I just bought this dryer but am unsure how to clean the air filter. Does the protective housing snap off? I don't want to force it.
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My dryer has a cover over the air filter that twists off, I rotate the cover 45 degrees to the right or left and it lifts off easily. To replace it, I align the cover and rotate it 45 degrees and it stays on. I hope that helps you..
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I believe the screen cover in the back comes off if you turn it, but I'm not sure.
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Mine was the same as everyone else. Crumpled paper to pack it with. Didn't help a lot. I was lucky that it arrived without too many issues though. Mine arrived with the air filter crushed. I just got another one for $5 and fixed it my self. Everything else was ok.
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I agree with you on how and where they are made, they just aren't as good as the older dryers. Mine does not put out the air flow that an older one did either. Apparently they are made quit a bit differently now. I do not have an answer as to why, as mine is dong the same thing. I don't care for the soft brush either.. Sorry, I am no help
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Hello James, if the dryer is yours you could pretty much operate without an element (it will be cold only), but the question is "Are you getting a strong air flow?" I'm not going to tell you what to do before you buy it, but I'm going to tell what I did: I took the element out, I found the broken element, I twisted with a pliers and put it back the the broken element with twisted fix worked again for another another year. Now, elements usually break for the lack of cooling or air flow, so if you put a new element but nobody at home is removing the old lint, the new element is going to burn again. Use your hand and arm and make sure there is no blockage whatsoever inside the duct. Regarding model, before I purchased I went to several sites and found that they are very similar. I thank God, that the guy selling the element in this site, is not running a nuclear power plant, because it would have been smarter to take a picture of the element, than to take a picture of the box, right? At any rate, Amazon is very friendly with returns if it doesn't work you may have 30 days to return. I hope it helped, good luck!
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Ok, I THINK mine is finally fixed. I had to send it in for repairs (thank goodness they have a 5 year warranty!) The tech comments are: Found motor malfunctioning. Replaced motor. Test operation. Found problem with air flow and filters/repair/replace filter.Test and verify good air flow and suction OK. Bad motor causing damage to filter.I just got it back last night and have only used it once but the filter didn't pop off!
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I've never had a problem with the air filter and find it to be ineffective. If you can, just tape it back in place. I've collected parts over the years and have several extra. I think you can get along without it if you tape over the hole.
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Return it. I didn't have that problem. In fact, the air should be cleaner when its running because of the filter.
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Thanks for your question! You can view instructions on how to remove, clean and install the filter on page 4 of the owner's manual. You can view it online by following this link: http://www.manualslib.com/manual/350107/Honeywell-60001-Enviracaire-Grade-Air-Purifier.html?page=4#manual I hope this helps!
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No it is not removalble easy..I am trying to not ruin it as I remove it so leaving it for last..but I hear a blow dryer works well...so we shall see wish me luck
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Mine did this. The small filter on the back was dusty. It couldn't suck enough air through to cool its inner parts and it shut itself off. I simply removed and washed the filter and put it back after it dried and it worked fine after that. I read in the Manuel later that this should be done at least once every 3 months to make the heater run properly.
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What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use... » Read More What I did was vacuum the actual blue filter thoroughly as it really didn't look very dirty even though I got a "change filter" message. Then I washed the plastic grid piece it fits into thoroughly and let it dry. I reassembled it and still got a change filter message. However, I discovered there is a tiny "reset filter" hole near the top of the inside of the unit where you place the filter. I stuck a paperclip in the hole and pushed, and now it's behaving as if it has a brand new filter! I think maybe if this is done on a regular basis that you can get a lot more use out of this unit, even though the filters are "no longer available." « Show Less
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I suggest cleaning it after every use so you don't have a buildup. You can also take a damp microfiber cloth (not dripping wet for obvious reasons) and gently wipe between the bristles to remove any product buildup. This is how I cared for my last dryer last for years until it burnt out. Its a fantastic product...I love mine too!
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no, that is not normal. The clear plastic part should have come already attached to the black part of the dryer.
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For some years, with the HM1865 I had, I was able to carefully pry the slotted fan cover off around its edges with a dull, thin blade from a butter-type table knife.(Not a sharp knife!) It snaps back on easily. You can clean the top of the plastic blades that way, and reach most of the bottoms, carefully and without bending anything. Clean inside the filter cover as well, from the bottom, when you remove it from the unit.
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I've used the washer and dryer. It's not as soft as it was but I think that was probably inevitable. Nowadays I can't pull it away from my daughter long enough for a full wash cycle so I just give it a quick hand wash with a tiny bit of all free and clear, rinse well, ring it out- and give it back a little damp. It air dries fast.
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I just snap it apart and into empty in the garbage. If it's really dusty I'll just wipe it with a rag. I'm sure you could probably wash it if you like. I use an old toothbrush to brush off the filter. That seems to work really well
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the water and the filter do a good job of catching the dust and lint if they are kept clean so things do not over heat. As to the humidity , it has to go somewhere whether it is a vent less dryer you now have or a vented dryer. In our case we are in Hawaii and can open a window or two to let the humidity out of our condo unit.