some bulk carbon filter pads on Amazon for less than $10 and place a piece under the unit below the Prefilter. This will prolong the life of the prefilter by capturing larger dust particles before they reach the prefilter. And, you can remove the prefilter every few months, take it outside and blow it with a can of compressed air. You will see large chunks of dust flying out of the filter, and after about sixty seconds of spraying the compressed air, it will look almost like a new unit again. You can then continue to use it well past the time that the control panel... » Read More You can purchase some bulk carbon filter pads on Amazon for less than $10 and place a piece under the unit below the Prefilter. This will prolong the life of the prefilter by capturing larger dust particles before they reach the prefilter. And, you can remove the prefilter every few months, take it outside and blow it with a can of compressed air. You will see large chunks of dust flying out of the filter, and after about sixty seconds of spraying the compressed air, it will look almost like a new unit again. You can then continue to use it well past the time that the control panel indicates it is time for a replacement. « Show Less
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No. You do have about 3 filters that get replaced at various times. They are not washable. A display screen on the top will indicate which filter needs to be replaced. We have had ours about 2.5 years and I have replaced one filter at about $50 and a second filter is needed at a cost of $150+
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just filter changes..I'm sure you'd want to wipe it down etc just as a matter of normal cleaning though
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according to the manufacturer's instruction manual, the filters should be removed, rinsed and allowed to air dry completely every three months. In between cleaning, you can remove them and tap out any dirt that accumulates. The manual also notes that the filters may discolor over time and that this is normal. Should your filters disintegrate or come apart, you can order new ones by going to www.sharkclean.com or check with
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This unit comes with a permanent filter that can be washed and reused. There is also a light on the unit that tells when the filter needs to be cleaned.
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I haven't changed it yet, but the ionic plates need to be washed monthly. I keep an eye on the filter and will change it when it starts to show dirt.
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I clean mine out as per instructions. Once a month, especially the bottom tank. Doesn't hurt to give those black filters a light scrub every so often.
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I change the black filters about every 3 months. The hepa filter about every year. But the hepa filter needs to be cleaned. I clean mine 3 times a year. use a soft brush and then by water. Do not use any soap, just water
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We recommend changing the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, the filter life will depend upon the environment in which it is used.
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Nope. From the vacuum manual: "The filter CANNOT be washed as it will lose its dust trapping ability." It doesn't look like it would survive the washing.
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Eventually the filter will need to be replaced. As long as you take care of it it last a long time.
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I have washed the filter and follow the instructions, it works well. Considering I only did it once and you have done "Several Times", I guess you know the operation process very well and it should be the problem of the Machine. I will take care of it too. Thank you.
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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.
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I've had my purifier a few months now. I've vacuumed the pre filter off several times, and it my opinion, it could be gently washed if necessary and will last a long time. I love this purifier!
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I do both. I vacuum the filter but eventually swap it out and its best to swap out you can tell the difference.
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Clean the filter and then clean it at least every 30 days after that. Filter is located at the top and slides in and out (pul;l up to remove).
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The filter is two part--cloth inside with a plastic and mesh cover over that. You can wash the cloth filter and replace it. I purchased a couple replacements from Amazon so that I always have one to put on while the other is drying. They will get to a point where they have to be replaced but I have had my vacuum two years and only replaced the cloth filter once but that may be because I wash them often, hence the beauty of having a couple of extra filters hanging around.
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No, you don't technically have to wash the filter, but when I unscrew it every day to rinse and fill up the humidifier tank, I rinse off the filter. You should carefully read the instructions on the box as to the lifespan of the filter, though. I change my filters out every month. (I can't recall how often they say to change them, but I think it's about 1 month.)
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I just take out the little filter bag and shake it over the trash or use a whisk broom to get it cleaner. I've had mine for over a year, and I haven't needed a new filter yet.