how long do filters last
2007713
The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter. The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember... » Read More The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter. « Show Less
2007714
Filters last about 10 uses but if you rinse them out really good you can probably get a few more uses out if them. Once they start to clog up with sediment you will know because the coffee concentrate will not flow freely through it.
2007715
The instructions say change after 10 uses, however I have a neighbor who has used the same one for 5 years!!! She rinses it out real well after each use, but her coffee takes 18-24 hours to filter through. She does a pound of Folgers in each batch. My husband has only done 3 batches, but he thinks the filter will last 30+ times. At $2.50 each, I wouldn't change it after only 10 batches, but we figure we will just play it by ear, for now. We use Starbucks beans, ground very coarsely and the taste is so much better using the Toddy Cold Brew System. Not bitter at all!!! Good luck and remember not to use soap on the filter.
2007716
It says the filter lasts for 10 times. I wash mine off and keep it in a plastic bag in the freezer. It's only my 3rd time reusing it, so I'm not sure what it will look like at ten. To be determined...
2007717
I have had my toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a couple of months. It is the smoothest coffee I have ever had!!! The filters last a fairly long time. I am still using the first. You just need to put them in a small baggie and freeze them until you need to use them again. Also, it is hard to say how many cups you get from one brewing because for example I use 1/3 cup of brewed coffee with hot water sometimes and other times I use 1/2 cup of brewed coffee with hot water. So, it is kind of hard to tell how many cups of coffee you get from a brewing!! I would recommend trying this product!! Exceptional coffee. I have had my toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a couple of months. It is the smoothest coffee I have ever had!!! The filters last a fairly long time. I am still using the first. You just need to put them in a small baggie and freeze them until you need to use them again. Also, it is hard to say how many cups you get from one brewing because for example I use 1/3 cup of brewed coffee with hot water sometimes and other times I use 1/2 cup of brewed coffee with hot water. So, it is kind of hard to tell how many cups of coffee you get from a brewing!! I would recommend trying this product!!... » Read More I have had my toddy Cold Brew Coffee Maker for a couple of months. It is the smoothest coffee I have ever had!!! The filters last a fairly long time. I am still using the first. You just need to put them in a small baggie and freeze them until you need to use them again. Also, it is hard to say how many cups you get from one brewing because for example I use 1/3 cup of brewed coffee with hot water sometimes and other times I use 1/2 cup of brewed coffee with hot water. So, it is kind of hard to tell how many cups of coffee you get from a brewing!! I would recommend trying this product!! Exceptional coffee. « Show Less
2007718
The filters last for 5-10 pots as long as the coffee is ground to drip-percolator size. Smaller ground becomes trapped in the filter.
144371
Mine last about 3 months even though I used it a little longer until I ended up ordering a 3 pack. There's also a sensor that tells you when the filter is done.
1201427
The filter lasted approx. 6 months. It would all depend on the quality of your water. This one was used in an apt. setting with city water, so I thought is was well worth the money.
494474
I filter 2 to 3 gallons of water per day. A filter lasts me about 3 months, maybe a little longer. There is a little bit of black bits that float on the water before it goes down through but that's not a problem. I haven't had all those problems that others are talking about.
803285
I have had mine for a little over a year with no wear and tear. I wouldn't be surprised if the filter lasts for another 2 years. I put it through its paces, using it every other day for a few mins and for extended periods while cleaning once a month.
1147161
I find one site that sells cartridges (houzz.com) says "Each filter cartridge should be replaced within 45 to 60 days depending on usage. Today I talked to the UnitedStatesian distributor (not the Amazon distributor in Canada), and he says it's good for roughly 6-8 months showering 2 times a day.
1302619
There is one filter per order unless additional quantities of this filter are ordered at the same time. One filter should last approximately six months in "normal" usage. If you run the fan setting all the time , then this will affect the longevity of this filter.
1984211
Yes and they last approx. 3 -6 months depending on how clean your water is... you still need to change or clean filter in between, just remove stick and then reinsert when putting back into filter. We have an ozinator on our hot tub so it lasts about 5 months. Good luck!
1718245
Eventually the filter will need to be replaced. As long as you take care of it it last a long time.
1526374
ROI using "permanent" filter is 4 years. If you're worried about the environment, manufacturing waste an pollution exceed that of disposable filters. Disposable filters perform better. No filter is permanent, so over the life of the product you'll keep buying metal filters.
1544114
The filter lasts about 4 months. This is much longer than previous filters I have used. Also, it depends on how much water you use. I make coffee with mine and use it for drinking water.
231028
It comes with 2 filters that last about 6 months. You have to replace them with new ones ...bought on Amazon. We still love ours almost a year later.
2003477
I believe the filters last through at least 30 gallons of water or 3-4 months.
85677
I'd say the two-month time on each filter applies if you're using it a lot, say 5 liters a day. Otherwise, you can keep it for 3-4 months.
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.
2140685
Manufacturer says 1 yr. I doubt if we have to replace ours at 1 yr, just vacuum the pre filter monthly. That will make a big difference on how long the filter lasts.
1001260
Naturally, it depends on what you put into the trash receptacle as to how bad the odor is or how bad it will get. We replace our filters about every 3 months and get along real well the odor control.