I bought this 4 months ago and the "REPLACE" light has already come on. We don't drink a lot of water each day. How long is the filter supposed last?
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I believe they're only supposed to last 6 months. Our initial filter lasted that long.
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When you start to notice less water coming through the device, you take out the filter and flip it over. You should then have at least another 3 months before you need to completely replace the filter.
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It probably depends on how dirty your air is. I've had my unit for 9 months and the light just came on to replace the odor filter. The main filter replacement light has not come on yet.
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Good question, doesn't seem to have a standard and it would really depend on the water you use. I would replace it whenever it looks dirty. Check monthly or less often if you are using filtered water.
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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.
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I only use it for about several weeks, and it works well for now but i don't know how long it lasts. As for the filter, I may try to buy a new bottle considering the price of this bottle.
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It's a certain amount of gallons, but obviously no one is keeping track of that. I think the rule of thumb is every six months depending on usage (although with smaller families or couples maybe a year) but for me I just look at the filter. It will start a light color and very gradually begin to darken. I change mine when it gets completely dark, which is always around the six month mark.
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Well, as the light suggests, you should clean the filter. Then press the filter reset button to reset the timer. All it does is remind you to clean the filter after every 10 hours of use....
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We did not try to change the filter for about 4 months. Then it was corroded by our hard water and we could not removed it. We have tried a PUR filter since then and it leaks no matter what we do. I liked the Culligan filter much better. I may order another one and change the filter on time.
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I can't answer that question. I have the filter in and on a daily use it lasts approx 3 months for me. I drink alot of water so it is active all day.
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The manufacturer suggests changing the filter every six months. I waited for a year. A light will come on to let you know the filters need to be changed. After you change them, you will need to reset the light.
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Use the tip of a ballpoint pen in the hole next to the red light indicating clean the filter. Takes a few seconds and the red light goes off. I haven't had a problem with this. Janice
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I assume you are referring to the Reverse Osmosis membrane filter. That needs to be replaced too, but not as often as the other filters. I think the normal replacement period is between 2 and 5 years, depending on your water quality. They used to be very expensive, but the prices have come down a lot in the past few years. You can buy the R.O. membrane filter directly from the seller.
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Not much help here. Our light only came on about once & that was years ago. And there is no meter telling how many gallons have been used. We only change our filters about every 8 months. There are just 2 of us using them, so if you have more people in the house you'd probably need to change more often. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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I have the same situation, but after a much longer period of use. My second filter was at the stage when the light would flash red. Before I replaced it, the light stopped working. I replaced the filter, and still no light working. Checking online, I found that, with the filter out, you can access the switch for the light. I pressed it and the light activated. Put the filter back in and it didn't work. Repeated a couple more time, with no success. I also read online that there is no direct relationship between the light and the filter itself; it simply tracks water flow. I have decided to keep using it until there is an obvious change in either flow rate or water quality. I have the same situation, but after a much longer period of use. My second filter was at the stage when the light would flash red. Before I replaced it, the light stopped working. I replaced the filter, and still no light working. Checking online, I found that, with the filter out, you can access the switch for the light. I pressed it and the light activated. Put the filter back in and it didn't work. Repeated a couple more time, with no success. I also read online that there is no direct relationship between the light and the filter itself; it simply tracks water flow. I have decided to... » Read More I have the same situation, but after a much longer period of use. My second filter was at the stage when the light would flash red. Before I replaced it, the light stopped working. I replaced the filter, and still no light working. Checking online, I found that, with the filter out, you can access the switch for the light. I pressed it and the light activated. Put the filter back in and it didn't work. Repeated a couple more time, with no success. I also read online that there is no direct relationship between the light and the filter itself; it simply tracks water flow. I have decided to keep using it until there is an obvious change in either flow rate or water quality. « Show Less
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We replace our filter every 4 months or so, but we have it on our primary faucet. I think you would be able to "taste" a difference in the water when it needs to be changed. Only you will be able to judge how often you need to change it by the taste. Hope that helps.
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I have only had my tank set up for a little over a month. It has one betta in it. Yesterday the filter died. Can't get it going again. I had to go out and buy a new filter to keep my fish happy. Now I have to find a light that will fit on the tank so I can get rid of that huge useless cube out of the middle.