Can't find my manual anywhere. Can someone remind me how I clean the filters? Am I supposed to wash the prefilter AND the hepa??
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CHEAPER HEPA FILTER THAT FITS WINIX 6300!Fellowes HF-300 True HEPA Filter, for use with Fellowes AP-300PH Air Purifier (9370101)Sold on Amazon for $33.00--contains only the white HEPA filter, with out all those black carbon filters. The Winix brand filter ($64.99 I think) for the 6300 is only sold with 3 addt'l black carbon filters and most of us have tons of those and only want the HEPA filter. This Fellowes brand filter fits the Winix 6300 AND it's MUCH cheaper--at $33.00 ea. With that savings I bought 2 of them. They are completely identical to the Winix brand replacements.
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no you can wash carbon filter but it better to replace after 3 months never wash hepa filter needs to be replaced every year
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Do not wash either filter. Replace them. Change the carbon filter every three months. The REPLACEMENT FILTER INDICATOR will illuminate when to replace the HEPA filter. I ordered new filters through Amazon--the Winix 115115 Hepa and 4 Carbon Replacement Filter Combo Pack sold by Green Air.
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Thanks for reminding me. Just checked out my carbon filter and it was filthy. No wonder I've been coughing and sneezing. Just ordered another combo pack through Amazon.
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You change the charcoal filter every three monthsAnd you change the Heper filter once a year You can gently vacuum the charcoal filter when you want from time to time but change it after three months
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You can wash the filter, but it takes awhile to dry. I bought two HEPA filters for it, so there's a dry one to put in when I (occasionally) wash the other one.
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This is a wonderful purifier...It is still whisper quiet after 18month...You will eventually need to buy the prefilter...I use cut to fit I purchased on this site...they work just as well...My hepa filter lasted almost a year before needing replacement...I vacuum it out once a week...You will love this unit...
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Yes, the HEPA filter is completely washable -- but it would have to be replaced after several washings to insure maximum air flow. Before washing the filter, it should be VACUUMED thoroughly FROM THE DIRTY SIDE before WASHING FROM THE CLEAN SIDE. This method has allowed the HEPA filter to be fully functional after over a year of service. Good Luck !
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We smoke and we have pets. I keep them as clean as I can but have to save money when I can. I vacuum the filter at least once a week and I take the black pre filter off and just lightly rinse it in cold water, and squeeze it as dry as I can on a towel. Just let it set out on the counter on a towel for an hour or so to finish drying, put it back where it belongs, works good as new. If your in a hurry you can use a blow dryer on it, you squeeze it basically dry anyway. I did try to rinse the whole filter once and no you can't. It just falls apart, but you can rinse the foam black carbon filter. I completely change filters about every 3 months this way. We smoke and we have pets. I keep them as clean as I can but have to save money when I can. I vacuum the filter at least once a week and I take the black pre filter off and just lightly rinse it in cold water, and squeeze it as dry as I can on a towel. Just let it set out on the counter on a towel for an hour or so to finish drying, put it back where it belongs, works good as new. If your in a hurry you can use a blow dryer on it, you squeeze it basically dry anyway. I did try to rinse the whole filter once and no you can't. It just falls apart, but you can rinse the foam black carbon... » Read More We smoke and we have pets. I keep them as clean as I can but have to save money when I can. I vacuum the filter at least once a week and I take the black pre filter off and just lightly rinse it in cold water, and squeeze it as dry as I can on a towel. Just let it set out on the counter on a towel for an hour or so to finish drying, put it back where it belongs, works good as new. If your in a hurry you can use a blow dryer on it, you squeeze it basically dry anyway. I did try to rinse the whole filter once and no you can't. It just falls apart, but you can rinse the foam black carbon filter. I completely change filters about every 3 months this way. « Show Less
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According to the booklet, when to replace the HEPA filter depends on hours used, air quality, and location of the unit. In most cases the unit will need to be replaced annually, and it should be changed after the 'change filter' light comes on. For best performance change the carbon pre-filter every 3 months. It warns specifically: "Caution, do not wash and reuse the true HEPA filter or the carbon pre-filter as they will not work effectively." Having said that, I have vacuumed the carbon pre-filter with a vacuum cleaner attachment since it collects a huge amount of dust. I haven't needed to change the HEPA yet.
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According to the schematics for that machine there are two filters. The HEPA filter is 4.99. I can sell the both of them for 6.99. Please feel free to call me at 5713225005.
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MY BAD ... The pictures show "a filter" being washed, with caption "Rinsable filter and high-quality HEPA filter." I'm not sure but that might mean there are TWO filters, one that is washable and one that is HEPA? I can see why there is confusion on this issue!
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It's very simple. Press the grey button immediately below the handle to release the whole canister assembly then the dismantling of the canister to empty it and if necessary remove the washable HEPA filter is pretty much obvious. We usually clean the canister out every time we vacuum since it's so simple and we just don't like the idea of storing the dust and debris in the house.
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It is supposed to be washable, at least used to. You can still find this on Newegg,"Easy MaintananceWinix air cleaners are simple and economical to maintain. For optimum performance, wash the HEPA filter evey 6 months and replace after 6 washes. Change the carbon filter every 3 months."In fact, I remember reading somewhere that the black 114190 includes washable prefilter, HEPA filter and carbon filter and can be washed unlimited times.
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The Hepa filter is in the front of the vac, as you can see from the picture, and I think you can rinse it out. There are two more sponge/cloth filters that rest in the vacuum outside and under the canister that can also be rinsed out. There is also a filter inside the canister that can not be removed, however the canister itself removes easily and rinses easily.
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The central HEPA part is not washable. The pre-filter dust screen and post-filter charcoal screen are washable.
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The HEPA and pre-filter can be washed, but take quite awhile to dry - that's why I have a second set so I can swap out filters and keep the air purifier running. The other two filters only vacuum. You an get filters from the Rocky Mountain Air Purifier site.
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I'm pretty sure the pre-filter and hepa filter are together. The pre-filter is at the front and the hepa is at the back.
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You can wash the filters. I wash them in warm water and let them dry for a couple days. Buy the hepa Filter.
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If I recall, i used pipe cleaners, duct tape, and maybe a tooth brush. I had to really work at it. I had to make the parts move. We had lots of my hair stuck in it. Ours broke because it wasn't properly maintained and i guesd the motor burned! I couldn't find a new filter for it. Boo hoo, i misd my Turbo Water vac because it was the best. Hepa cleaners my arse! Good luck cleaning your baby!
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I've read elsewhere that HEPA filters when they are brand new are not very effective. Over time they actually get more effective, up to presumably a saturation point and then get less effective again.I've vaccumed the HEPA filter in this unit with my HEPA vacuum to extend its life by a few months. This seems to work fine. Presumably you'd need a microscope or a really expensive piece of equipment to measure air quality for sure.The charcoal filters are cheap enough and get dirty enough I'd just replace them regularly.