How long does the filter last?
1818546
HEPPA Filters of this size when in a clean house will last 3-5 years. The pre filter should be changed every six month to a year. I bought this unit for my Grandmother and wish I had just bought the airpura for $200 extra dollars because the quality is night and day. The motor on this unit is not good. My aller air is still going after seven to eight years, while the Austin air motor is already making noises. Plus I read more reviews after I bought the unit, with people complaining the engine dies quick. Look into Air Pura is basically an improved Aller Air. Trust me a good air purifier is worth the money, an IQ air I bought whole sale basically cured my mother's chronic caugh/choking. Hope this helps. Best HEPPA Filters of this size when in a clean house will last 3-5 years. The pre filter should be changed every six month to a year. I bought this unit for my Grandmother and wish I had just bought the airpura for $200 extra dollars because the quality is night and day. The motor on this unit is not good. My aller air is still going after seven to eight years, while the Austin air motor is already making noises. Plus I read more reviews after I bought the unit, with people complaining the engine dies quick. Look into Air Pura is basically an improved Aller Air. Trust me... » Read More HEPPA Filters of this size when in a clean house will last 3-5 years. The pre filter should be changed every six month to a year. I bought this unit for my Grandmother and wish I had just bought the airpura for $200 extra dollars because the quality is night and day. The motor on this unit is not good. My aller air is still going after seven to eight years, while the Austin air motor is already making noises. Plus I read more reviews after I bought the unit, with people complaining the engine dies quick. Look into Air Pura is basically an improved Aller Air. Trust me a good air purifier is worth the money, an IQ air I bought whole sale basically cured my mother's chronic caugh/choking. Hope this helps. Best « Show Less
1818547
Depends on how dirty your air is - if you are smoking, or very have very dusty air, cooking odors - it won't last as long. Otherwise, 3-5 years - You do have to take out the foam filter surrounding the inside now and then and shake it out or rinse it. They said you can tell when the big filter needs changing by the air coming out of the machine not smelling good or if you notice odors staying in the air longer than before. I got it mainly to help with my allergies and breathing problems also for any bacteria and viruses. It does filter out 300 different particulates. I use mine 24/7 and it is still doing great almost 2 years later. Depends on how dirty your air is - if you are smoking, or very have very dusty air, cooking odors - it won't last as long. Otherwise, 3-5 years - You do have to take out the foam filter surrounding the inside now and then and shake it out or rinse it. They said you can tell when the big filter needs changing by the air coming out of the machine not smelling good or if you notice odors staying in the air longer than before. I got it mainly to help with my allergies and breathing problems also for any bacteria and viruses. It does filter out 300 different particulates. I use mine 24/7 and it... » Read More Depends on how dirty your air is - if you are smoking, or very have very dusty air, cooking odors - it won't last as long. Otherwise, 3-5 years - You do have to take out the foam filter surrounding the inside now and then and shake it out or rinse it. They said you can tell when the big filter needs changing by the air coming out of the machine not smelling good or if you notice odors staying in the air longer than before. I got it mainly to help with my allergies and breathing problems also for any bacteria and viruses. It does filter out 300 different particulates. I use mine 24/7 and it is still doing great almost 2 years later. « Show Less
1818548
That will depend on the environment. Ours has been going continuously for over six months in a relatively clean bedroom and shows no sign of being dirty. I believe the manual says you an vacuum it and extend the life.
1818549
I think they say, with external vacuuming every month, it lasts up to 5 years. That was one of the reasons I ended up getting it. My experience was a little different, however: I cleaned it dutifully every month, and still needed to replace the filter after a little more than 3 years. The company, to their credit, did pro-rate the cost of the new filter for the time less than 5 years. Our home has two cats and we live in an urban environment where particulate matter counts might be higher than elsewhere. Your mileage may vary. Hope that helps.
1818550
Ours lasted about 3 years. We do clean on a regular basis and we do have a couple of small dogs plus a cat. The reason I purchased the unit was for allergies and I love it. It was not noisy, cleaned the air and now I need to get another unit. Price point, this still came out way ahead of the smaller units/filters you buy at the stores.
1818551
Very good question - there is no way to change the filter so no way to know. We've just kept ours on for years and hope it's still doing the job.
1759577
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.
404047
It depends on how often you use the Floormate. The more you use it the sooner you will need to change it. Once a week or so and it should last 3 or 4 months. I just kind of look at it, and when the filter looks pretty dirty, I toss it and replace. Hope this helps.
1785159
This comes with a filter. The filter will last 2-3 months with average use.
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.
1403285
I haven't yet had to replace the filter. I don't use it that much. My filter is a permanent filter and I just empty it in the trash when I use it.
1493954
Quite while. I fill it and then walk away, so it takes 2 or 3 hours at least. If I go back to the kitchen I often top it up, it seems to work faster if it is full or near full and using the entire filter.
937381
about 6-8 months if you have about 5 glasses a water a day. You will notice a slight change in taste when the filter is used up.
1009713
I do not remember. I read the directions. It was not long but of course depends on just how dirty your filter is. Follow directions.
2191879
I only use it for about several weeks, and it works well for now but i don't know how long it lasts. As for the filter, I may try to buy a new bottle considering the price of this bottle.
1537443
Every 6. month's but make sure it's the correct filter because the one I. ppurchased in December was shipped with the wrong filter it blew dust out. replaced with right filter this is my second one. That's why I purchased this one, the last one lasted fir 10 years. It ran 24 hours 7days a week nonstop.
714249
I can't tell you how long it lasts since I am still using it. Be sure and get the pre-filter which will keep most of the dirt off of this filter.
1931175
I don't know. Depends how much you use it but you can generally tell when it's not filtering well. Water starts tasting like its right out of faucet. We have 3 - 5 people in house with quite a bit of use and it usually lasts about 2 yrs We've used that particular filter for more than 30 yrs. like it the best. Does great job. Lasts longer than most
1918298
The filters last more long than, but i personally change it every time I notice the water pressure of the filtered water decreases which usually happens after 5-6 months but it also depends on how much water you drink a day
224322
The filter comes with a cartridge inside. It is supposed to last for up to 2 years. My water has never been so clean.
436692
My filter was in use and was not replaced for approximately 18 months. I would say we have moderate water and ice usage.
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.