How do you know when to change the filter out?
1982026
the only thing I know is its word that it last for three years or 15000 gals
1982027
The filter is rated for 3 yrs or 15,000 gal. When I install it I write the date with a magic marker in 3 places on the filter itself. The filter sits under our sink behind the kitchen trash can. Whenever I empty the trash I can see the date.
1982028
It will last several years or more depending on the water usage. I had one in my other home for more than 4 years. You will have to depend on the taste of the water to know when to change it.
1982029
You can't change the filter on this unit. The filter last about 3 years, at which point you would just buy a whole new one. I have been using this for about a year and highly recommend it. It makes the water taste much better and it comes at a really decent price.
1840864
I didn't use mine long enough to need a filter change. But from experience with other humidifiers, you should change the filter when it becomes discolored. The filter is you wick for moving the water to the top. When you notice a change in the amount of steam, the wick is no longer effective.
331616
Hello Shelley, I often change the filters around 6 month and 1 year, this depends for the PH of water, I measure the PH if this drop down about 6, I change the filter.
1103065
There is no external measure for determining when to change the filter. So I change it on a schedule basis, every 3 months.
27964
No, there's no indicator on the filter. I made a note in the calendar on my phone which is never lost if you do system back-up's
560595
I bought a new machine because my filter finally wore out. By that time, the timer or sensor wasn't working exactly right anyway. They aren't that expensive to replace the whole thing.
885552
The pitcher can't "tell" when the filter is getting old. It's just a sensor in the lid that senses how many times it's been removed, etc. So it 'guesses' when its time to replace the filter. Holding down the button resets that counter to zero so do it when you put a new, fresh filter in and the light will give you an estimate on when to change the filter. I tend to use the filter at least a month after the light goes red.
1802839
The filter can be changed either 6 months or a year, but you must remove the front panel and vacuum off any debris about every 2 months, depending on how dirty it gets will determine how often you have to do this.
793116
I would say it depends on the conditions at your home. We live up in the mountains where it is very dusty, so we check it at least once a month. We'll change it based on the amount of dust on the filter paper. We can generally go a couple of months before having to change it out.
194027
The filter is on the bottom of the unit and can be replaced with just your hands. The filter is a simple pinch and pull it out of the bottom and to replace push in the new one. I don't know how often the filter needs replaced but I use it monthly minimum since Aug 2013 and the filter is still fine.
1375066
Just changed the filter a few times. Haven't tried to take apart and reassemble yet.
289686
I do both. I vacuum the filter but eventually swap it out and its best to swap out you can tell the difference.
1720328
When I bought a new pitcher it showed a schedule of how often to change the filters, it shows every 2 months. I write it on my calendar so I don't forget.
1771533
where is says replace filter look on the other side there is the bubble press it to start timeline
2142961
The filters are usually not white when I change them. But I change them about once a year, based on amount of use.
1940085
We change ours every 3 months (90 days) - We have a thing set up with Amazon to send us a filter quarterly, we have an extra on hand so after I use the one I have a new one waiting. Ours has a dial on top to tell me when to change (in case I forget)
2226301
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).