In my unit the top of the prefilter tilts forward at the top, so the intake air bypasses the filter. What keeps the prefilter top in place on yours?
258348
nothing...i use the unit sporadically and i have been thinking about using small pieces of double sided tape next time i do.
938624
Yes I had a similar issue when I changed the filter. Call the sevice and they will help you.
90664
Had no problems with mine. You may not have twisted the filters back into their fully seated positions.
446403
There is not enough air flow across the filter. If it can not go through the filter it creates a higher than normal pressure on the inside of the filter. This higher pressure is greater than the latch holding force and pops off. Our vacuum did this after washing the filters. There was still to much moisture on the elements stopping the air from passing through. I blew it out with my air compressor and it fixed the problem.
103527
The white filter goes on the outside . You should be sucking air through the filter and exhausting that filtered air.
1558776
Put the foam side towards the back of the filter holder. The fabric side should be facing you as you look at it. Hope this helped you.
1333773
I that happened to me.. basically you over filled it and the pressure pushed the top tank up.... fill up to the top of filter, or just below. It's good to go
421347
On the front there is a panel that hides the filters, the air comes in around that panel - it's about a 1/2 inch of space all the way around the panel that allows the air to come in. The air is sent out via the top of the unit.
317734
I haven't encountered this problem. The problem I have occasionally is, at some time after installation I find air has somehow gotten into the line and causes a terrible rattle and noise. I have been able to get rid of the problem by disconnecting and reinstalling the filters. Sorry this doesn't answer you question. Does it always happen? Maybe there is something floating around that blocks the flow when you open turn it on too fast.
832638
I had the same problem, the bottom of the filter where the drain is , not tight enough, I had a hard time to tight it self the glass part and also the water drain screw, make sure you do not over tight, could break easy, at least that was the trouble with mine, hopefully that is with yours, I will not buy this type of filter again
1871019
Definitely, I would put the filter out of the way and run out top or side. Always pull from filter, make a big mess if you push.
31678
I've never had this problem with mine. Did you rinse out the filter well before placing it? That's the only thing I can think of that might be the cause...
50519
The fan blows out Thursday the front at the top. I think there is just some type of filter built-in. I really like the unit.
47740
it gets air traped inside. Common issue with filters and more so with Zwater. Tapping the filter on top untill the air bubbles go away should get it going again.
135835
The top lid pops off from the bottom part holding the filter -- ours was so loose it kept falling out -- so we had to bend it out a little to hold in the filter. Just use a screwdriver or something -- should come right out. Hope this helps.
407838
Just take the top off and there should be a black flap. Undo the flap and replace with new filter. Make sure u take the plastic wrapper off of it.!
830587
If it's grinding then it may have sucked in some sand/gravel, lift the top while running the filter by pulling on the flow adjustment tab, a piece of sand or gravel may come out, then gently set the lid attachment back into place. this may resolve the issue. If that doesn't help try rinsing the filter out and make sure the little impeller rotor isn't bent or broken.