Has anyone had trouble removing the bottom cover to change the filter? I took off the screws but can't pull off the cover. Any suggestions?
844901
I suspect it's just wedged on tight. I don't know what would happen if you tried prying it or greasing it. Mine is, I think, a bit tight, but can be wiggled off.
97487
Yes. Take a rod and insert it into the threaded end of the housing - tap the back cover off. It will come off easly. Remove the foam filter and clean it (or replace it) Then put the filter back into the housing, tap in down. and you're ready to go.
2176878
I don't know what the manufacturer recommends but I just slip a slot screwdriver between the filter cover and the body of the blower and give it a slight twist. It comes off very easily. Then I pull out the inside holder with my fingers (also easy). I then gently brush it off with a soft bristle brush or vacuum it off with the brush tool and the vent on the vacuum hose open. Be careful not to brush hard or let the vacuum suck it up. I always vacuum the the filter cover, holder and the blower itself before I put it back together. When put it back together be careful to align the hole in the filter with the center of the cover. Just snap the holder back into the center of the cover and then the cover back to the blower body. All of the reassembly is done with just your hands, no tools required. The process is simple and by doing it regularly I've had good service from my blower and have avoided the issues that others have reported.
510003
Take hold of the black edge around the bottom and pull down. It releases easily. To replace it, just press it back into place.
290567
I was able to remedy the problem by flipping the gasket over. The rounded side should go toward the filter. Unfortunately Culligan customer service hasn't been able to figure this one out and has been telling their customers to remove this very necessary gasket altogether. Unfortunately I was not able to remedy the situation where the filter compartment leaks after trying to change the filter just one time. I'm glad I tested removal and replacement of the filter right away to make sure I would have room to do so after installation rather than to wait 3 months to find out that once you open it, it will likely leak after.
908211
I ran into the same problem when i bought replacement filters (in the past) from somebody besides clear2o. You can really hurt your hand if you build up enough pressure before trying to remove. The supplier did make good on a replacement since i wasn't the first one that this has happened to. I have since paid a little extra to buy from CLEAR, and have not received a faulty one yet. I hope that this helps. Thanks
1099053
Unless they have changed the design since I bought mine, the plastic tab that holds them together screws apart to remove them. Look at both sides of the tab, on one side it is slotted to put a coin or screwdriver in to take it apart. Unscrew the tab by holding the back side and using a coin or screwdriver take the tab apart and then remove the filter you want and screw the tab back together to when finished. Don't over tighten it when screwing it back together.
557863
Sorry Arthur...I think you're right! I ordered a spare filter back in June and thought nothing of it. Then, I went to change my filter this morning and the one they sent me was wrong. My old filter has an opening on both ends and the new one does not. Plus, the part number is different. Maybe it's a new design but I'm not putting it in until I find out. Thanks for making me aware of this. I wouldn't put your's in either. Please let me know if you find something out from the company.
1240487
Hi, good question. I became curious myself. When you open the top the filter pops out easily. Everything screws back together nicely without it.
407836
Hi, you remove the little black plastic clip in the screw on top and put a new filter in there and replace the plastic clip. Hope that helps.
1503460
I am not an appliance technician. Possibly the problem is with the o-ring seal. Not the filter. If you still have the old one try swapping the o-ring from the filter you removed. Other than that I have no idea.
75901
The two screws on the bottom. Remove them then slide the back cover up and pull off from the top
2217601
I have only had to change the filter once so far, and it is easy. You just remove the front cover, pull the old one out (have a trash bag handy because ours was gross and covered in dust). Then pop in the new one.
590843
I tried lubricating the gasket with oil, soaking the unit in hot water, and twisting the filter with my hands and pliers many, many times. It wouldn't budge. This worked for me: 1) Reattach the whole filter unit to the faucet (Screw the metal swivel collar back on tightly.). 2) Hit one of the 3 finger tabs sticking out from the bottom of the filter sideways to your left with a hammer several times until it starts to move. 3) Twist the filter to your left with your fingers until it comes out completely. FINALLY SUCCESS!!
1742080
I would try to disasemble the cover and impeller and reasemble make sure all parts are on correctly and make sure to prime.it correctly,DO NOT plug in the filter until all air is out of the system. Good luck!! Hope this helps!!
839082
The filter holder should lift out of the water tank. You can replace the filter and slide it back in to place.
1939372
What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use... » Read More What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." « Show Less