How long do filters last? I've had mine on since mid-April. When should I change the first filter?
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I think the manual says every 6 month, but I bought mine in January and I havent seen the check filter light come on yet...
494470
Have had filter about a month. No problems thus far. Still on first filter.
1715865
So far our filter has been holding up pretty good. I haven't had the chance to change it yet. Sorry.
1584592
Yeah, that light. It went dead pretty fast and we didn't replace it. Do this instead: Write month and date of installation on both filters, and put it on your calendar in six months--and then replace them. Other than that, the filters have been great and function well.
1802844
Personally I havnt had to change the filters as of yet and my machines run 24/7. I'm figuring every few months or so. The machines do come with replacement filters:)
1604807
Generally, you should change your 1/2", 1" and 2" air filters every 30, 60, or 90 days; the 4", 5" and 6" air filters should be changed every 3 to 6 months, depending on your environment. Thanks, Jessica
1101490
When I bought the system it said on the box that for a family of 4 the filter should last about 1 year or something like that - now depending also of usage. I would at least change it once a year even twice in fact as I got more filters with my last order.
1077805
I replace mine once a month. You could probably go a bit longer if you don't have hard water and if you clean the humidifier once a week as recommended. I do a thorough clean only once a month and replace the filter at that time since it gets all gunky from both the dust it sucks in and the hard water build-up.
2140685
Manufacturer says 1 yr. I doubt if we have to replace ours at 1 yr, just vacuum the pre filter monthly. That will make a big difference on how long the filter lasts.
1940086
We recommend changing the filter every 6 to 8 months. However, the filter life will depend upon the environment in which it is used.
2109140
Ditto Donna BUT I saw on their web site that you can vacuum the filter (usually 12 months from the time you started using it) and that the filter should last a total of about 2 years. Now we know why it was a Gold Box Deal when we bought them!
1802843
I have only had the unit for about 3 -4 weeks but there is a indicator on the unit that will tell you when to change filter. I do not know if this helps.
1802842
Of course it ultimately depends on the environment you're in I've read that they last anywhere from 6 to 12 months, so far I have yet to change mine. I open it periodically to look at it and it is still pretty clean, the black pre-filter catches more and needs replacing more in my opinion. With four dogs I'm thinking of replacing the black filter soon on mine but it does come with extras when you buy it. It does have a filter light that will come on when the main filter needs to be changed as well.
1862267
Hi . I usually change the filter ones a month when you do the water changes but don't do it together first hoy can change the filter and wait about a week and then do the water change
803285
I have had mine for a little over a year with no wear and tear. I wouldn't be surprised if the filter lasts for another 2 years. I put it through its paces, using it every other day for a few mins and for extended periods while cleaning once a month.
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.
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depends on how often you run it and how dirty your air is. Seems like mine lasted about 9 months being run daily. You just wash the pre filter