do you have to buy a new hepa filter or is it permanent filter
473936
Yes you do. The last time my husband bought a filter it was $50 and was told it would last one year. I've since lost interest in the Oreck air purifier. I won't keep buying filters for $50 per year.
1152958
It does have a hepa filter. Hose and head is all you need. Power head is recommended.
1237672
filter doesnt need a change for very long time, it needs cleaning/with vaccum cleaner only. thats whats HEPA FILTER, REPLACEMENT filters also available in Amazon.com
985494
You can wash the filters. I wash them in warm water and let them dry for a couple days. Buy the hepa Filter.
210762
According to kaz.com which is the manufacturer the filter should be vacuumed not washed."The permanent HEPA filters are easy to clean - simply vacuum and replace back into the unit. "http://www.kaz.com/kaz/air-purifiers/products/honeywell-tower-air-purifier-hht-090/
1109465
The filter is replaceable but since it's brand new, we haven't bought one yet. Amazon sells the filters though.
66370
Prefilter: Directions say every 90 days. I run my filter 24/7 and need to change the pre-filter every 60 days.HEPA filter is supposed to last 1 year. I change mine more often due to severe allergies and chemical/fragrance sensitivities; mostly due to scent.
1603407
You have to buy a new one, but they last 18 months at least and are pretty inexpensive. You can take the filter out to clean it whenever the red indicator light on the air cleaner goes on. I just wipe it clean with a slightly damp rag. But after 18 months or so, the dirt gets inside the folds of the filter and the machine doesn't work as well as it could, so that's when you need the replacement filter. I've had this air cleaner since 2012 and have only bought one air filter replacement so far.
66374
Prefilter: Directions say every 90 days. I run my filter 24/7 and need to change the pre-filter every 60 days. HEPA filter is supposed to last 1 year. I change mine more often due to severe allergies and chemical/fragrance sensitivities; mostly due to scent.
878833
The Fellowes filter comes with a HEPA + one carbon charcoal filter. The recommendation is to replace the HEPA filter every 12 months and a carbon filter every three months. So I bought 1 extra HEPA filter and 1 set of carbon filters (four in the box) to cover the next year or so. The Fellowes filter has indicators to let you know when to replace each filter.
885403
The difference is that one has HEPA filter and the other one doesn't. If you are going to use it inside a house, the HEPA one is better.
472073
There are 3 HEPA filters. They suggest replacing them every 6 months. The charcoal filters that cover each HEPA filter are supposed to be changed every 3 months.
1687429
Yes, there is hepa filter and it comes packed with secondary filter. In search just type in ASIN # B00L03H9TQ. For more assistance you can always call K&M. Thank You
1433773
The filter should be changed every 6 months if used continuously. HEPA filter traps very fine particles, down to 0.3 micro; and the carbon filter absorbs the small and other particles from the air. People are always surprised when they see the old one vs new one (and that's only the big particles trapped). The replacement filters are $20.
819019
Mine came with the permanent filter which you just have to rinse....I don't know where to buy an additional one but you could probably search the internet using the brand name and model#.
1907590
The hepa filters do NOT last as long as they say! I must change mine every 3-4 months $$$$
2076396
It does not come with a permanent filter. It does have a standard filter and you can purchase a permanent filter inexpensively (when compared to paper filter replacement costs) at most supermarkets.