It says permanent filter.. but mine isnt working so great anymore. Has anyone replaced it? if so, how often?
796044
Mine has been on 24/7 (and we have 2 dogs) for at least 3-4 years! I haven't replaced the filter yet, I've vacuumed it and it still seems to work just fine.
796045
I've only had mine for 2months..I'm not sure,but other reviewers have said they have vacuumed or lightly brushed the filter to clean.
1097600
Look at your filter and see if it says it's a "WHEERM" on the tag. Beware I stopped buying filters online because I believe they were selling used filters and didn't last. Go to Lowes and get a new one.
1852730
I just clean mine in hot water and put it back.I have not tryed to look for another filter
1875459
No. I haven't used mine for over a year. I can't find replacement filters. Where do you get your filters?
1718245
Eventually the filter will need to be replaced. As long as you take care of it it last a long time.
2252528
So far I haven't had that issue. I just clean off the filter - wipe off with paper towel or hand and replace it. I haven't had it longer than about one month.
1272369
Sorry ! Mine works just fine! As a matter of fact , I am thinking of buying another one Do you clean the filter? That might be your problem?
1502788
Mine isn't doing this. I would use some very diluted bleach and clean it very well and replace the filter. Search for the dilution you'll need on the bleach and water for cleaning.
1358569
Mine, after 18 months has started making that noise. I will clean the filter as another respondent mentioned. Mine is still working very well.
2005127
It has worked GREAT! I would recommend it to anyone, I haven't had it long enough to have to change the filters yet so I'm not sure what kind to replace it with, but no bad comments.
753864
I haven't had to replace mine yet, but you would just call the company and tell them which model you have. They would send you the correct filter. I received an e-mail reminder after just a few months also, but wasn't ready to replace the filter yet. What you will be replacing if you have the carbon block, is just another carbon block filter like the one that you already have.
2146420
Ours did the same thing. If you start googling reviews on it, you will see that this is a common problem. It is almost impossible to get rid of. The company says that it is because you live in an area with REALLY bad water. Therefor you need to change the filter every 1-2 weeks. A scam in my opinion.
1716805
We've had ours for about a year. No issues yet, just need to change the filter.
1497555
I have not changed the filter in my units yet. I have cleaned them, meaning I have knocked the dust off them. But I have not replaced them. There is a small somewhat fragile one in there that you want to be careful with as I guess there is no replacement. The other is larger, maybe paper although I don't remember for sure. This is the one I have knocked the dust off.
717791
If you had it within the time aloted for a return, return it and get another brand. If it is past the return date and you have the receipt you can return it directly to the company. Most of the filters have a 1yr or lifetime guarantee. Hope this is helpful.
1706607
Mine has quit working too. We have used citric acid, cleaned the filters, etc.
1518647
My last one lasted several years. I replaced it because the corner of the filter screen was coming apart so too many grounds were coming through.