how long until the filter needs replacing?
835407
Usually every 6 months or so depending on usage. The machine will tell you when the filter needs changing
835408
I believe it is every four months, but they have a "filter club" you can join when you buy and they'll automatically send you any replacement filters as needed on a subscription basis so you won't have to give it a thought. My unit was very recently purchased, that's why I'm unclear on the timing...
574506
The filter is supposed to last for 2 years. I would order the new filter from Zojirushi at Amazon.com
159223
I change mine every 6 to 9 months. It greatly depends on how wet the conditions are, and how good the inside filter does. All depends on how bad the system enviroment is.
1013260
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.
1624750
sadly the answer is no. I think I will know when that strong chlorine smell returns that it is time to replace the filter.
1388277
I have city water so I replace mine every 60 days as recommended. If you have whole house water filtering, then every 90 to 120 days. It does make a difference .
1759577
Naturally, it depends on how much you use it, but we get at least a month or two out of each filter. We can tell by the taste when it needs to be changed.
369067
I have only used it for about 6 weeks. Every other week I took out the filter and put it in a diluted vinegar solution over night. I hope that the filter will be cleaned and lasts a little longer.
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.
598096
The membrane need not be replaced at every filter change. Look in your owner's manual or look it up on the internet - most membranes last 2-3 years depending on use and the quality of the feed/inlet water supply. You only have to change the membrane when you notice a change in the quality of the water produced, or when the rate of water flow has diminished considerably.
1403284
I don't use mine all that much, but I haven't had to replace the filter yet. I do clean it after each use, but that's easy enough to do.
2081844
Clean pre-filter 2-4 weeks, deodorization filter replace 6 months, HEPA filter replace every year.
45949
Replace the white filter when it blackens. I have to replace it about every 3 months
289682
You really need to replace it. It will turn grey/black with dirt. As a maintenance factor you can rinse the removable filter that covers it but when it significantly changes color, you need a new one.
506246
Really clean the filter or replace it. We need to clean the filter at least every two weeks of use.
605764
We recommend changing the filters every 6 to 8 months. The replacement HAPF30 filters can be found at http://bit.ly/1Hgofjv.
185478
According to the instruction booklet filter should last approximately 2 months depending on the water quality. When I first got the machine light for filter change was coming on every 2 weeks. I replaced the filter but than the same issue occurred 2 weeks later, so I just reset it without actually changing the filter. Since that time I had to send the machine in for repair (that's a whole another story) and since I got it back I have not had the filter light come on yet... it has been about a month or so.