How often does the filter need changing and what type of filter does it take and where do you get them?
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Great Question :) We actually get asked this question a lot. So how often a filter needs changed really is how much use it gets. It would depend on the type of dirt you are vacuuming and how dirty your home is. The nice thing about a high end BAGGED vacuum like the Prolux is that the HEPA filters last a lot longer than normal vacuums. This is because it uses a HEPA bag and so very little dirt actually gets to the HEPA filter. So if it was my I would probably visible inspect the HEPA filter every 6 months or so. You can prolong the life of a HEPA filter by blowing it out with like a air compressor. I imagine you would need to change the HEPA filter every 1 to 2 years on average. I hope that helps :) Thanks Dustin Great-Vacs (Seller)
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This filter requires no additional maintenance, but it is recommended for hard water. If you already have filtered water or use distilled water, you won't need this filter. The directions say to change the filter every 30- 40 fill-ups. To me, that sounds like a lot. If you use the machine every day, you'll have to replace the filter in about a month and a half, and that can just get too expensive! I wanted to return my filter, but the return shipping was just outrageous, so I've kept it and will use it but not order replacements! Hope this helps!
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I change mine every 6 months but it depends on the hardness of your water. The filter can not be serviced. I usually recycle it with my plastics.
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This filter is intended to be changed every 12 to 24 months. It is recommended that the average household change it every 12 months for optimal performance and 18 months for optimal value.
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Usually every 6 months or so depending on usage. The machine will tell you when the filter needs changing
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It comes with 2 filters that last about 6 months. You have to replace them with new ones ...bought on Amazon. We still love ours almost a year later.
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The filters need to be replaced as they get full of minerals and start to break down. I replace mine every six months to keep clean air filtering through my house.
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I'm not sure what the recommendations are for changing this filter, but when we notice that our water is tasting funny, we change the filter (about every 12 months). There are probably a lot of variables at play, such as the minerals in your water, chemicals, etc.
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About 3 weeks. I smell them everytime I change the water. It is obvious when the smell changes, change the filter.
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That's about it... The one that came with the cleaner lasted about that long as well.. After average use of once a week and occasional cleaning of the filter, I replace them in 10-12 months. If you have pets, more often probably!!
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The directions for the platinum model say the filter should be changed every two to four weeks. It also says you can thoroughly rinse the filter and put it back in. I've had no problems with doing that.
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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.
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You can get them directly from the manufacturer, P3 International. Give them a call at 1 + (212) 741 - 7289. Filters are ten dollars each (when you factor in shipping - $7 without shipping).
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i stopped buying them a while back...i just used without filter and cleaned it out weekly. About a year ago, i bought them on amazon.
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I got them here on amazon. You'd be surprised how long the filters last. I see 10 clue st a day on average and a filter will last me a out a month.
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Naturally, it depends on how much you use it, but we get at least a month or two out of each filter. We can tell by the taste when it needs to be changed.
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There is a permanent filter that can just be rinsed and an additional optional replaceable filter that can be used in front of the perma-filter. Not sure of the cost but replaceable filters need to be changed every 3-4 months....additional notes, this unit has a pretty loud fan if used on medium or high speed.