Do you clean/wash the pre filter from time to time?
1961449
I've owned this system for many years and was led to believe that the prefilter was not washable. So, I buy new ones when I think it's ready.Gary
1961450
I vacuum the pre filter when I see a lot of dust and hair on mine. It makes it last much longer. Not sure how well it would hold up to washing.
586910
No, you do not have to clean the filter every time you sweep. You can wash the plastic container. It is the strongest hand sweeper we have ever owned and it really picks up the dirt.
194029
You can pull the filter out as many times as you want it's just a little sponge that you pull out from the bottom But I would say it can vary with how much use you put in to it before it needs to be cleaned
1373655
Yes, it is my understanding that this filter is cleanable. I've had it less than 6 months, so haven't had to do it yet.
36640
Yeah I have washed it. the filter just fits across the opening so you could probably use any filter that isn't too long in it.
1214422
I am not sure there is any way to really clean it. I think you may need to but replacement filters. I don't think that they were meant to be washed.
796045
I've only had mine for 2months..I'm not sure,but other reviewers have said they have vacuumed or lightly brushed the filter to clean.
753296
I replace the filter about every 9-10 months. It runs 24/7 on fan speed -2 except for those weeks when the weather is nice and we open the house. I wash the foam pre- filter every month
1059570
Wash the filter regularly when you have air moving through your furnace or AC, if so equipped. My central AC runs through my furnace so I'm running pretty much year round so I also have a second filter ready to go as I clean/dry the dirty one.
697521
I have not had that problem. I do clean the canister and filters often though.
1873285
In my opinion the filter does get dirty fairly quickly...I try to use a brush and get most of the stuff off of it myself rather than replacing every couple months.
1528469
The pre-filters seem to last about 4-6 months. We have dogs and that may affect filter life, although they may be on an automatic countdown timer.
714249
I can't tell you how long it lasts since I am still using it. Be sure and get the pre-filter which will keep most of the dirt off of this filter.
722625
The pre filter... yes its like a sponge.... the HEPA paper filter I would just gently vacuum it to extend the life of the filter
1609640
I couldn't find the number, but you can buy large sheets of pre-filters online and cut it down to size. I never wash it, I just take an old brush to it outside and brush all the dirt off. I've done this for over 2 years, and it still works.
210763
When I washed mine, it kinda fell apart. Now I am trying to figure out how to find new filters. Otherwise, the machine is WONDERFUL. I keep it going non stop in my office area. It's been two years, with no problems except my throwing the filter in the washing machine! Don't do that! Wash by hand.
638292
Yes, I've taken the filter in the upright section out several times and washed it. It's a spongey foam material that takes a bit of time to dry fully, but it can be washed. Leave it out for a solid 24 hrs to dry after washing, though, because even the slightest moisture will gunk up the filter with dirt.