How often does the canister typically need to be changed? Is there an indicator when it is time to change it?
1942112
According to the manual, a canister typically needs to be changed once a year.
1942113
The manual says once per year. I have had mine about one year now and is still working like new. There is no indicator. I take the cover off to look and see if the canister is full of sediment, So far so good.
1942114
I just installed one so I do not know the life span of the canister but there is a service light that will indicate the canister needs changed.
1942115
Depends on how much it runs, voltage setting, amp setting, and water. I have max voltage, max amps, the unit runs probably more than average, and I had to change it after a few months. I am going to put a cheap filter on, and see if I can increase the life. You have to be careful though, because you need a certain amount of electrolytes in the water for the system to work. A light comes on when it begins to have trouble. You can still run it, it just won't be near as efficient.
1942116
I have my service light always flashing red. Is it an indication to replace the canister? The manual said the service light will flash after 168 hours (a full week) of operation. I called the support and they suggested me to replace the canister (116$). If the running coast is 116$ per week, it is an expensiver equipment.
1942117
I just installed the unit. The manual says about once a year. I installed a filter on the water supply to the unit and the unit works very well. I had a Honeywell and it lasted 2 years, terrible piece of equipment.
1610428
If memory serves me correctly the manufacturer suggests changing them at a six month interval. I would imagine that would be driven by two things, the capacity of the filter to do just that - filter, and I'm guessing here but perhaps the propensity of contaminants (e.g. mold) to grow on any surface that has become moist. Keep in mind that I am speculating on the second driver. So, if you have a typical family (which I'm sure is what the time frame is based on) I'd suggest changing the filter at Thanksgiving and July 4th, which are easily remembered dates and approximately six months apart. I happen to live by myself so I tend to change mine when I remember (I really should write it down, perhaps on the back of the mirror of the medicine cabinet) but let it go for longer than six months. I can say that I have never noticed a problem. I've had mine for at least four years. And yes I mean the filter head, not an individual filter cartridge. Hope that helps you Jenna.
2017192
It should have come with a wrench shaped to fit the canister. Use it to turn the canister counter clockwise. If it's been a while since you had it off then it may be very tight like mine was. I had to hold it tight & bang the wrench a bit to get it started loosening the last time i cleaned mine, but never had an issue before that.
2195240
Printed on the edge of the filter: "Change every 6 to 12 months - more often if the filter appears dirty." My HVAC person recommended every 6 months.
1324193
It really depends on your usage. I change them every 12 months, or less if I notice a quality change. The manufactures website has a fact sheet that says how many gallons they are rated for.
464076
It all depends on the amount of fishes or animals you put in but you should be able to refer to the manual for the general maintenance guide but you still need to monitor closely. Even though the guide mentions replacing the polishing pad every 3 months, I rinse the polishing pad every week because I got goldfishes and they generate a lot of poop. Also, different parts/mediums in the canister require different period of replacements or rinsing. You can download a copy here https://ca-en.hagen.com/usefultools/instructionmanuals.
1128442
I've had my vacuum 1 1/2 years and I have changed it once. Some of the dust and dirt will come out if it is tapped on a hard surface. I do this each time I change the bag. We have 3 small indoor dogs. When I vacuumed the other day I noticed that dusty stale odor. Guess it's time to change it. But you should be able to see the dirt that won't shake out.
1672381
I do not change mine often, as you can just add pellets as needed. The pads actually hold the odor, but the pellets do not smell. Hope this helps!
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.
917987
I don't know if there is a set time for changing filters. I began to notice that, even after cleaning my filters, there was a particular odor when I used my vacuum. I ordered and changed my filters and now my vacuum works more efficiently and the odor is gone.
1681545
I change the bag maybe every 3 to 5 months. i'm always pulling my vacuum cleaner out to clean up messes. i have all hard floors but a small house.
279439
I change mine on average every 4-6 weeks. We have moderately hard water and it gets progressively crustier at the top as time goes by; this reduces its efficiency in humidifying the air. You will know this is happening if it uses less and less water even on the high fan setting.
909598
They recommend changing the filter every 6 months. I believe the warranty if for the entire unit. There is a filter inside that has to be changed.
2279326
The unit has a timer that reminds you to change the filter every 6 months. I changed the filter for the first time this month (I've only had my GermGuardian 6 months) but after I did I realized the filter wasn't all that dirty, probably could have easily been wiped off and would have lasted at least another 3 months. We have a large dog but live in Seattle where there's not a TON of dust in the air. We run it 24/7 on medium.
404045
I change mine every 2-3 years, depending how much you use it. I use it about once a month for the large kitchen area.
1899881
I change mine every year or every other year. Just check it and see what it looks like. If it looks like it is dirty enough to impede the air flow then change. Thats a bonus to how easy these just slide in and out.
89412
We just changed ours after 4-5 years and it was dirty. The machine did seem to work well all that time, so it's not like it lost air flow from being overly dirty. Make sure to vacuum the outside periodically (it will get dusty) so that air can flow in.