Any indication as to when the filter cartridge should be changed.... by decreasing flow rate or change in water taste/quality?
284103
The product manual says "It is recommended that the EZ-1 filter be replaced every year and the EZ-3/EZ-4 every 6 months, or when you notice a change in taste, odor, or flow of the water being filtered." It also lists the service life of the EZ-1 at 3000 Gallons, and the EZ-3/EZ-4 at 500 Gallons, so if you know about how much water you use you could guesstimate it. The manual also says that the filter head should be replaced every 10 years.
284104
will the Ez-1 filter fit in place or substitue for the under sink mount that came with the EZ 4 filter?
284105
I did not notice any change in water flow or taste after 6 months. I have the subscription to automatically order it after 6 months...great filter!
284106
my ez 4 lasted 4 months - now it is coming out of the faucet so slow it is hard to use
284107
We change our filters every 6 months, which is the recommended time. There are only 2 of us in the household, so it might be necessary to change it more often--or less--depending on number of people on the system. I would not want to wait until I noticed a change in water taste or quality. Why take a chance of getting a case of the trots?
284108
They have a recommended change schedule based on time and/or gallons, but you will be able to tell with the water taste. It also depends on the water quality within your area. I'm in Virginia Beach and the water quality is better than Florida, so my filter does last longer here. Flow rate can be deceiving since water pressure is not always the same. Amazon sells a water hardness tester, it could be helpful to better monitor your water quality!
284109
They say it is good for six months " 6 months/500 gallons filter life", because it is a higher level. EZ-1 last for a year. I use this item to clean the drinking water and ice machine of an old refrigerator. So I use the ice machine mount, if you use the under sink drinking water mount it has an "Electronic Filter Life Monitor Beeps When Cartridges Needs To Be Changed". Culligan US-EZ-4 EZ-Change Level-4 Under-Sink Drinking Water System.
2082296
I just bought one to replace my original permanent filter which was somewhat smaller. I've noticed that water flows through faster with the new filter, and the brewed coffee is weaker. Adding a paper filter has helped.
194024
I would think changing it would not be an issue for quite a while. I only use it once per month. The current filter should stay good for a long time at that usage rate. When the time comes, I will rinse the filter and put back in for as long as I can.
454291
From what was told to me from "repairmen" ...can push button next to green light, several times to reset ...light to green ....and definitely if the water tastes "funny", change filter. Manufacture recommendation is ..."change every 6 months"...but I personally am @ the 10-month "mark" and light is still green and water has no "funny' taste ... I recommend have a new filter "on hand" ..just be proactive/preventive ...
2146423
Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)
2222804
My first question would be if you primed it according to the instructions that should have come with it (I think they're on the box)? If not, do so. If yes, something I've done to prolong the use of mine is to gently scrub the filters with a clean wet dish cloth. I'm assuming your filtering tap water, but if your filtering dirty water then flow can diminish quicker.
1121493
I have never owned a cartridge pool filter, but I am told water clarity is reduced when compared to a D.E. filter. My perspective of the time to clean a D.E. Filter isn't that bad when you get the quality water you are looking for. Additionally, I am not sure cleaning a cartridge filter is all that more simple and does also take time, opening up the unit, pulling the cartridge, washing with hose and then reinstalling. Finally, cleaning a cartridge generally does not get it back to 100 percent efficiency so the time to the next cleaning is reduced. That's my two cents worth.
1603706
When the filter needs to be changed, the water flow slows down. It all depends on how many contaminants are in your water. My water is pretty clean, so I only have to replace the filter every 6 months.
1904287
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 .
1981563
I'm not sure what the recommendations are for changing this filter, but when we notice that our water is tasting funny, we change the filter (about every 12 months). There are probably a lot of variables at play, such as the minerals in your water, chemicals, etc.
1208169
I would be suspect if there was a noticeable flow difference. My experience has been that new filter cartridges produces a better flow for a while and gradually diminishes.
1058565
There is no filter that gets changed, but there are recommended cleaners to use regularly to remove any mineral deposits that might occur. We have been using ours daily since mid-July and have seen no need to clean yet and our water for tea and coffee has not changed in taste.
451838
This is my second one. The last one cracked after about a year of my grandson abusing it. You have to change the filter when the flow slows down. Plain and simple, the filter is getting clogged by your dirty water or dirty pipes. Just think about how much trash is in that filter (and not in your body) when it slows down then simply twist out the clogged filter and replace it with a clean one. We use ours many times a day, so my grandsons have clean water and I don't have to sweat my coffee pot getting clogged with calcium like the fast couple did, before the filter.
377621
Honestly my tap water is HORRIBLE and I didn't change my filter for 2 months. I never had problems with smell or the quality. Do you have pets or anything else that might be causing it?
1493200
I don't believe so. Where I used to live the water flow through the filter would reduce greatly after about a month so I would then go ahead and replace. Where I live now the flow is still strong and it's been about two months but I'll probably go ahead and replace it within the next couple weeks.
114189
The instruction sheet that came with the system recommends changing the filter once a year. I'm not an expert on how filtered water should taste once the filter outlives it usefulness, but I can tell no difference in the water now from when I started using the system. My filter is now 1yr and three months old. I do plan to change it soon!!!
890402
Are you sure you have the filter in the right way? Check the filter closely if it is in the right way as this could be caused by a small tear in the cartridge or if you put it in the wrong direction or wrong side up.